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By Deborah Kan | June 30th, 2023
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Our Readers Sent Legal Questions About Alzheimers. We Asked a Lawyer
By Dakota Wagner | June 30th, 2023
After a dementia diagnosis, many families have questions about legal or financial planning. We reached out to Kurt Winter, an attorney at law in…
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‘How I First Knew Something Was Wrong:’ An Oral History of Early Dementia
By Genevieve Glass | June 29th, 2023
The early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can be subtle — at times, imperceptible to the person experiencing them. Forgetfulness or struggling with…
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Myth-busting Brain Health Supplements
By Duane Mellor | June 20th, 2023
Do Turmeric Supplements Work? Here’s What the Science Says
Turmeric has been used by humans for more than 4,000 years. As well as cooking and cosmetics, it’s been a staple of the traditional…
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | April 3rd, 2023
Does Neuriva Plus Work? A Settled Lawsuit Bars Its Makers From Claiming It Does
Would you take a supplement — for example, brain health supplement Neuriva Plus — that claims to boosts your brain function? After all, Mayim…
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By Being Patient | February 17th, 2022
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The Quest for Treatments and Cures
By Simon Spichak, MSc | April 12th, 2023
Filling the Void: The Race to Treat Later-Stage Alzheimer’s
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By Nicholas Chan | September 27th, 2021
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | April 14th, 2023
On the Verge of Full FDA Approval, New Details About Leqembi Death
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | March 21st, 2023
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Genetics and Brain Health
By Simon Spichak, MSc | May 4th, 2022
Is Alzheimer’s Genetic?
Breakthrough advancements in gene-sequencing technologies have opened up new pathways for understanding health and disease.
Scientists can sequence our genetic code to search for…
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | March 2nd, 2023
How Does the APOE4 Gene Affect My Alzheimer’s Risk?
A human being has as many as 25,000 different genes in their DNA. It’s wild to think that just one tiny little mutation can…
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By Christine Barba | January 2nd, 2019
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By Nicholas Chan | January 21st, 2021
Considering Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s? 3 Things to Know
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Better Brain Health
By Katy Koop | March 28th, 2023
Do These Residents of the Bolivian Amazon Hold the Secret to Brain Health?
According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide. And that number is growing: Every year, nearly 10 million…
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By Alexandra Marvar | December 23rd, 2020
5 Things You Can Do Today to Help Reduce Stress
Caregivers: If you’re constantly worrying or feeling anxious, overwhelmed or moody, if you have difficulty concentrating, if you’re depressed or agitated, if your self…
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | June 2nd, 2023
“How Can I Prevent Alzheimer’s?” Here’s What the Science Says
Every year, more than 900,000 Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia.
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By Alexandra Marvar | September 2nd, 2021
Could Too Much Coffee Shrink Your Brain? (And Would It Matter?)
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Dementia Diagnosis
By Simon Spichak, MSc | February 7th, 2023
There’s Only One Way to Double-Check a Dementia Diagnosis. Medicare Refuses to Cover It
Now that lecanemab is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and reimbursed by Medicare and on the market as Leqembi, many Americans…
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By Phil Gutis | August 1st, 2022
Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Take Another Step Forward
At this year’s AAIC, the developer of an Alzheimer’s blood test debuts promising data, while the Alzheimer’s Association warns new blood-based biomarkers aren’t quite…
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By Deborah Kan | June 1st, 2023
What Is FTD? Dementia Experts Explain Symptoms, Diagnosis and Caregiving
With the news of Bruce Willis’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, many have questions about the diagnosis and what to expect.
Katie Brandt and Dr….
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By Nicholas Chan | March 27th, 2020
‘Disarming the Diagnosis’: Jim Butler on Life After a Dementia Diagnosis
Being Patient spoke with Jim Butler, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, about his efforts to “disarm” his diagnosis by rewiring his…
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Diversity & Dementia
By Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech | April 17th, 2023
The Brainchild of a College Class: A Latino Telenovela About Alzheimer’s
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. A man in a bright yellow shirt…
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By Rianna Patterson | February 28th, 2023
This Dementia Researcher’s Side Job: Supporting Black Women in Science
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai.
For University of Cambridge PhD student and…
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | March 31st, 2023
Tony Gonzales’s Fight for Better Alzheimer’s Care in the U.S. Hispanic Community
This article is part of the series Diversity & Dementia, produced by Being Patient with support provided by Eisai. “I was driving home from work and…
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | February 15th, 2023
Christiana Egi: Breaking Down Dementia’s Stigmas for the Young and Old
Christiana Egi is the owner of the Alexis Lodge — a home to more than 20 people living with dementia. But why stop there?…
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The Supplements Scoop
By Simon Spichak, MSc | January 27th, 2022
The Truth About Brain Boosting Supplements
What if you could augment your brain — becoming smarter, more focused, and more aware — for the price of $50 a month? Or,…
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | March 30th, 2023
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By Being Patient | February 17th, 2022
Can Vitamins and Supplements Fight COVID Brain Fog?
There are a number of different ways that COVID-19 can leave its mark on the brain. Some are life-threatening — from severe brain-swelling to…
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By Simon Spichak, MSc | August 16th, 2022
Dopamine Bean: Do Dopa Mucuna Supplements Work?
A trendy dietary supplement called dopa mucuna appears to contain dangerously high levels of a dopamine-boosting drug called levodopa. Researchers warn of unintended side…
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Changing the Face of Alzheimer’s
By Elizabeth Hewitt | December 6th, 2022
Dementia Get-Together: The Rise of the Memory Cafe
When people log in to join a Jewish Family & Children’s Service memory cafe online, they might hear from an Afro-Latin music expert about…
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By Elizabeth Hewitt | December 20th, 2022
Celebrating Anti-Dementia Stigma Initiatives Across Europe
The prevalence of dementia is rising globally — and efforts to fight the stigma around dementia are on the rise, too.
In the Netherlands, elementary…
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By Genevieve Glass | February 22nd, 2021
Lauren Miller and Seth Rogen Fight Alzheimer’s With Comedy
Hollywood power couple Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller Rogen are raising awareness about Alzheimer’s through comedy. On a more serious note, their…
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By Katy Koop | March 1st, 2023
Fighting Alzheimer’s Stigma With Community—and Song
Music can be transformative, particularly for those living with Alzheimer’s. For starters, studies show it can improve memory and mood for those with dementia….
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Bella 12 Piece Rocket Blender Review
Bella 12 Piece Rocket Blender Review
The Bella 12 Piece Rocket Blender is a relatively cheap, compact bullet blender that might just be perfect for your blending needs.
This article reviews everything you need to know about the Bella Rocket Blender (model 13330), including specs, pros and cons, customer reviews, how to use it, and whether or not you should buy it.
Read on to find out if the Bella Rocket Blender is right for you!
Bella Rocket Blender Specifications
| Price | ~$30 USD |
| Motor | 240-watt |
| Operation | Push down and twist to blend. |
| Parts/Accessories | -Motor base -2 large cups (13.5 oz) -1 small cup (8 oz) -2 storage lids -2 lip lids -2 shaker lids -1 blending blade -1 grinding blade |
| Materials | BPA-free plastic cups, stainless steel blades. |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.1 x 11 in. |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs. |
What Can the Bella Rocket Blender Do?
One of the great things about this blender is that it comes with so many components that let you use it for different things.
The blending blade is meant for typical blending uses – things like smoothies, sauces, dips, dressings, etc.
The grinding blade is meant for chopping and grinding (more like a food processor) – things like nuts, coffee beans, spices, seeds, cheese, etc.
As a nice little bonus, the shaker lids are a handy addition for sprinkling ground ingredients such as spice blends or shredded cheese.
And all the cups are excellent travel cups – they can fit in cup holders, they come with lip lids for drinking right out of the cup as well as storage lids for sealing and taking on the go without any spills.
Bella Rocket Blender Pros and Cons
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Bella Rocket Blender Reviews
According to Amazon reviews, here is what customers are saying about the Bella 12 Piece Rocket Blender…
What they like:
- Small
- Comes with enough blender cups
- Cheap
- Easy to use
- Easy to clean
- Good value for the money – all parts as shown, everything worked well from the start, great adaptability
- Compact blender suits my needs
- Works great for day-to-day needs
- Convenient
- Used and loved for over two years before needing replacement
- Quick, strong, lasts forever, good with ice, two different blades
What they don’t like:
- Gasket ring broke within the first few months, and again after replacing it.
- The pins on the container where they go into the motor base are the parts that break. Other than replacing the gasket periodically, this product lasts forever.
- Not powerful
- Loud noise
- Really cheap (quality) – has problems with smoothies because cannot crush frozen fruit. Broke after 43 days of use.
- Slow customer service for warranty/replacements/returns.
The Rundown:
From the negative customer reviews, we can see that the Bella Rocket Blender is certainly not the most advanced blender, neither in functionality nor quality. Some of the most frequent complaints are that this blender breaks down fairly quickly and isn’t powerful enough to handle certain blending needs (although one reviewer did say “good with ice”).
On the flip side, the positive reviews mostly pertain to the convenience and the components/accessories of this blender. For basic day-to-day blending needs, this blender seems to be more than adequate.
It’s compact, user-friendly, and comes with different parts to suit your needs efficiently. It’s also fairly cheap, so you can’t expect it to compete with a $500 Vitamix powerhouse, for example.
Who Should/Shouldn’t Buy the Bella Rocket Blender?
The Bella Rocket Blender is right for you if you:
- want a cheap personal blender
- don’t intend to make many complex blends with tough/hard ingredients
- want something small and compact
- want something simple and easy to use; have no need for variable settings or complex features
The Bella Rocket Blender is not right for you if you:
- want to invest in a durable blender that will last you many years
- want to make all different sorts of blends with any ingredient
- want to make large batches at a time
- want speed control, variable settings, special features, smart tech, etc.
How to Use the Bella Rocket Blender
- Put your ingredients in a blending cup.
- Screw the blades on the cup and place on the motor base.
- Push down and twist to blend.
- Once blended to desired texture/consistency, untwist. Remove from motor base and unscrew blades from cup.
- Enjoy right out of the cup or take it to-go!
How to Clean the Bella Rocket Blender
The Bella Rocket Blender can be easily cleaned by either:
- Tossing cups, blades, lids in the dishwasher
- Washing by hand with soap and non-abrasive sponge
- Blending soapy water then rinsing
Conclusion
The Bella 12 Piece Rocket Blender is a convenient little blender, great for meeting your daily blending needs at an affordable price!
Not only is its classic bullet design quick and easy to use, but the various accessories that it comes with add some flexibility to your day by allowing you to blend different types of ingredients and take your blends on-the-go!
The Bella Rocket is not the most powerful, versatile, or durable blender out there, but for the price, it can definitely still be worth it.
If you’ve tried the Bella Rocket Blender, drop a comment below to let me know what you think of it!
Barbella Fresh juice portable blender SKU00021, light pink
Shake the bottle to make the juice more tender!！
Here are some tips for beginners that we hope will help you:
1. When you receive the machine, charge it for 3-5 hours first. Please note that during normal charging, the indicator on the charger lights up as if breathing. When fully charged, the indicator stays on. If the light is off, the charger may not be making good contact with the bottle.
2. Please clean the bottle after fully charged, put cut fruit into it, add the appropriate amount of water or milk according to the amount of fruit, then tighten the bottle cap and base, press the button at the bottom twice to turn on the machine.
If you find that the machine cannot be turned on and the button flashes red, it means that the bottle cap or base is not tight, please tighten it and try again.
3. Press the button as soon as you can stop the machine. Please apply pressure evenly when pressing the button so as not to collapse the button. If the button collapses, try pressing it several times in different positions to restore it.
4. The juicer charger is a magnetic charger, please make sure the magnetic suction points match perfectly, otherwise it will not be charged. It usually needs to be charged for 3-5 hours, if the charging time is too short, the use time will be shortened.
Product weight: 490g
Bottle capacity: 350ml
Bottle body material: Food grade ABS
Charging time: About 3-5 hours
Full charge use time: 8-10 times
Battery capacity: 1400 mAh 7.4V
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