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24.02.2026 20:03
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a photo of guest Dr. Beth Olson. Underneath the podcast logo is the episode title, "How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Your Overall Health"
🥪 Ultra-processed foods are a hot topic in the field of nutrition, but what are they and how do they impact our overall well-being? Dr. Beth Olson joins #DementiaMatters to explain what this term means, describe strategies for developing a balanced diet and more. 🍝 Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/89jnmz
24.02.2026 19:59
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Reminder: The Wisconsin ADRC Developmental Project Award LOI deadline is February 27 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Review the application details and timeline at adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-projects.
18.02.2026 19:38
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guests. From left to right they show Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "On the Pulse: How Resting Heart Rate Improves a Dementia Risk Score’s Accuracy"
What if your heartbeat could help determine your dementia risk? ❤️ New research suggests it could. Dr. Newman Sze and Shakiru Alaka join #DementiaMatters to discuss how adding resting heart rate improved the accuracy of the CAIDE score across most racial groups. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/x75jx6
10.02.2026 19:04
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Scientist in a lab working with test tubes
Request for proposals: The Developmental Project Award offers up to $120,000 to support feasibility studies on ADRD research. Letters of intent deadline: Feb 27, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. CT. Review application details and timeline at adrc.wisc.edu/developmental-projects.
05.02.2026 17:38
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right is a headshot of guest Dr. Barb Bendlin. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Could Managing Four Common Health Conditions Slow Cognitive Decline from Alzheimer’s?"
Oftentimes Alzheimer’s isn’t the only health condition a person faces, so could treating these concerns help slow decline? Dr. Barb Bendlin joins #DementiaMatters to discuss a recent study on how treating four common health conditions could slow Alzheimer’s progression. Listen🎧 go.wisc.edu/8bu2wf
27.01.2026 18:17
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What began as a resource for Wisconsinites is now reaching people across the country and around the world. Visit adrc.wisc.edu/hlwmci-program-empowers to learn more and join us for the first installment of the 2026 Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) educational series on March 6.
26.01.2026 19:06
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Graphic for the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center's "Headlines" newsletter, featuring large stylized white numbers "2026" with the red University of Wisconsin shield logo inside the zero. Below, the text reads "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" on a textured gold background with a red banner at the top.
📢 Hot off the press! 🗞️ The first issue of ‘Headlines’ for 2026 is here! From helpful resources and upcoming events to open studies and more, this issue is packed with ways to stay connected and informed. 👉 Read it now: go.wisc.edu/927534
22.01.2026 15:49
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🧠🚶♀️ Does the “10,000 steps” rule matter for brain health? A new study examined how daily steps relate to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s. Dr. Bri Breidenbach and Sarah Lose join #DementiaMatters to break down what the research shows. Listen at go.wisc.edu/qvz2v4.
15.01.2026 22:47
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of host Dr. Nathaniel Chin. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Reflecting on 2025: The Impact of Gratitude on Brain Health"
As the year comes to a close, it's important to reflect on what we're grateful for. In the final #DementiaMatters 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
30.12.2025 20:18
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17.12.2025 18:03
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guest Dr. Deling He. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Talking TBI: The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Cognitive Decline"
🧠 Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect roughly 1 in 8 older adults in the U.S., impacting both short-term and long-term brain function. Dr. Deling He joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what TBIs are and the connections between TBI, speech pathology and cognition. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/481khw
17.12.2025 17:46
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guests. From left to right they show Sarah Gunderson and Kari Esser. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "How Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists Support Cognitive Health"
When memory changes begin, knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference. Sarah Gunderson, an occupational therapist, and Kari Esser, a speech-language pathologist, join #DementiaMatters to share how their specialties support those living with dementia. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/q52x85
02.12.2025 17:44
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guest Dr. Sean Miller. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Study Finds COVID-19 Can Cause Build-up of Alzheimer’s-Related Proteins in Eyes and Brain"
What do COVID-19 brain fog and ophthalmology have to do with Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Sean Miller joins #DementiaMatters to discuss his study that used retinal tissue to examine the links between COVID-19 and the build-up of amyloid in the eyes and brain. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/p91gs5
18.11.2025 16:44
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Want to Boost Brain Health? Focus on Your Gut
Your gut microbiome can influence your mood, memory, and stress regulation.
Barbara Bendlin, PhD, weighed in on the connection between gut inflammation and brain health in a recent article published by Verywell Health. Learn more: verywellhealth.com/how-gut-health-affects-memory-11828041
07.11.2025 17:19
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guest Teepa Snow. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Taking a Positive Approach to Dementia Care with Strategies from Teepa Snow"
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, dementia care specialist Teepa Snow joins #DementiaMatters to share insights and strategies for making daily interactions and care more meaningful for care partners and those living with dementia. Watch the special video episode 📺 go.wisc.edu/359q6u
05.11.2025 19:44
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Alzheimer’s blood test validated with help from UW–Madison data - School of Medicine and Public Health
“A blood test of this kind is going to greatly expand clinicians’ ability to confirm that Alzheimer’s is present,” says Dr. Nathaniel Chin, referring to the first FDA-approved blood test to detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers: med.wisc.edu/news/alzheimers-blood-test-validated/
27.10.2025 13:31
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guest Dr. Erica Srinivasan. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "A Guide to Grief: Strategies for Navigating Loss and Dementia"
Many individuals experience feelings of loss during the dementia journey. What can those with dementia and their care partners do to navigate this unique kind of grief? Dr. Erica Srinivasan joins #DementiaMatters to share strategies for handling #grief, loss and dementia. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/a2858b
23.10.2025 14:31
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guest Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Clarifying the Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials Landscape."
With so many clinical trials in progress across the country, it can be difficult for interested research participants to know where to start. Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford joins #DementiaMatters to discuss the ins and outs of Alzheimer's disease clinical trials. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/4twd5d
07.10.2025 20:06
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📢 ⏰ 🗣️ The 2025 Fall Community Conversation is one week from today! Free and open to all, join us on October 9 for an educational event that explores the connection between hearing loss and memory loss, and why it matters for your brain health. Learn more and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.
02.10.2025 13:40
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"Headlines: News from the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center"
📰 The September/October 2025 edition of "Headlines" is out now! Stay informed with the latest news and events from the Wisconsin ADRC. Read now at go.wisc.edu/6mt11d.
26.09.2025 15:56
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Promotional graphic for the 2025 Fall Community Conversation moderated by Dr. Art Walaszek, "Addressing Hearing Loss for Better Brain Health."
🧠👂🏽 “It’s a chance to learn something that could change the way you think about your hearing — and your mind.” — Dr. Art Walaszek
🔗 Join us on October 9 for the 2025 Fall Community Conversation. Free & open to all! Get details and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.
25.09.2025 20:24
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guest Dr. Matthew Campen. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Making Sense of Microplastics: New Research Looks at How Microplastics Build Up in the Brain and Body."
Microplastics are a growing concern in the field of environmental health, and their impact on the brain is only beginning to be understood. Dr. Matthew Campen joins #DementiaMatters to share his research on how these tiny particles accumulate in the brain and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/s766ns
24.09.2025 21:23
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👂🏽 🧠 We invite you to join us on October 9 for the 2025 Fall Community Conversation, where we will explore the relationship between hearing and memory loss and why it matters for brain health. Learn more and register at adrc.wisc.edu/fcc2025.
18.09.2025 14:13
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A graphic promoting the latest episode of "Dementia Matters". On the right are headshots of guest Dr. Victoria Williams. On the left is text reading "New Podcast Episode" alongside the podcast logo. Underneath the logo is the episode title, "Identifying and Addressing Changes in Decision-Making Ability with Capacity Testing."
How can someone with dementia or their loved one determine if they need support with decision-making? Dr. Victoria Williams joins #DementiaMatters to discuss what capacity is, how it's evaluated, the signs that someone may need an assessment and more. Listen 🎧 go.wisc.edu/uf323w
10.09.2025 14:39
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