Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

01/08/2026

🎧 🎶 Older people who listen to music or play an instrument are linked to a significant reduction in dementia risk.

Older people who listen to music often may slash their risk of dementia by more than a third, according to a new study.

01/07/2026

A lack of regular interaction with others has been associated with higher rates of depression, a weakened immune system, heart disease and dementia. Recognize the risk factors for loneliness and social isolation to help reduce your risk — or a loved one’s — and learn more about the importance of social connection.

Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, surgeon general of the United States, released a report earlier this month that highlights loneliness as an urgent public health concern and calls attention to the importance of social connection.

01/06/2026

Research has shown that chronic stress can have long-term effects on the brain, underscoring the importance of managing stress for overall brain health. Visit adrc.wisc.edu/stress-management to review nine tips to help you reduce stress and support your brain health.

01/05/2026

Regular exercise helps your whole body, including your brain. It directly benefits the brain by increasing blood flow and nutrient delivery. It also stimulates the brain, which leads to more brain cell and synapse growth. Learn more at adrc.wisc.edu/prevention.

Alzheimer’s disease affects people across economic, educational, social, racial, and gender lines. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, but who and when it strikes is unpredictable. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, placing a lot of importance on preventi...

01/04/2026

Learn how sleep helps the brain, what the brain does while we sleep, tips for improving one’s sleep hygiene and much more on episode #194 of the Dementia Matters podcast.

If you get the recommended eight hours of sleep per night, you spend a third of your life asleep. Why dedicate so much time to sleeping, and how can one get ...

01/03/2026

Research suggests that the MIND and Mediterranean diets — both rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans and fish — are associated with fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brains of older adults.

To mark National Mediterranean Diet Month, Dr. Nathaniel Chin discusses a recent National Institute on Aging-funded study that suggests the MIND and Mediterr...

01/02/2026

Want to boost your brain health? Create a personalized plan using the Alzheimer's Association's free online Brain Health Habit Builder. It’s quick and easy, here’s how it works:
✔️ Check your current habits
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Use this free Alzheimer's Association tool to check habits like exercise, diet and sleep and learn how they affect brain health. Create a science-backed plan to protect your brain.

01/01/2026

🥳 Happy New Year! It’s never too early, or too late, to protect brain health 🧠 🥰. Research shows that eating healthy, sleeping well, staying physically active, reducing stress, socializing and exercising your mind can help you reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Eating healthy, sleeping well, staying physically active, reducing stress, socializing, and exercising your mind can help you reduce your risk for Alzheimer’...

12/30/2025

As the year comes to a close, it's important to reflect on what we're grateful for. In the final episode of 2025, Dr. Nathaniel Chin discusses the importance of gratitude for brain health and shares what he’s grateful for. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/havf2c

12/30/2025

Show your support today! 🧠 ❤️

Let’s Make Alzheimer’s a Distant Memory – and because of your support, the questions of who gets Alzheimer’s disease – and why – are closer than ever to being answered.

12/29/2025

🎥 Watch the 2025 Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Lecture: Lewy Body Dementia, Caregiving and Advocacy, featuring powerful insights from Brother John‑Richard Pagan, MS, and Angela M. Lunde, MA.

The 2025 Dr. Daniel I. Kaufer Lecture was hosted by Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center on October 28, 2025 at UW-Madison.Keynote Presentations"Cha...

12/23/2025

In 2025, 'Dementia Matters' posted 25 episodes with 30 experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. With topics ranging from caregiving strategies to the latest research findings, what episodes were most popular amongst listeners? 🎧🧠 Reflect on the past year in Alzheimer's research and learn what the top 5 podcast episodes of the year were on our website.

In 2025, Dementia Matters featured more than 25 guests who discussed over 20 topics spanning caregiving strategies and the current research landscape. What episodes were the most popular of the year?