In recent years, the link between insulin and dementia has become widely recognized. People with diabetes develop Alzheimer’s earlier and are more likely to develop
VIDEOS + ARTICLE: Impaired insulin has been long linked to diabetes as well as Alzheimer’s. Learn how two approved diabetes drugs are showing exciting results
As researchers seek anti-Alzheimer’s pills, the evidence mounts that the best preventative is healthy living. Learn about two advanced studies that deepen our understanding of straightforward ways to
RESEARCH VIDEO – Alzheimer’s International Conference: See NIH-sponsored research exploring intranasal insulin as a potentially strong treatment for dementia.
A proven approach to slow the aging process and associated diseases is dietary restriction. New research helps explain the action of a drug that appears
VIDEO & IN-DEPTH ARTICLE More than a decade ago, consumers started avoiding dementia-causing trans fats. Participation snowballed to include companies, then cities. Learn how cutting
VIDEO If you live to 85, there’s a 50/50 chance of getting a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. What if you could improve those odds by
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Take care of your brain. Find out how.
[Father’s Day is June 15]
POWERFUL, MEANINGFUL, WONDERFUL VIDEO – A son, his father with dementia and the incredible power of love.
MEDICATION VIDEO:
How do you know when Alzheimer’s meds ought to be stopped? Explore the benefits of these medications, such as improved cognition, memory, behavior, lifespan, and the stages they are most effective.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
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?
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?
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!
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