MADC News and Stories
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Michigan’s aging brains need more protection, poll shows
Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia but a poll shows many Michiganders over 50 don’t know about or do them.
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Dr. Judy Heidebrink shares an update on Alzheimer's disease clinical trials
Dr. Judy Heidebrink shares an update on Alzheimer's disease clinical trials
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The importance of social connection
Social connection is important for our overall health. Learn more about how you can stay connected.
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How is blood pressure connected to brain health?
Learn more about how blood pressure is connected to brain health. Also, hear Lenette Jones, PhD, RN, FAHA, FNAP discuss three strategies for maintaining healthy blood pressure.
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Daily Splashes of Joy
Lived Experience Advisory Panel member, Glen Harry, shares a reflection on his care partnering journey
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AI powers a new front in the fight against Alzheimer’s
Some people develop Alzheimer’s brain changes yet never lose memory function. U-M researchers are using AI to understand this “cognitive resilience”—and find drugs that could protect others.
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Can your diet improve brain health?
A summary of the MIND Diet for preventing Alzheimer's disease
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Aging, physical activity, and dementia prevention
How to improve physical activity as you age
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Is everything you know about Alzheimer's wrong?
Amyloid’s role in Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia doesn’t tell the whole story; other molecules and prevention via cardiovascular, social and cognitive.
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Shruti Mishra Receives New Investigator Award
Shruti Mishra, MD receives NACC New Investigator Award
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Patrick Monaghan Receives Early Investigator Research Award
Michigan ADRC REC Fellow, Patrick Monaghan, PhD, receives Early Investigator Research Award from the Multiple Sclerosis Research Program
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U.S. POINTER Study Reports Positive Lifestyle Changes Could Improve Cognition
Our summer intern from the U-M School of Public Health, Kimberly Meneses, summarizes the U.S. POINTER study results announced at the 2025 Alzheimer's Association International Conference.