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You Will Always Be My Girls

November 6, 2024 No Comments

MUSIC VIDEO: Super Bowl Champ Ben Utecht got CTE Dementia at the age of 29. See his song and read how he asks Congress to tackle dementia.

Concussion: What Happens, How to Prevent Dementia

October 16, 2024 3 Comments

AS PROFESSIONAL sports teams battle concussion-dementia lawsuits, research confirms damage to the brain can persist decades after head trauma. Learn why and what to do.

Harvard: CTE Dementia in 1/3 of Football Players

October 13, 2024 No Comments

A new Harvard study of 2,000 former NFL players shows one-third believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neuropathological condition linked to repeated head trauma.

Person looking at two signs: Alzheimer's and Dementia

Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Important Differences

October 4, 2024 3 Comments

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:

If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

Shine a Spotlight on Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month

October 1, 2024 No Comments

October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month! See what you can learn and how you can help.

Diagnosis is Everything: Robin William’s Wife on His Lewy Body Dementia

September 26, 2024 No Comments

A very personal and moving account of coping with the impacts of Lewy Body Dementia. Susan served on the board at the American Brain Foundation and is a prominent advocate for LBD and brain research.

Hong Xu, assistant professor at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet

Aricept (Donepezil) for Dementia with Lewy Bodies

August 25, 2024 3 Comments

There are no approved treatments for DLB, though it is the second most common type of dementia. Do drugs like donepezil hold the key?

Diet’s Effect on 500,000 British Brains

August 22, 2024 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?

Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia,

4 Cardinal Signs of Lewy Body Dementia

August 5, 2024 1 Comment

Expert Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia, and what you can do to maximize quality of life for your family and your loved one suffering with LBD.

Dementia 101 in 101 Seconds

August 2, 2024 3 Comments

VIDEO:

Understand dementia better. Get helpful insights and key facts.

A senior couple embraces while enjoying coffee, symbolizing love and companionship.

Caffeine & Alzheimer’s: Protects Before, Problems After

April 23, 2025

DIET: Years of good research suggests caffeine lowers dementia risk. New research uncovers a subtle twist – AFTER dementia kicks in, caffeine may exert negative effects. Get the facts.

Senior women sharing a joyful conversation over coffee in a cozy indoor setting.

Social for 1 Day Improves Cognition for 3

April 22, 2025

Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.

Senior woman sleeping peacefully in bed, conveying tranquility and rest.

27 Sleep Tips to Fight Alzheimer’s

April 21, 2025

Poor sleep aggravates dementia and increases Alzheimer’s risk. Sleeping well restores and refreshes the brain. Learn to get a good night’s sleep to prevent and treat dementia. Check out these tips.

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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.