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- No label: free to read (303 of 347). The publisher’s page marks it free, or the outlet publishes free to read: Medical Xpress, ScienceDaily, NIH (incl. NIA and PMC), Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's News Today, NPR, Alzheimer's Disease International, or a .gov site.
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- “Free to read? Not known” (33 of 347). The outlet is on neither list and its page said nothing. We do not call these paywalled.
Archived copy links go to a copy the Internet Archive (web.archive.org) saved, dated the day it was saved. We show one only where the Internet Archive reported a working saved copy when we checked; an archived copy of a subscription article sometimes shows only its opening. 265 of 347 items have one.
This simple amino acid supplement greatly reduces Alzheimer’s damage
A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of toxic amyloid proteins in the brain, a hallmark of the disease. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (4 May 2026), Internet ArchiveBoosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost the activity of astrocytes, star shaped cells that help maintain brain health. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (2 May 2026), Internet ArchiveScientists discover a hidden brain “cleaning” effect triggered by movement
Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between simple body movement and brain health: every time you tighten your abdominal muscles—even slightly—your brain may gently sway inside your skull. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (5 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveScientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein
Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (23 Sep 2026), Internet ArchiveThese 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know why
A rare group of adults over 80, known as SuperAgers, are rewriting what we thought was possible for the aging brain. With memory abilities comparable to people decades younger, their brains either resist or withstand the damage typically linked to Alzheimer’s disease. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (7 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveLonely people have worse memory but don’t decline faster, study finds
Loneliness may quietly affect how well older adults remember things—but it might not be speeding up mental decline after all. A large European study tracking over 10,000 people for seven years found that those who felt lonelier started off with weaker memory, yet their memory…
Read at ScienceDaily →Scientists say we’ve been treating Alzheimer’s all wrong
Alzheimer’s isn’t just one problem—it’s a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That’s why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even as new treatments show modest benefits. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (23 Sep 2026), Internet ArchiveThis “rotten egg” brain gas could be the key to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new player in Alzheimer’s disease: a protein called CSE that helps produce tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas in the brain. …
Read at ScienceDaily →Scientists just watched Alzheimer’s damage happen in real time
Scientists at Oregon State University have captured something researchers have long struggled to see: the real-time chemical interactions that help drive Alzheimer’s disease. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (30 Sep 2026), Internet ArchiveScientists discover Alzheimer’s hidden “death switch” in the brain
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “death switch” in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer’s disease—and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins that, when combined, triggers the destruction of brain cells and fuels memory loss. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (26 Sep 2026), Internet ArchiveScientists finally reveal how this Alzheimer’s drug really works
A key Alzheimer’s drug has finally revealed its secret. Researchers discovered that lecanemab works by activating the brain’s immune cells—but only through a specific part of the antibody called the Fc fragment. …
Scientists turn brain cells into Alzheimer’s plaque cleaners
Scientists have developed a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease by turning ordinary brain cells into powerful plaque-clearing machines. …
Scientists discover brain switches that clear Alzheimer’s plaques
Researchers have identified two brain receptors that help the brain clear away amyloid beta, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. By stimulating these receptors in mice, scientists increased levels of a natural amyloid-breaking enzyme, reduced buildup in the brain…
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (8 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveHearing aids didn’t boost memory tests but dementia risk dropped
A long-term study of older adults with moderate hearing loss found that hearing aids did not lead to better performance on memory or thinking tests, but the story did not end there. …
A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s
Scientists have uncovered promising clues that compounds found in Aloe vera could play a role in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced computer modeling, researchers discovered that beta-sitosterol—a natural plant compound…
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (8 Feb 2026), Internet ArchiveA 25-year study found an unexpected link between cheese and dementia
A massive Swedish study tracking nearly 28,000 people for 25 years found an unexpected link between full-fat dairy and brain health. Among adults without a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s…
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (7 Oct 2026), Internet ArchiveThis brain discovery is forcing scientists to rethink how memory works
A new brain imaging study reveals that remembering facts and recalling life events activate nearly identical brain networks. Researchers expected clear differences but instead found strong overlap across memory types. The finding challenges decades of memory research. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (3 Feb 2026), Internet ArchiveAlzheimer’s scrambles memories while the brain rests
When the brain rests, it usually replays recent experiences to strengthen memory. Scientists found that in Alzheimer’s-like mice, this replay still occurs — but the signals are jumbled and poorly coordinated. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (1 Feb 2026), Internet ArchiveObesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
A new genetic study suggests that obesity and high blood pressure may play a direct role in causing dementia, not just increasing the risk. By analyzing data from large populations in Denmark and the U.K.…
Alzheimer’s may trick the brain into erasing its own memories
Alzheimer’s may destroy memory by flipping a single molecular switch that tells neurons to prune their own connections. Researchers found that both amyloid beta and inflammation converge on the same receptor, triggering synapse loss. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (26 Jan 2026), Internet ArchiveThis one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases
Alzheimer’s may be driven far more by genetics than previously thought, with one gene playing an outsized role. Researchers found that up to nine in ten cases could be linked to the APOE gene — even including a common version once considered neutral. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (23 Sep 2026), Internet ArchiveScientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging
Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN was disabled, tau vanished from neurons and brain cells remained healthy. …
Read at ScienceDaily →Massive brain study reveals why memory loss can suddenly speed up with age
A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over time. …
Read at ScienceDaily → Archived copy (23 Sep 2026), Internet ArchiveFollow new items in a feed reader: Atom feed.