Drugs That May Raise Your Risk of Dementia
Dementia rates are increasing, yet one cause is often overlooked: the medications we take.
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April 18, 2025
Oxaloacetate: A Compound with Benefits Similar to a Ketogenic Diet and Calorie Restriction
Oxaloacetate is a compound involved in the body's production of energy from the food we consume. While the research is quite early, it appears to suggest that oxaloacetate may mimic the benefits of a ketogenic diet and calorie restriction, possibly improving both diabetes and dementia treatment.
January 11, 2025
Exercise and Dementia Prevention
Exercise is one of the more powerful tools for helping to prevent dementia. As a treatment, exercise works best when applied early, before symptoms are more apparent.
December 1, 2024
The Gastrointestinal Microbiome and Dementia
The gastrointestinal microbiome appears to play a significant role in cognitive decline and dementia incidence. As such, treating the microbiome may provide benefits for treatment and prevention.
March 8, 2024
The Complex Interplay Between Smell and Memory
The sense of smell has powerful effects on memory. Research is starting to suggest that smells may have a positive impact on memory function. The effects from smell exposure training may be relevant for treating or preventing memory decline.
January 7, 2024
Research on Black Seed, Mental Health and Dementia Prevention
Black seed is a common Middle Eastern spice with a long history of medicinal use. Recent research suggests potential use for mental health conditions.
December 1, 2023
Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Mental Health
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a compound that improves energy production in the brain and body, with possible benefits for treating depression and dementia.
October 28, 2022
Brain Entrainment as a Treatment for Dementia
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness. And to worsen matters, standard treatments do not slow its progression. Brain entrainment techniques look to hold promise as a new approach for treating dementia.
February 5, 2022
The Brain Health Benefits of L-Theanine
L-theanine, a compound found in green tea, appears to hold promise for helping improve certain aspects of mental health. In addition, L-theanine may also help to reduce the risks for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.
December 3, 2021
Korean Ginseng, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Some of the latest research suggests some promise for ginseng as a treatment for both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
August 25, 2021
Lithium and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Most people think of Lithium as a treatment for severe mental health conditions. However, some of the latest research suggests promise for a number of other conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.
February 10, 2021
Alzheimer’s Might be an Infectious Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness. The latest research is starting to shed light on potential causes, including that Alzheimer's may be caused by different infections in the brain.
October 21, 2020
Alzheimer’s and Aluminum
Is aluminum the cause of Alzheimer's dementia? Out of curiosity I delved into the latest research to see what we know...
September 23, 2019
Alzheimer’s Dementia: Prevention and Treatment
Following is the outline from a talk I gave in Palm Desert, California 9/20/19. The links connect back to the research from the talk.
September 19, 2019