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A DASH of Prevention
April 8, 2026
Good news on the food front: Two new studies show that eating a heart-healthy diet may help to keep the…
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The Secret to Super-Ager’s Brain Health
March 25, 2026
What makes the brains of so-called super agers—those aged 80 and older who remain as mentally sharp as someone 30…
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10 Minutes to Better Brain Health
March 25, 2026
Older adults who regularly engaged in exercise sessions lasting at least 10 minutes at a leisurely pace had healthier brains…
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Fighting Inflammation May Help Protect Your Brain
March 11, 2026
Doctors increasingly recognize the role that inflammation plays in many diseases of aging, including heart disease and diabetes. Now a…
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Brain Training Games May Have Long-Term Benefits
March 11, 2026
Older men and women who completed five to six weeks of a computerized brain training program showed benefits up to…
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2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
February 25, 2026
Good news for coffee drinkers. A large new analysis found that people who drank two to three cups of caffeinated…
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Lifelong Mental Stimulation May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
February 25, 2026
Staying mentally engaged throughout life may lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in old age, according to a new…
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Blood Sugar Spikes After Eating May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
February 11, 2026
People who have abnormally high elevations in blood sugar after meals may be at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease,…
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Insomnia Poses Major Risk
February 11, 2026
Poor sleep has been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A new…
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A Hidden Danger for People With Alzheimer’s: Excess Medications
January 28, 2026
One in four older Americans with Alzheimer’s disease are prescribed risky medications they may not need, according to a new…
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Hearing Aids May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
January 28, 2026
Hearing aids are an invaluable technology for people with hearing loss. Still, many people who could benefit don’t wear them,…
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What Our Body Clocks May Say About Our Alzheimer’s Risk
January 14, 2026
Our circadian rhythms, the internal body clock that determines when we are most active and alert and when we wind…
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Is Full-Fat Cheese Good for the Brain?
January 14, 2026
Fans of triple-crème brie, cheddar and quiche may be heartened by a recent study that found that consuming high-fat cheese…
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Social Interaction May Be Key to Keeping the Brain Young
December 24, 2025
Two new studies underscore the importance of social interaction in helping to keep the brain in good working order as…
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6 Symptoms of Depression That May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
December 24, 2025
Being depressed has been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Now researchers…
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Your Driving Habits Could Predict Cognitive Decline
December 10, 2025
Your driving patterns could be an early indicator of cognitive decline, a new study suggests. Identifying changing driving habits could…
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Shingles Vaccine Could Slow Dementia Progression
December 10, 2025
The shingles vaccine may provide benefits to people who have dementia, by slowing the progression of disease, a new study…
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Listening to Music May Cut Dementia Risk
November 26, 2025
Here’s an easy daily habit that may help to keep the brain sharp in old age: Listen to music. A…
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Exercise Later in Life May Be Key to Lowering Alzheimer’s Risk
November 26, 2025
Many studies have shown that exercise is good for the brain. But is physical activity most important earlier or later…
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How 3,000 Steps a Day May Benefit the Brain
November 12, 2025
Walking just a few thousand steps a day may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s among older adults at heightened risk…
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Brain Risks of Hearing Loss May Start Early
November 12, 2025
A new analysis underscores the importance of good hearing for good brain health. A new study found that people in…
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How Brain-Training Games May Boost Brainpower
October 29, 2025
An online brain-training program that presents users with game-like cognitive challenges appeared to boost levels of brain chemicals critical for…
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FDA Approves New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
October 29, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new blood test to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. It…
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This B Vitamin May Be Critical for Dementia Prevention
October 15, 2025
Eating a diet rich in riboflavin, a B vitamin, may substantially lower your dementia risk, according to a new report…
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