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Brothers facing dementia diagnosis race to raise awareness and find a cure

Jordan and Cian Adams watched their mother die of dementia at 52, then learned they face a 99.99% risk of the same fate; they turned to marathons, a fridge-on-the-back challenge and Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and reclaim hope

Zeev Avrahami | 09.05.26

Dementia doesn’t always begin with memory loss: early warning signs to watch for

Forgetting a familiar name may be normal, but repeated questions, medication confusion or personality changes can signal dementia; experts explain the line between aging and disease, rising diagnoses in people in their 50s and 60s and new tests and drugs

Eitan Gefen | 09.04.26

Basketball great Miki Berkovich battling dementia, family says: ‘It’s painful to see him like this’

Miki Berkovich, 72, has been battling dementia for the past two and a half years and now requires close supervision; Family associates say it is painful to see the Israeli basketball legend struggle but that he remains surrounded by love and support

Efrat Amoraban | 08.25.26

The new blood test is designed to help diagnose Alzheimer’s in people age 40 and older with cognitive symptoms

For the first time, new blood test can help detect Alzheimer’s from age 40

A new FDA-approved blood test could help detect Alzheimer’s from age 40 by measuring proteins linked to brain amyloid; intended for people with cognitive decline, it showed high predictive accuracy and is due in the US later this year

Tzur Gueta | 08.24.26

6 ways to protect your brain and reduce dementia risk

New WHO guidance says up to 45% of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors, including exercise, blood pressure, hearing, smoking, social isolation and air pollution

Oren Reiss | 08.23.26

'Tender moment': Bruce Willis, who is battling advanced dementia, with his daughter at her wedding

71-year-old star, who is battling frontotemporal dementia and is rarely seen in public, arrived at his daughter Tallulah's wedding and was captured in a particularly moving photo

Omer Daniel | 08.16.26

Intermittent fasting benefits may go beyond weight loss to support brain function

Intermittent fasting is about more than the number of hours you don't eat; New research suggests that the timing of the eating window in which you eat may also be significant and help with maintaining results

ynet | 08.09.26

Night shifts disrupt the body clock and may raise the risk of dementia, heart disease and cancer

Working at night forces the body to remain awake when it is programmed to sleep, disrupting circadian rhythms and processes linked to memory, immunity and metabolism, though researchers stress that most findings show association rather than direct causation

Tzur Gueta | 08.03.26

When the relationship changes without warning: the hidden grief of loving a partner with dementia

Dementia gradually reshapes communication, intimacy, decision-making and daily life, often turning one spouse into caregiver, advocate and shared memory keeper; a geriatric specialist explains how couples can adapt without losing their bond

Dr. Inbal Mayan | 07.18.26

Why two-thirds of Alzheimer’s patients are women: new study offers surprising clue

Study finds dementia risk factors such as diabetes, hearing loss, obesity and high blood pressure may affect women more strongly, pointing to the need for earlier diagnosis and sex-specific prevention

Eitan Gefen | 05.27.26

New study debunks alcohol health myth: One drink may still harm the brain

A study of over 500,000 people found no safe level of alcohol consumption; even moderate drinking raises the risk of dementia; the World Health Organization warns that health risks begin with the very first sip

ynet | 10.17.25

'Rise of antisemitism like in Holocaust': Israeli neurologist accepts Nobel-level Alzheimer’s award

Professor Gil Rabinovici’s 2025 Potamkin Prize win for revolutionizing Alzheimer’s diagnosis shares the spotlight with his bold condemnation of antisemitism on U.S. campuses and future of neurological treatment; His remarks were met with applause

Eitan Gefen | 04.22.25

When granny starts telling dirty jokes: These are the early signs of dementia

Although most people see memory loss as the earliest indication of cognitive decline, symptoms of dementia can appear years earlier and include behavioral changes, sleep disorders and loss of empathy; these are things to look out for

Dr. Oren Tene | 04.20.25

Dementia risk? Scientists sound alarm on surging microplastic levels in brain

Experts find 50% rise in brain microplastics, with drastically higher levels recorded in dementia patients; expert warns of increased stroke risk and shares tips to reduce exposure, highlighting common mistakes

Tzur Gueta | 02.06.25

Dementia cases expected to double by 2060; are you at risk?

Study finds 42% of adults over 55 face dementia risk, with cases projected to double by 2060; experts urge prevention, early diagnosis and lifestyle changes to combat rising public health crisis

Tzur Gueta | 01.20.25

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