Cognitive Health & Protection

October 1, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Understanding How Daily Step Counts Are Linked to Dementia Risk

Recent reports link daily step counts of 3,800 to 9,800 steps with lower dementia risk. Read the observational findings and practical takeaways.

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September 30, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Emerging Alzheimer’s Drug Research: How Tau Therapies Are Changing the Treatment Pipeline

Recent clinical trials highlight tau as a new target for Alzheimer’s drugs. Learn what investigational treatments like diranersen mean for cognitive health.

Lexo artikullin
September 29, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Hearing Aids and Mild Cognitive Impairment: What the CHOICE Trial Revealed

The CHOICE trial showed hearing aids didn't significantly reduce dementia conversion for older adults with MCI, despite a secondary signal of cognitive gain.

Lexo artikullin
September 28, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Understanding the Mediterranean Diet and Gut Microbiome Connection

A 2026 narrative review examined the gut microbiome's role in the Mediterranean diet's cognitive benefits, finding that direct human evidence remains limited.

Lexo artikullin
September 27, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Molecular Brain Changes Around Age 60: What New Research Reveals

Recent research maps cellular brain changes, identifying a molecular shift driven by glial cells around age 60. Learn what this means for cognitive health.

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September 26, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Evidence-Led Review Examines Habits and Traits Linked to Healthier Brain Aging

A recent review examines how optimism, physical activity and social connection shape brain aging. Learn how these connected habits support cognitive health.

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September 25, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Research Links Diets High in Processed Foods to Elevated Dementia Risk and Cognitive Decline

A 2026 review explores the association between ultraprocessed foods and cognitive health, emphasizing overall dietary patterns rather than strict food bans.

Lexo artikullin
September 24, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Cleveland Clinic Studies Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Assessment in Primary Care

Cleveland Clinic is studying how blood-based biomarkers like pTau-217 perform in primary care workflows to help doctors assess cognitive impairment.

Lexo artikullin
September 23, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Polyphenols and Mild Cognitive Impairment

A 2026 cross-sectional study found that older adults with higher dietary polyphenol intake were less likely to have mild cognitive impairment.

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September 22, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Why Overall Speaking Speed Matters More Than Occasional Word-Finding Pauses

Researchers found that overall speaking speed relates more closely to cognitive performance than occasional word-finding pauses. Learn what this means for aging.

Lexo artikullin
September 21, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Analyzing the Link Between Muscle Loss and Dementia Risk

A 2026 meta-analysis links sarcopenia to a 42 percent higher dementia risk. Learn how muscle strength, physical function and mobility factor into brain health.

Lexo artikullin
September 20, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

How Vascular Health Shapes Cognitive Aging: Translating the 2026 Dementia-Free Years Research

A 2026 ARIC study analysis reveals how managing midlife blood pressure, diabetes and smoking habits associates with an estimated 12.6 more dementia-free years.

Lexo artikullin
September 19, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Finding the Activity Sweet Spot for Cognitive Health After 60

A new analysis links 13 minutes of continuous daily activity to a lower observed dementia risk. Learn how sustained movement patterns support cognitive health.

Lexo artikullin
September 18, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

Can Multidomain Programs Delay Cognitive Decline? Findings from the Buenos Aires Neurology Summit

The 2026 Buenos Aires Neurology Summit highlighted how structured multidomain routines and risk factor management may help delay cognitive decline after 60.

Lexo artikullin
September 17, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

New Analysis Links Lifetime Lead Exposure to Higher Dementia Risk

A 2026 study links estimated historical bone-lead exposure to higher dementia rates. Read how older adults can interpret this data and manage brain health.

Lexo artikullin
September 17, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

How Neighborhood Conditions and Lifelong Environmental Factors Influence Long-Term Brain Health

A new Curtin University-led study maps 61 modifiable dementia risk factors, showing how housing, education, and air quality shape long-term brain health.

Lexo artikullin
September 15, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

New Coverage Highlights Six Modifiable Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Backed by Large Cohort and Commission Data

Recent coverage and the 2024 Lancet Commission highlight 14 modifiable dementia risk factors, offering older adults practical steps for cognitive protection.

Lexo artikullin
September 14, 2026
Cognitive Health & Protection

How a New Blood Biomarker Study Examines Future Memory Vulnerability

A University of Miami study linked higher p-tau181 blood levels to poorer memory six years later. Learn why this signals group vulnerability, not a diagnosis.

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