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March 16, 2026

'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss

America's first dementia village opens in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2027, offering revolutionary memory care with shops, autonomy and dignity for residents.

March 14, 2026

I was a doctor caring for Alzheimer’s patients. At 57, I became one. Here’s what’s next

Internal medicine doctor diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 57 shares how monoclonal antibody treatment restored his cognitive function and quality of life.

March 3, 2026

Alzheimer’s prevention breakthrough found in decades-old seizure drug

Hope for Alzheimer's prevention emerges as scientists find existing seizure drug may stop disease progression if taken decades before symptoms appear.

February 26, 2026

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

SuperAgers over 80 generate twice as many new brain cells as typical older adults, explaining their exceptional memory that rivals people decades younger.

February 23, 2026

Alzheimer's symptoms could be predicted years in advance through one simple test

Scientists have developed a blood test that could predict Alzheimer's symptoms years in advance using p-tau217 protein levels for early intervention strategies.

February 21, 2026

Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say

Brushing teeth regularly is linked to longer life, and researchers presented evidence connecting oral health to reduced risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease.

February 20, 2026

New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans

New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.

February 18, 2026

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers found a respiratory bacterium in retinal tissue of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting that infection-driven inflammation may speed cognitive decline.

February 13, 2026

Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting protection against Alzheimer's disease.

February 12, 2026

Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.