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High sugar intake was linked to a 43% higher risk of dementia in a long-term study of 158,000 adults. Genetics influenced how added sugar affected brain health—some people were more vulnerable than others. Most participants were healthier than average, limiting how widely the results may apply. A new study suggests that eating a lot of sugar (particularly added sugar) may …

A donated SuperAger brain at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. Shane Collins, Northwestern University hide caption toggle caption Shane Collins, Northwestern University The human brain tends to slow down as we age — even healthy brains shrink. That can make learning and memory harder as people age. But some people’s brains shrink more slowly than their peers. This lucky group is …

Over the past two centuries, vaccines have been critical for preventing infectious diseases. The World Health Organization estimates that vaccination prevents between 3 million and 5 million deaths annually from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles and, more recently, COVID-19. While there has long been broad scientific consensus that vaccines prevent or mitigate the spread of infections, there is new …

Getting older is inevitable, but there’s been a host of studies that prove regular exercise is one of the best ways to future-proof your health. Data shows that women make up two thirds of dementia cases globally, with the loss of estrogen during menopause increasing the risk of the most common types of dementia. Yet a 44-year study, published in …

Scientists Say This AI-Created Diet Could Help Reduce Your Risk of Dementia  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Reduce dementia risk: 10 lifestyle changes that can protect your brain  The Times of India Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? Science may have a recipe.  The Washington Post New study shows walking could help prevent developing Alzheimer’s  KATU What are the best ways to improve your cognitive reserve?  New Scientist Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study …

More than 10 million cases of dementia are diagnosed each year, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). That’s a new case diagnosed roughly every 3.2 seconds. In addition to the personal devastation that this diagnosis causes for affected individuals and their loved ones, ADI estimates that the global cost of dementia will rise to $2.8 trillion by 2030, a number …

Scientists Just Found a Shocking Link Between Dirty Air and Dementia  SciTechDaily THIS silent threat around is eating away at the brain, even increasing the risk of dementia  The Times of India Air Pollution Linked With Increased Risk of Brain Bleeds in US Study  ScienceAlert Memory Problems Today Tied to Leaded Gas Levels Half a Century Earlier  MedPage Today Is dirty air driving up …

Mounting evidence points to a connection between dementia and common herpes virus infections, particularly herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, and varicella zoster virus (VZV), the cause of chickenpox and shingles. Multiple studies have shown that individuals with a history of these infections face a higher risk for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). What was once …

Phyllis Jones spent nearly 10 years watching her mother succumb to Alzheimer’s.  Decades earlier, her mother had taken care of her grandmother the same way, as she was also struck by the most common form of memory-robbing dementia.   Now 66, Jones was headed toward being caught in the generational cycle herself. Like 100 million Americans, the Illinois grandmother-of-two was prediabetic and …