Email from Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation Explore our latest April 2026 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Bringing Research to Your Fingertips Dear John, I am very interested in Air Pollution as a new risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. It’s an emerging topic that was not widely reported on until recently.  I remember when The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention issued the first list of modifiable risk factors in 2017. It was a breakthrough for the scientific community to state that 35% of dementia cases were possibly preventable. To review, the 9 lifestyle modifications were: Diabetes, Social Isolation, Physical Inactivity, Depression, Smoking, Obesity, Hypertension, Hearing Loss, and Less Education.   Then in 2024, they released an updated list of 14 risk factors and stated that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented. The new list includes these additional risk factors: High LDL Cholesterol, Traumatic Brain Injury, Excessive Alcohol, Vision Loss, and Air Pollution.  In 2025 and 2026, we at ARPF are bringing Air Pollution education to you to fulfill our mission of preventing Alzheimer’s disease.  We’ve already had one very successful webinar on this topic featuring Dr. Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, FABP, and Dr. Annie Fenn, MD. Requests have been pouring in for another, so on April 24th, we’re having a second webinar – Putting Out The Fire: Save Your Brain, Save Your Life, Save The Planet.  This one will feature the renowned Dr. George Perry, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, who will present his investigations on this topic. I will then reveal the program from my vantage point. You’ll learn what I consider the #1 priority for taking care of yourself in the future.  By combining this troubling scientific information with the evidence-based Brain Longevity® program, we can raise awareness and offer practical ways to save your brain, your life, and the planet. I hope to see you there. Yours in Brain Health,  Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. President / Medical Director REGISTER FOR FREE OUTREACH SPOTLIGHT Recap: Neuroscience and Yoga Conference Dr. Jonathan Rosenthal, MD, is a neurologist and yogi who organizes and hosts this remarkable event. He said, "The 2026 Neuroscience and Yoga Conference was a success, bringing together 7,000+ participants from 99+ countries! This year’s conference featured world-class presenters, evidence-based education, live yoga workshops, Q&As, and discussion groups, with a whole day dedicated to Brain Longevity®. Most importantly, the impact was clear in the feedback. One student said, "I loved Dr. Helen Lavretsky's diverse approach to the topic. Her studies were presented openly and with integrity.” Attendees described the conference as exceptional, informative, motivating, and immediately applicable, with many saying it strengthened how they practice, teach, and advocate for yoga. We are deeply grateful to our sponsor, The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, for making this conference possible." Above: ARPF council members and two Brain Longevity Specialists presented at the conference as well. READ MORE ARPF AWARDED TOP ALZHEIMER BLOG FeedSpot ranked #19 We’re honored to be recognized as one of FeedSpot’s Top 60 Alzheimer’s blogs, ranked #19. “The best Alzheimer blogs curated and ranked based on multiple factors, including content relevancy, subject expertise, posting frequency, and freshness of content. Blogs with highest credibility within the Alzheimer space are ranked higher. This list is updated regularly to ensure it reflects the most active, influential, and valuable Alzheimer blogs on the internet today.” –FeedSpot For 33 years, ARPF has focused on education and prevention, and it’s powerful to see that work recognized alongside others in the field. We are grateful to be able to share this important information with our community! EDUCATION OUTREACH MEDITATION RECAP Thank you to the hundreds of friends who joined us for our Meditate for Your Memory Challenge. Here's what attendees were saying: "I definitely saw and experienced the difference between the 1st time I participated in the meditation and today's meditation. I was more energetic and focused. I will continue to practice and look forward to the next time we are together. The presenters have all been wonderful!" "I really appreciate this gift from ARPF; I feel how my brain feels now as opposed to before starting & will write about this daily. My clients will benefit immensely so I am looking forward to learning more and how this progresses each day."  "Thank you for an amazing week. My mama and I have loved this community challenge and we’re counting down the days until the next one. We practice this regularly." We hope you carry this meditation with you and practice it as much as possible, the goal being once a day for maximum longevity benefits. WATCH THE REPLAYS Liking our videos and subscribing to our YouTube channel is an easy way to help support ARPF. Research News: ARPF research was mentioned in the news website Science Blog. Here is the article quoted: Air Pollution and Alzheimer's Disease Prevention: The Science and a Prevention Plan. In Memory/ In Honor Donors March 2026 Thank you for giving ARPF the opportunity to honor your loved ones and your special occasions. Donor list from March. If you would like to leave a legacy for your loved one through supporting ARPF research and initiatives, please visit our page. We are so thankful to those who wish to include ARPF during such a sensitive time. We will continue to make strides in Alzheimer’s prevention in memory of all those who have been afflicted by dementia. We are forever grateful. WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS ARPF is a proud participant in all workplace campaigns; these are only a few of the better-known ones: American Express Mayo Clinic Microsoft Subaru Whole Foods Market Check with your employer to see if the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation is on their list. Many employers also offer a donation match! ARPF NOW ACCEPTS ALL THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS  Donor Advised Funds Securities and Stocks IRA Charitable Rollover Your vehicle: car, truck, boat, motorcycle Cryptocurrency Please contact ARPF CEO Kirti Khalsa at 1-888-908-5766 or [email protected]. LEAVE A LEGACY: Remember Us in Your Will If you would like to receive information on how you can leave a legacy to support the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation’s critical research initiatives, or to support one of our many other programs, please contact ARPF’s CEO Kirti Khalsa at [email protected] ARPF LEGACY SOCIETY Gold Level Mrs. Ethel A. Hoff Dr. and Mrs. Dharma Singh Khalsa Ms. Barbara Joan Davis Gail B. Campbell Ms. Anita Poorman Robert S. Gamblin Silver Level Mr. and Mrs. Claude and Billye Boucaud Mr. Carl G. Crawford Union Congregational Church Bronze Level Mr. and Mrs. Randy Brooks Ms. Mary Gilbert Mr. Edward T. Haats Newman Family Hansel Trust Mrs. Marjorie Olmstead Shaol and Evelyn Pozez Endowment Fund Lawrence M. Robbin Officers and Board Members PRESIDENT/MEDICAL DIRECTOR - Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD VICE PRESIDENT - Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT TREASURER - Bert Beatty, MHA SECRETARY - Kirti K. Khalsa MEMBERS - Fletcher Wilkins, BS - Diane Ventura-Goodyear, MBA Executive Staff PROGRAMS DIRECTOR - Chelsea Pyne OUTREACH COORDINATOR - Camille Osorio Follow Us! Discover all the exciting activities the ARPF has in store for you by visiting us on the web at alzheimersprevention.org, ‘Liking’ us on Facebook, following us on Instagram. ARPF is a Proud Member of: Medical and Scientific Advisory Council CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER George Perry, Ph.D., Professor of Biology & Chemistry, Chief Scientist, Brain Health Consortium University of Texas at San Antonio, TX ASSISTANT SCIENCE OFFICER Kateřina Sheardová, M.D., Ph.D., Head of the Memory Center ICRC St. Anne´s University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic --------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa Barnes, Ph.D., Alla V. and Solomon Jesmer Professor Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Chicago, IL Ma Gloria Borras-Boneu, M.D., GRD Health Institute - Barcelona, Spain Hiroko Dodge, Ph.D., Kevreson Research Professor of Neurology University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Oregon Health & Science University Nancy Emerson Lombardo, Ph.D., Adjunct Research Assistant Professor of Neurology Boston University, School of Medicine, Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Boston, MA Elissa Epel, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco, CA Fayron Epps, Ph.D., RN, Principal Investigator of the Faith Village Research Lab, Atlanta, GA Annie Fenn, M.D., Women’s health specialist & Founder of Brain Health Kitchen, Jackson Hole, WY Karen E. Innes, MSPH, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology, Western Virginia University School of Public Health, Morgantown, WV Richard S. Isaacson, M.D., Director, Alzheimer's Prevention Program, Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Miia Kivipelto, M.D., Ph.D., Aging Research Center and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Karolinska Institute - Stockholm, Sweden Karen Koffler, M.D., Medical Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at University of Miami, FL Helen Lavretsky, M.D., M.S., Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UCLA Semel Institute and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital- Los Angeles, CA Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., Director, Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY Andrew B. Newberg, M.D., Director, Marcus Institute of Integrative Health –Myrna Brind Center Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Arti Prasad, M.D., FACP, Chief of Medicine, Hennepin Medical Ctr Professor/Vice Chair of Medicine, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Michelle Sierpina, Ph.D., Founding Director, UTMB Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX Leonard A. Wisneski, MD, FACP, Clinical Professor of Medicine at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC     Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation | PO Box 30783 | Tucson, AZ 85751-0783 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice