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Weight Loss Drugs May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
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 
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
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
Where you live and spend time may play a powerful role in cognitive health, according to a new report. The…
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A close-up of a man holding a cheeseburger, highlighting the impact of processed red meat on brain health.
Red Meat and Your Alzheimer’s Risk
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
Green tea, a traditional beverage in Asia that has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years, may…
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A sick man lying in bed reaching for medication, symbolizing the potential impact of antidepressants on cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients.
Antidepressants May Speed Cognitive Decline in People With Dementia
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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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