According to a new longitudinal study, higher tau burden levels cause faster cognitive decline in women than in men. However, both men and women should know their p-tau 217 levels if they are over 35.
There’s plenty of evidence to show that Type 2 diabetes can increase your risk of dementia, and some data suggesting similar findings for Type 1. But, there is much more to it. www.uchealth.org/today/diabetes-increases...
One dose of a stem cell treatment derived from donated bone marrow was enough to significantly improve seniors' physical endurance 9 months later. www.sciencefocus.com/news/stem-cell-reverse-f...
Tanycytes are little-known brain cells that may influence Alzheimer’s progression by helping clear tau proteins. While clearing plaques from the brain has not yet provided a breakthrough, clearance likely plays a role in progression. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/2603071...
Good news for our coffee and tea drinkers: 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee can reduce your risk of dementia by 18%. Higher tea consumption saw similar results, but decaf coffee did not. news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/02/dr...
The Assistance League of Los Angeles helps thousands of children in need, and I was honored to speak to their College Alumni Auxiliary, led by June Bilgore, about brain health this week.
Crank up the radio! Frequently playing, or even listening to, music may act like a “full brain workout” and have a potent neuroprotective benefit, according to new research. www.huffpost.com/entry/listening-to-music...
A new study shows that air pollution may directly cause Alzheimer’s, as we’ve said… for a decade! theconversation.com/air-pollution-may-direct...
Dark chocolate is a KetoFLEX 12/3 approved treat, and new research adds to the reasons. Theobromine, a compound found in cocoa, may help slow biological aging! However, cadmium and lead can be serious concerns. www.foodandwine.com/theobromine-in-dark-choc...
Drinking water from newer carbonate aquifers increases your Parkinson’s risk 62 percent compared to water from older glacial aquifers, potentially because of pollution. www.newsweek.com/one-type-of-drinking-wat...
Consuming a plant-forward diet can support gut health, reduce inflammation, and protect cells from oxidative stress, & new research shows it increases your likelihood of reaching 70 without ailments. www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/healthy-e...
Red light therapy has been on the rise in recent years, and with good reason. Research found that football players who used red light therapy prevented brain inflammation. healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom/news/2026/01/me...
People with more protein in their urine had a significantly greater risk of developing dementia, according to new research. Why? The same blood vessel damage that causes high-protein urine is likely harming the brain. https://beingpatient.com/urine-test-dementia-risk/
How Epstein-Barr is linked to Multiple Sclerosis has been a mystery. New research suggests that cross-reactive T cells targeting the brain protein Anoctamin-2 (ANO2) may be the culprit. www.clinicallab.com/new-mechanism-links-epst...
A common bacterium that causes pneumonia and sinus infections can linger in the eye and brain for years, creating inflammation and possibly causing Alzheimer's, according to a new study. www.newswise.com/articles/common-bacteria...
The benefits of weight loss medications may be shorter-lived than originally hoped. Those who stop taking GLP-1s may return to pre-treatment levels of body weight and heart disease risk within two years. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/2601280...
Those consuming more preservatives were more likely to develop several cancers and type 2 diabetes. The most significant link was between sodium nitrate, commonly used in cured meats, and prostate cancer. www.foodandwine.com/food-preservatives-linke...
As you might well imagine, the brains of those getting around 150 minutes of weekly moderate-to-vigorous exercise appeared biologically younger in MRI scans in new research. www.sciencealert.com/exercise-can-actually-ma...
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia, not just increase the risk, according to new research. Higher body weight, particularly when it led to elevated blood pressure, actually harmed brain health. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/2601262...
Alzheimer's disease blood biomarkers rose much more quickly in obese individuals, showing obesity is a modifiable risk, according to research from our colleague Cyrus Raji. sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/2512100...
The Randomized Control Trial isn’t just the most successful Alzheimer’s trial ever, it’s a building block for even more future success. Read more about what’s ahead in my new blog for Apollo Health.
www.apollohealthco.com/archimedes-alzheimer-and...
Even after years of warnings, millions with dementia are still prescribed drugs linked to falls and confusion. Do not wait for the medical establishment to catch up to the science—take steps now to prevent and reverse cognitive decline. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/2601132...
On January 23rd at 2pm PT, Dr. Craig Tanio, one of the key trial investigators, will describe enhancements to the ReCODE protocol.
To register for the webinar, click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-ROl...
Arginine can help reduce the risk of tooth decay, shifts the oral microbiome, and reduces acid formation in the mouth. Given the mouth-brain connection, could an arginine oral rinse be neuroprotective? scitechdaily.com/goodbye-cavities-this-na...
This is an important chart from our recent preprint of the Evanthea trial, which was based on ReCODE.
You don’t need to accept the standard of care or settle for a reduced rate of decline - it is possible to reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s: https://www.apollohealthco.com/evanthea-trial/
The Evanthea randomized clinical trial has concluded, and the cognitive improvements exceed anything previously published. Join Dr. Bredesen on Friday, January 9th at 2 PM PT to discuss: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dMG3...
Your body’s natural cleaning crew, mononuclear phagocytes, do less cleaning as they age. By developing “young” phagocytes using stem cells, researchers improved memory and created healthier microglia in mice. www.sciencealert.com/young-immune-cells-partl...
Happy New Year to all, and I hope that everyone is enjoying time with loved ones. Meanwhile, we have very exciting results from our randomized controlled trial, and these have just been posted as a preprint: www.preprints.org/frontend/manuscript/8118...
Breakthroughs in medical research are addressing 4 of the world's most serious health problems: Alzheimer's, cancer, pandemics, & antibiotic resistance. Learn about advances provided by 21st-Century medicine in my new blog. www.apollohealthco.com/solving-four-of-the-worl...
Free radicals generated in non-neuronal brain cells promote dementia, according to researchers. Their study suggests that blocking this activity can protect the brain. news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2025/11/study-pinpo...