MADC News and Stories

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Health Lab

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.
Judith Heidebrink, MD, MS
Research News

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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Research News

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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Research News

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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Research News

Daily Splashes of Joy

Lived Experience Advisory Panel member, Glen Harry, shares a reflection on his care partnering journey
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Research News

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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Research News

Can your diet improve brain health?

A summary of the MIND Diet for preventing Alzheimer's disease
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Research News

Aging, physical activity, and dementia prevention

How to improve physical activity as you age
Health Lab

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.
Shruti Mishra, MD
Research News

Shruti Mishra Receives New Investigator Award

Shruti Mishra, MD receives NACC New Investigator Award
portrait of Patrick (Paddy) Monaghan
Research News

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
Research News

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.