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February 13, 2024
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Researchers in Australia have discovered that taking sufficient Vitamin D can help stop Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
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When Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Diagnose the Caregiver’s Health, Too
January 27, 2024
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PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner’s health during Alzheimer’s.
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Why Does Exercise Slow Alzheimer’s Onset?
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What happened to brain networks and connectivity in older adults walking four days a week on a treadmill?
The Nigerian Paradox: How Diet Fights Alzheimer’s Genes
January 20, 2024
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DIET VIDEO: The Nigerian Paradox wonders: Why are Alzheimer’s rates low in Nigeria, despite dangerous “Alzheimer’s gene” rates? Does Nigeria’s diet hold the key?
Diagnose & Prevent Dementia, in Plain English
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Watch this uniquely clear overview of the steps you can take to diagnose or prevent most types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s.
Catching Alzheimer’s: News or Nonsense?
January 4, 2024
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Everyone knows Alzheimer’s is not catchy, but a new study shows it might be “transmissible”. Learn the difference and find out what it means to research.
A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away
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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?
Why It’s Worth Screening Everyone Over 70
December 22, 2023
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Senior brain health is topping national agendas around the world. Find out how screenings help enhance brain health for the 70+ crowd.
Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Alzheimer’s
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VIDEO+TRANSCRIPT: What are the best food sources of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain?
6 Tips Reduce Female Stroke Risk
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