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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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Falls in Older Adults May Presage Dementia Onset

October 9, 2024

Falls are common and potentially serious in older adults, since they can lead to broken hips and other serious medical…

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Cannabis Product May Help Ease Agitation of Alzheimer’s

October 9, 2024

A small study suggests that one of the main active ingredients in cannabis, THC, may help to relieve agitation in…

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What’s Your MIND Score? The Links Between Diet and Brain Health

September 25, 2024

Minding what you eat may help to keep the mind sharp. Those are the findings of a new study that…

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A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s May Be in Your Future

September 25, 2024

One day soon, getting tested for Alzheimer’s may be as simple as going to your doctor’s office and getting a…

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Good Vision Is Critical for Good Brain Health

September 11, 2024

Nearly one in five cases of dementia could be related to vision loss, according to a new analysis. The findings…

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Nighttime Lights May Be Bad for Your Brain

September 11, 2024

Turn down those Friday night lights – at least at bedtime. A new study found that living in areas with…

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Fish Oil May Benefit People at High Risk for Alzheimer’s

August 28, 2024

Older men and women at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from fish oil supplements, according to a new…

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Why Blood Pressure Checks Are So Important for Older Adults

August 28, 2024

Seniors who live with untreated high blood pressure are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new…

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The Power of Greenery

August 7, 2024

Living near green spaces may be good for the brain. A new study found that exposure to parks and trees…

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What Your Body Type Might Say About Your Alzheimer’s Risk

August 7, 2024

People who carry extra fat around their bellies or in their arms may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease…

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Inflammation Is a Threat to Brain Health Even in ‘Healthy’ Young Adults

July 10, 2024

Increasingly, doctors recognize that persistent, body-wide inflammation plays a role in many diseases of aging, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis…

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The Foods That May Help Keep the Brain Sharp Over 7 Decades

July 10, 2024

Eating a healthy diet when young may help to keep the mind sharp into old age, according to a new…

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5 Things to Know About Kisunla, the New Alzheimer’s Drug

July 3, 2024

This product is not necessarily endorsed by the Fisher Center Foundation, or our scientists; the article is intended for informational …

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Which Parent Contributes More to Your Alzheimer’s Risk?

June 26, 2024

Who’s more important when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk: your mother or your father? A new study suggests that having…

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4 Changes That May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Progression

June 24, 2024

Changing your lifestyle in four key areas may help to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new report suggests.…

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Want to Keep Your Memory Sharp? Try Orienteering

June 12, 2024

Looking for fun new ways to help keep your memory sharp? Try orienteering, a sport that combines exercise with cognitive…

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Money Troubles May Be Early Sign of Alzheimer’s

June 12, 2024

Falling behind on credit card bills and mortgage payments may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…

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Highly Processed Foods Are Bad for Your Brain

May 29, 2024

Eating a diet containing lots of highly processed foods like chips, cookies and sodas may increase the risk of thinking…

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Young With Diabetes? You May Be at Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

May 29, 2024

Young people with diabetes may be at increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life, according to a new…

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