Learn How Alzheimer’s Creeped Into My Brain
Alzheimer's Biology, Alzheimer's Research, Research Andrea Van Wickle Alzheimer's Biology, Alzheimer's Research, Research Andrea Van Wickle

Learn How Alzheimer’s Creeped Into My Brain

Alzheimer's doesn't begin with memory loss. It begins silently 20 to 30 years earlier as changes in beta-amyloid, toxic oligomers, inflammation, and tau gradually damage the brain. This article explains the modern science behind Alzheimer's in clear, understandable language and shows how new blood tests, biomarkers, and treatments like Leqembi are transforming diagnosis, and offering hope for the future.

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Why Your Mind Goes to the Worst Case After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Why Your Mind Goes to the Worst Case After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

An Alzheimer's diagnosis can trigger overwhelming fear and endless worst-case scenarios. I know because I lived through it. Looking back, I wish I had spent less time worrying and more time planning for the future. In this article, I share how my perspective changed, why catastrophic thinking is so common, and a helpful video by psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks that explains how to interrupt negative thought patterns. If you're newly diagnosed, this message offers hope and practical encouragement.

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How Ultra-Processed Foods Changed the Way Humans Eat and Think
Brain Health Andrea Van Wickle Brain Health Andrea Van Wickle

How Ultra-Processed Foods Changed the Way Humans Eat and Think

Why is it so difficult to give up the foods we know are unhealthy? The answer may have less to do with willpower than with the way our food supply has changed over the past century. In this article, discover how ultra-processed foods evolved from a convenience into products designed to appeal to our biology, why our brains crave them, and how understanding this hidden transformation can help us make healthier choices for both our bodies and our brains.

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