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A Common Injury That Raises Dementia Risk
October 15, 2025
Elderly men and women who suffer traumatic brain injuries—most often the result of a fall—are at increased risk of developing…
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Air Pollution May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Progression
October 1, 2025
Breathing in polluted air may speed up the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report. The study found…
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Even Light Drinking May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
October 1, 2025
Any amount of alcohol may be bad for the brain. And the more you drink, the higher your risk of…
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A Sense of Purpose May Bolster the Brain
September 17, 2025
Having a strong sense of purpose in life may help protect the aging brain, according to a new report. The…
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Insomnia Can Age the Brain
September 17, 2025
Poor sleep can leave you feeling tired, testy and drained. It may also take a serious toll on the brain,…
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Why You Should Get Your Hearing Checked Now
September 3, 2025
Good hearing is essential for good brain health, a growing body of evidence suggests. And the earlier you correct bad…
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Mediterranean Diet May Help Counter Genetic Risk of Alzheimer’s
September 3, 2025
A growing body of evidence shows that a traditional Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, fish and olive…
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What Super Agers Can Teach Us About the Aging Brain
August 20, 2025
For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern University have been studying adults age 80 and older who have the same memory…
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Alzheimer’s Disease Typically Takes Over 3 Years to Diagnose
August 20, 2025
It takes an average of three-and-a-half years after symptoms are first noticed for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms…
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How Many Steps Do You Need for Better Brain Health?
August 6, 2025
Walking is good for more than just your brain. A large new analysis found that taking 7,000 steps a day…
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Improve Your Lifestyle, Boost Your Brain
August 6, 2025
A combination of healthy behaviors including regular exercise, a nutritious diet, mental stimulation and heart health monitoring improved cognitive health…
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Pain Reliever Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
July 23, 2025
A popular pain reliever used to treat back pain and other conditions has been tied to a heightened risk for…
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Men, Women and the Effects of Stress on the Brain
July 23, 2025
The death of a partner, the loss of a job and money worries are among the major life stressors that…
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A Simple Bedtime Exercise That May Boost Memory
July 9, 2025
An easy-to-do recall exercise before you go to bed may enhance memory in older adults, according to a new report.…
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A Positive Outlook May Be Good for the Aging Brain
July 9, 2025
Having a positive outlook on life may protect against middle-aged memory loss, according to a large new analysis. Researchers found…
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Late-Life Mood Disorders May Be Early Alzheimer’s Sign
June 25, 2025
People who develop depression or bipolar disorder later in life may be at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A…
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Rather Than Driving, Hop on a Bike
June 25, 2025
Middle-aged men and women who opted to cycle or walk had a lower risk of developing dementia years later than…
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Younger People Today Are Less Likely to Develop Dementia
June 11, 2025
People born more recently are at lower risk of developing dementia at any given age than those born in earlier…
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The Brain Perils of Being a Couch Potato
June 11, 2025
In older men and women, spending a lot of time sitting is associated with worse cognition and brain changes that…
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Cold Sore Virus May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease
May 28, 2025
The virus that causes cold sores, the painful blisters that erupt around the mouth and lips, may be linked to…
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What to Know About the New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
May 28, 2025
In May 2025, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The test, known…
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Weight Training Twice a Week May Protect Against Dementia
May 14, 2025
Adding twice-a-week strength training to your regular routine may help to gird the brain against the ravages of dementia, a…
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Why It’s So Important to Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check
May 14, 2025
Need extra incentive to keep your blood pressure under control and to take your daily blood pressure medications? One of…
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Older woman using a tablet device thoughtfully while sitting at a desk, exploring the benefits of digital technology for brain health.
Can Smartphones Make Us Smarter?
April 30, 2025
While some people have expressed concerns that reliance on digital technology may be dumbing us down, a new analysis offers…
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