Afternoon Naps Linked to Better Mental Agility
April 24, 2023
1 Comment
A regular afternoon nap seemed to be associated with better cognitive performance in a study of healthy seniors living in China.
Research
CDK5 Blocker Has Remarkable Effect on Alzheimer’s
April 24, 2023
No Comments
A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers say the CDK5 Blocker peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Finding the Cure for Dementia with ‘Super Agers’
April 23, 2023
No Comments
America is leading the hunt for a cure for dementia, and a special group of elderly men and women seem to hold the key.
Diet’s Effect on 500,000 British Brains
April 21, 2023
No Comments
Our change in diet has been proposed as being the underlying reason for the dramatic increase in the prevalence of Type II diabetes that we are observing worldwide in our time. What’s that doing to our brains?
Why Each Alzheimer’s Patient is Different
April 20, 2023
No Comments
Spend time with Alzheimer’s patients and you quickly learn, “If you met one person with Alzheimer’s, you met one person with Alzheimer’s.” Each patient’s journey is unique. Researchers have uncovered one reason why: Memories are like fingerprints. Learn how the brain creates “memory fingerprints” and how this may lead to new, better Alzheimer’s treatments.
PBM Immune Cells Clear Brain Waste
April 19, 2023
No Comments
Immune cells work to remove toxic compounds that build up in the brain, including amyloid beta plaques associated with Alzheimer’s, according to a mouse study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Alzheimer’s and Deep Breathing Exercises
April 17, 2023
No Comments
What if prevention of Alzheimer’s were as simple as controlling your breathing? Researchers at the University of California are exploring this question.
Who is Rudi Tanzi?
April 13, 2023
No Comments
Harvard’s Dr. Rudolph Tanzi is edging Alzheimer’s research forward with a string of breakthroughs. He’s one of today’s most talked-about Alzheimer’s researchers. Watch Rudy Tanzi talk about the inspiration for his life’s work.
When Memory Problems Predict Alzheimer’s
April 11, 2023
No Comments
An Alzheimer’s blood test that works before symptoms appear can clear up doubts about memory problems. It can tell the difference between subjective memory problems, such as normal side-effects of aging, versus warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
Vision Treatment Could Prevent 100,000 Dementia Cases
April 3, 2023
No Comments
About 1.8% of U.S. dementia cases were associated with visual impairment, according to federally-funded research
You Might Also Like
Recent Stories
Rosemary’s Carnosic Acid Offers a Potential Alzheimer’s Treatment
March 16, 2025
Rosemary & sage extracts inspire a potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer’s. Scripps Research created a stable form of carnosic acid, improving memory in the lab.
Why Dementia May Start in Your Blood Vessels and How to Prevent It
March 14, 2025
Is dementia connected to blood vessel damage? Can I reverse blood vessel damage? Can I slow down dementia? How can improving my diet combat memory loss? Watch Heart Expert William Li.
Each Treadmill Minute = Even Better Memory 25 Years Later
March 13, 2025
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.
Get the details.
On Trend
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?
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.
Get The Latest Updates
Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter
No spam, only news and updates.
Books
Social Media
Categories
New Posts
20% Less Dementia with Shingles Vaccine
April 18, 2025
Biogen Targets Alzheimer’s Tau
April 17, 2025
Thought of the Week: Twice the Presence
April 17, 2025