DEMENTIA RISK

Mar 26 2026HEALTH

“Brain Health Starts at Home: A Personal Call to Action”

Shon Lowe’s story shows how one woman turned a family crisis into a lesson for everyone. Her mother, Terrie Montgomery, began buying the same items repeatedly and losing track of details—small signs that were easily ignored in many households. In Black communities, these hints are often swept

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Dementia Risk and Diabetes: What the Numbers Say

People with diabetes often worry about their brain health, and research shows that the type of diabetes matters. In a study that looked at an entire nation’s records, scientists compared people who had type 1 diabetes, those with type 2 diabetes, and individuals without any form of the disease. They

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Body Clock Weakness Tied to Higher Dementia Risk in Seniors

Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between a person's internal body clock and their risk of developing dementia. The study, which wrapped up in December 2025, tracked over 2, 000 adults, all around 79 years old and initially free of dementia, for three years. To gather data, participants w

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Eyesight Troubles and Brain Health: A Closer Look

Ever wondered if eye problems could hint at brain issues? A recent study dug into this idea. Researchers looked at a large group of people to see if those with a sudden blockage in eye blood vessels were more likely to develop Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. First, let's talk about what ret

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

How People See Staying on Track with Dementia Prevention

People are starting to see how changing their lifestyle can help lower the chances of dementia. But sticking to these changes isn't always easy. Researchers have been looking into this, but they mostly focus on how well people follow the rules. What's missing is how regular people understand and fee

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Dec 24 2025HEALTH

How Blood Pressure Pills and Genes Might Affect Memory Loss

Researchers wanted to see how well people stick to their blood pressure pills and how this, along with their genes, might affect their memory later in life. They looked at adults aged 50 and older who live at home, not in care facilities. The study focused on two things: how well people take their b

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Cheese and Your Brain: A Surprising Link

A recent study suggests that eating more than 50 grams of high-fat cheese daily might lower the chances of developing dementia. This study, which tracked over 27, 000 adults in Sweden for about 25 years, found that people who ate this amount of cheese had a 13 percent lower risk of dementia compared

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Dairy Delights: Unexpected Brain Boosters?

A recent study suggests that indulging in high-fat cheese and cream might actually be good for your brain. Over a span of 25 years, researchers found that people who ate around 50 grams or more of high-fat cheese daily had a lower risk of dementia. This includes a reduced risk of vascular dementia,

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Dec 18 2025HEALTH

Cheese and Cream: Unexpected Brain Protectors?

A recent study from Sweden has found that eating more high-fat cheese and cream might actually lower the risk of dementia. This is a surprising twist, as many people think of these foods as unhealthy. The study followed nearly 28, 000 people for 25 years. It found that those who ate about a third o

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Dec 05 2025HEALTH

Shingles Shot: A Surprising Brain Booster?

A recent study has uncovered a surprising benefit of the shingles vaccine. It might not just prevent shingles but also protect your brain. Researchers looked at data from Wales, where the shingles vaccine was introduced in 2013. They found that people who got the vaccine were less likely to develop

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