Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer’s: How Your Microbiome Affects Your Brain
Your gut bacteria are directly involved in Alzheimer's disease — and the evidence now suggests they play a role far earlier than most people realize.
Category Alzheimer’s
Resveratrol and Alzheimer’s: Can Red Wine Compounds Help?
The short answer is yes, resveratrol — the polyphenolic compound found in red wine, grapes, and berries — has shown genuine promise in early Alzheimer's...
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.
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...
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...
Ketogenic Diet for Alzheimer’s: Promising or Premature?
The short answer is both: the ketogenic diet for Alzheimer's disease is genuinely promising, but recommending it broadly remains premature.
Can Coconut Oil Reverse Alzheimer’s Symptoms? A Fact Check
No, coconut oil cannot reverse Alzheimer's symptoms. Despite widespread claims that have circulated online since 2008, no major medical or Alzheimer's...
Red Meat Consumption and Alzheimer’s Risk: What Studies Show
Yes, eating processed red meat appears to meaningfully increase the risk of dementia. A landmark Harvard study published in January 2025 in the journal...
Mediterranean Diet and Alzheimer’s Risk: The Evidence So Far
The evidence so far points in a consistent direction: following a Mediterranean diet is associated with a meaningful reduction in Alzheimer's risk, though...
Is Sugar the Real Cause of Alzheimer’s? The Type 3 Diabetes Theory
Sugar alone does not cause Alzheimer's disease, but the relationship between chronically elevated blood sugar and cognitive decline is far more serious...