MARIJUANA VIDEO - Dr. Gregger:
Vascular dementia often results from strokes. In a huge study of 2 million pot smokers, hospitalization from ischemic stroke increased 17%. See more about this vascular-dementia-marijuana connection.
ALZHEIMER'S & ART - VIDEO: Art helps people with Alzheimer's enjoy the moment. The "Contemporary Journeys" program shows, it's a life that can still offer both great joy and meaningful experiences – through the power of art. Kate McDonald of Twin Cities PBS in Minneapolis reports.
The good news is that a new initiative called ADDI is pooling research data to accelerate curing Alzheimer's. Watch Bill Gates on the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative.
CUTTING-EDGE VIDEO + ARTICLE: See Dr. Anthony Fitzpatrick use world-class cryo-electron microscopes to reveal molecular secrets leading to a cure for Alzheimer's.
UPLIFTING VIDEO: Peter Berry & his Alzheimer's are cycling 350 miles to show it's still possible to live well with dementia.
Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. Watch Dr. Greger on NutritionFacts.org to see how much.
Researchers found that spending time with horses -- equine therapy -- eases Alzheimer's symptoms. Find out why.
GENETICS & LIFESTYLE VIDEO: How do family history and genetics affect a healthy person's risk of Alzheimer's? Watch Harvard's Top Alzheimer's researcher, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, offer down-to-Earth insights.
In an extensive 25-year study, researchers found people who stayed on treadmills longer tended to score higher on memory tests. Study participants recalled more words correctly on a memory test for every additional minute they ran.
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EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC VIDEO: Ted McDermott, The Song-A-Minute Man, was diagnosed with dementia. His son, Simon, wasn't going to let that stop his Dad. He understood how music reaches our deepest selves and has journeyed with his Dad and their dashcam to make beautiful music together. Get your widest smile ready and watch them in action.
EXCEPTIONAL VASCULAR DEMENTIA VIDEO ANIMATION: Vascular deterioration in brains affects nearly everyone by 70. Aging arteries can trigger Vascular Dementia, or Vascular Cognitive Impairment. See the basics on its causes. Learn some tips on how to prevent it.
VIDEO: This is not a story about dementia. This is a story about Liz.
