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Leqembi & Kisunla: Extending Independent Living

February 16, 2025 No Comments

A new analysis of the benefits of these Alzheimer’s treatments scores the days and ways patients succeed in living independently.

Brain scan as part of the Primary Prevention Trial for Alzheimer’s

Upcoming Alzheimer’s Drug Remternetug Launches Prevention Trial

February 9, 2025 No Comments

WashU Medicine-led trial evaluating investigational drug from Eli Lilly and Company aims to stop disease before symptoms arise

Selenium Ups Neuron Generation and Cognition

February 4, 2025 No Comments

A natural mineral called “selenium” may improve learning and memory, and even possibly reverse memory loss in aging brains, according to a study in Australia.

To Cure Alzheimer’s, Get Rid of Tau, Too

December 18, 2024 No Comments

CNN VIDEO: An Alzheimer’s brain comes with two culprits: tangles of tau protein and plaque made of amyloid. Yesterday’s research focused on getting rid of amyloid. See how today’s new, cutting edge research is targeting tau, too.

Ketones Clear Alzheimer’s Protein, Improve Brain Function

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Ketones are a backup source of energy for neurons. Now, exciting research reveals bigger news: Ketone esters help clear misfolded proteins in animal models of aging and Alzheimer’s.

Lady with dementia in a program called "Soundtrack of Our Lives"

Music Always Lifts, Despite Dementia

November 17, 2024 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Even in dementia, the power of music speaks to our souls. Watch how this power made a news anchor cry. Learn about new research that shows this to be always true.

TED: What’s the Connection Between Sleep and Alzheimer’s?

November 11, 2024 No Comments

Does lack of sleep lead to Alzheimer’s? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains the relationship between the two. See how researchers want to use sleep to decrease our chances of developing this condition.

How Insulin Gets into the Alzheimer’s Brain and Where It Goes

November 8, 2024 2 Comments

In an Alzheimer’s study, insulin delivered high up in the nasal cavity achieved lasting results in improving memory. Find out why Dr. W. Banks calls this “one of those studies where everything is coming together.”

Lecanemab Beats 3 Competing Antibodies

October 28, 2024 No Comments

Why are some of the new anti-Alzheimer’s antibodies better than others? With the FDA’s approval of Lecanemab and Donanemab, it’s worth staying on top of this topic’s latest research.

Formation of Beta-amyloid plaque in Alzheimer's

New Alzheimer’s Suspect: Amyloid-ETA, Cousin to Amyloid-Beta

October 22, 2024 2 Comments

New Alzheimer’s drugs clear brain plaque made of amyloid-beta. 9 years ago, researchers discovered another Alzheimer’s culprit called amyloid-ETA. Now, they’ve possibly figured out how it works. Learn how balancing these two suspects may hold the key to success in current clinical trials.

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Caffeine & Alzheimer’s: Protects Before, Problems After

April 23, 2025

DIET: Years of good research suggests caffeine lowers dementia risk. New research uncovers a subtle twist – AFTER dementia kicks in, caffeine may exert negative effects. Get the facts.

Senior women sharing a joyful conversation over coffee in a cozy indoor setting.

Social for 1 Day Improves Cognition for 3

April 22, 2025

Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.

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27 Sleep Tips to Fight Alzheimer’s

April 21, 2025

Poor sleep aggravates dementia and increases Alzheimer’s risk. Sleeping well restores and refreshes the brain. Learn to get a good night’s sleep to prevent and treat dementia. Check out these tips.

Most Popular Stories

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.