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Weight Loss Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

April 16, 2025

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia,…

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Shingles Vaccine May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

April 16, 2025

Getting vaccinated against shingles may reduce the risk of developing dementia, according to a new report. The study provides some…

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Increasing Sleepiness May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s in the Elderly

April 2, 2025

Among the elderly, feeling sleepy much of the time may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to…

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How Your Surroundings May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk

April 2, 2025

Where you live and spend time may play a powerful role in cognitive health, according to a new report. The…

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Red Meat and Your Alzheimer’s Risk

March 19, 2025

Red meat is a well-known risk factor for heart disease, and many studies suggest it may raise the risk of…

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Three Glasses of Green Tea a Day for Brain Health

March 19, 2025

Green tea, a traditional beverage in Asia that has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years, may…

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Antidepressants May Speed Cognitive Decline in People With Dementia

March 5, 2025

Some commonly prescribed antidepressants may speed cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease, new findings suggest. But more research is…

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Just 5 Minutes of Exercise a Day May Boost Brain Health

March 5, 2025

Don’t like to exercise? Even a few minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity may help to lower…

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Changing Cholesterol Levels Tied to Dementia Risk

February 19, 2025

High cholesterol is a well-recognized risk factor for heart disease and stroke and can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease…

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Social Activities Can Help Keep the Brain Young

February 19, 2025

Social engagement helps to keep the brain in good working order, a wealth of evidence suggests. Now a new study…

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How Long Can You Expect to Live With Alzheimer’s Disease?

February 5, 2025

Wondering how long a family member with Alzheimer’s disease might live is a fraught concern for many families. The difficulties…

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Dementia Cases May Double by 2060

February 5, 2025

The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia will double in the coming decades, with up…

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How Music Can Ease the Agitation of Alzheimer’s

January 15, 2025

Music can be an easy and inexpensive way to lower stress and ease agitation in people with advanced Alzheimer’s disease,…

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8 Steps to Better Brain Health

January 15, 2025

Eight heart-healthy habits in middle age may help to keep the brain in good working order for decades, researchers report.…

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Smoke Warning

December 18, 2024

A growing number of studies have implicated air pollution as a risk factor for the onset of dementia. Now a…

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Staying Mentally Sharp After 60

December 18, 2024

Want to stay dementia free to age 80 and beyond? Researchers at the RAND corporation, a nonprofit research group, identified…

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At High Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s? Here’s One Way to Cut Your Risk

December 4, 2024

People who have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may lower their risk of developing the illness with a workout…

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Exercising With Alzheimer’s

December 4, 2024

Learning you have Alzheimer’s can be a devastating experience. But it doesn’t mean you should stop exercising — or that…

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The ‘Weekend Warrior’ Approach to Brain Health

November 20, 2024

Most of us have heard the mantra: Exercise is good for the brain. And many of us would like to…

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Frailty Can Raise Your Dementia Risk

November 20, 2024

Even seemingly minor health problems can raise your risk of developing dementia, according to a new report. The study found…

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An Added Bonus to the Shingles Vaccine?

November 6, 2024

Could getting vaccinated against shingles also help to protect you against Alzheimer’s disease? New research suggests it might. A third…

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Weight Loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in People With Diabetes

November 6, 2024

Semaglutide, a diabetes and weight loss drug, may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes,…

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Exploring the Heart-Brain Connection

October 23, 2024

Taking good care of our hearts can not only help to prevent heart attacks and strokes and help us live…

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Loneliness Takes a Toll on the Brain

October 23, 2024

Feeling lonely raises the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in old age, according to a…

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