New Gene Found to be Risk Factor for Early Frontotemporal Dementia
Thanks to a large international group of research participants, scientists have discovered a gene called GOLGA8A. This […]
Could a Nasal Swab Help Catch Alzheimer’s Disease Sooner?
Researchers at Duke Health are exploring a simple nasal swab test that may help detect […]
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Learn how to support your brain in the spring edition of the NC Brain Health newsletter. This issue highlights helpful brain health tips, research opportunities, and upcoming community events happening across North Carolina.
Study Highlight – Music Therapy for Caregivers of People with Parkinson’s Disease
Many of you emailed us asking how to get involved in research. All our supported […]
Caregiving by the Numbers – Part 2
Last month, we provided you with the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. Report statistics. This […]
The Two-Way Street of Caregiving
A recent article reminds us that family caregivers experience feelings of chronic stress, exhaustion, and […]
Healthy Eating Promotes Brain Health
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, beans, and healthy fats is […]
Caregiving by the Numbers
The 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. Report highlights the growing challenges faced by the nation’s […]
A Vaccine for Your Brain: Surprising Benefits of the Shingles Shot
A new study offers encouraging news about both brain and immune health. The shingles vaccine, […]
The Connection Between Oral Health and the Brain
A new study suggests that adults with gum disease may be more likely to show […]
The Hidden Toll: Depression Among Dementia Caregivers
Caregivers of people with dementia are at greater risk for depression. The National Health and […]
Caregivers Know Best: Dementia Programs Beat “Usual Care”
Dementia caregivers are asking for personalized help, and it works. New findings confirm that caregivers […]
Winter 2025 Newsletter
The winter’s edition of the NC Registry for Brain Health newsletter highlights a year of significant progress in Alzheimer’s disease research and healthy aging. In this issue, you’ll find:
Highlights of scientific breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease, including the FDA’s approval of the first simple blood test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers;
Practical guidance on preventing falls and an overview of new technologies that help older adults stay safer and more active, even during colder months!;
Tips for caregivers navigating a stressful holiday season, plus links to healthy recipes;
Upcoming community events
Junk Food and the Brain: A Recipe for Memory Loss
A recent study by researchers at UNC Health shows that eating too much processed and […]
Can Microplastics Cause Dementia?
A new report has brought microplastics, those incredibly tiny pieces of manufactured or broken-down plastic, […]
Move Together, Heal Together
Providing care for someone can be taxing both body and mind. But a recent AARP […]
Carving Out Space in the Midst of Caregiving
If you’re caring for someone daily, you know life can feel like a never-ending ‘to-do […]
Lifelong Social Experiences Shape Brain Health
A groundbreaking study from Trinity College Dublin highlights how adverse social experiences such as limited […]
Sweeteners and Your Brain: A Bitter Truth
A recent study raises concerns about the effects of low- and no-calorie sweeteners on cognitive […]
Fall 2025 Newsletter
We invite you to read this fall edition of the Registry’s newsletter to learn about key takeaways from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) and a variety of other topics, including:
Studies finding benefits in following healthy lifestyle approaches for brain health;
Advances in blood-based biomarker tests;
A story of how one man lives well with early-onset Alzheimer’s;
Upcoming events for caregivers and others who want to learn more about brain health and advances in Alzheimer’s treatments