Prevention and Wellness

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Middle-aged man cycling on a tree-lined urban bike path to promote brain health.

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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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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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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An older man resting his head on his arm at a table, appearing fatigued and drowsy in a brightly lit room.

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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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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An older man exercising with small dumbbells at home, emphasizing the benefits of physical activity for brain health.

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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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 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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