Curcumin Supplements vs Whole Turmeric: Which Works Better for the Brain?
Neither curcumin supplements nor whole turmeric is universally "better" for the brain — they do different things, and the right choice depends on what you...
Steve Levine
Steve Levine brings hands-on caregiving and years of dementia research to HelpDementia.com. After becoming a supplementary caregiver for a grandparent diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2023, he has spent hundreds of hours navigating the realities of cognitive decline — vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, sundowning, behavioral changes, medication transitions, and the financial and emotional toll caregiving takes on families.
He writes about memory care, caregiver burnout, dementia-friendly activities, and emerging treatments for Parkinson's disease dementia and other forms of dementia, distilling lived experience and peer-reviewed research into practical guides families can actually use. His goal is simple: to give the next generation of caregivers the playbook he wishes he'd had on day one. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn.
Ginkgo Biloba for Dementia: What the Largest Studies Found
The largest clinical trials ever conducted on ginkgo biloba for dementia found that it does not prevent the disease.
Sage for Alzheimer’s: The Herb That May Improve Memory
Sage may be one of the most promising natural compounds in Alzheimer's research right now, and the evidence goes well beyond folk medicine.
Rosemary and Memory Enhancement: Shakespeare Was Right
When Ophelia hands out rosemary in Hamlet and says "that's for remembrance," Shakespeare was drawing on something more than poetic metaphor.
Honey and Cognitive Function: Ancient Remedy or Modern Science?
Honey is both an ancient remedy and a subject of legitimate modern science, and the short answer is that certain varieties, particularly raw and darker...
Cinnamon for Brain Health: The Surprising Neuroprotective Effects
Cinnamon, one of the oldest spices in recorded history, contains compounds that appear to protect brain cells through several distinct biological pathways...
Spices That May Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s
Several common spices found in kitchen cabinets around the world have shown genuine potential to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease, with a...
Soy and Cognitive Function: Conflicting Research Explained
Research on soy and cognitive function is genuinely split down the middle. Roughly half of all studies on phytoestrogens and brain health show positive...
Eggs and Brain Health: Friend or Foe for Alzheimer’s Risk?
Eggs are looking more like a friend than a foe when it comes to Alzheimer's risk. A major 2024 study from the Rush Memory and Aging Project, which tracked...
Berries and Brain Aging: Which Ones Pack the Most Punch?
Blueberries lead the pack. If you are looking for a single berry to prioritize for brain health, the research points squarely at blueberries, which have...