Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
August 22, 2024
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A preclinical study finds that a natural component in basil reduces neurotoxicity in the Alzheimer’s brain. Learn more.
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A Look at How the ‘Superagers’ Live
July 26, 2024
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VIDEO: Men and women living into their nineties are the fastest growing segment in the US population. What determines who will make it into their 90s, and in what condition? The “90+” research study is hoping to find out. Learn more.
Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s
July 22, 2024
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J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.
“90+” Study Zooms in on Dementia
July 1, 2024
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60 Minutes checks in on the groundbreaking “90+ Study”. Lesley Stahl revisited the participants, aged 90+, whom she first met in 2014., See the latest on leading longer, healthier lives, with special focus on memory and dementia.
Intermittent Fasting Improves Alzheimer’s in the Lab
June 20, 2024
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A new study from researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shown in mice that it is possible to correct the circadian disruptions seen in Alzheimer’s disease with time-restricted feeding.
Scammability – Dementia’s Newest Warning Sign
June 8, 2024
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ELDER ABUSE (VIDEO + ARTICLE): Scammability, or ease of getting scammed, is a warning sign for dementia. Caused by loss of social judgement, it occurs before thinking or memory problems.
Amazonian Groups Are Virtually Alzheimer’s-Free
June 3, 2024
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: The world’s lowest rates of dementia are found in Amazonian indigenous groups. Now there’s more evidence their lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
Bigger is Better: Brain Size Up 7%, Dementia Down 25%
May 28, 2024
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In a span of 40 years, why did average brain size increase and dementia rates drop? A new UC-Davis study explores environmental factors behind this silent revolution.
Sugar-Diabetes-Dementia Triangle
May 23, 2024
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SUGAR raises diabetes AND dementia risk. Will research into the hormone “amylin” reveal the reason why?
Triheptanoin Ups Brain Energy in Huntington’s Dementia
May 9, 2024
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Triheptanoin is available as a supplement or by prescription. A series of studies suggest it improves brain energy metabolism for people with Huntington’s disease. Learn how.
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