Working Out Regularly Could Lower Your Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Your morning run might be pulling double duty for your health. Of course, it’s good for your heart, but it also might protect you from dementia. A groundbreaking study exploring the relationship between exercise and insulin in the brain suggests regular physical exercise can improve brain function,
Brain bleeds double later-life dementia risk, study finds
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or "brain bleeds," caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, double a person's risk of developing dementia later in life.
Heart-heathy diet may reduce dementia risk, study finds
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier, you’re doing your heart a favor. And, a new study suggests that a diet that helps the heart can
Exercise May Lower Your Dementia Risk—Here's How It Works
Exercise may help lower your dementia risk by about 20%, depending on the type, Malin says. “From this, it seems fair to suggest exercise, along with diet and mental activities, are foundational lifestyle approaches maintain and improve brain health,” Malin says. “Exercise should absolutely be a tool in the toolbox.”
Eating This Popular Food May Put You at Greater Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
“Higher intake of red meat, particularly processed red meat, was associated with a higher risk of developing dementia and worse cognition,” the researchers wrote in the conclusion. “Reducing red meat consumption could be included in dietary guidelines to promote cognitive health.”
Just Two Weeks Of Exercise May Lower Dementia Risk. Experts Share Exactly Why It Works.
New research found that working out starts a chain reaction that can lower your risk of dementia. Here's exactly how it works—and how long it takes.
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Brain Bleeds Double Dementia Risk
Researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or "brain bleeds," double the risk of developing dementia later in life ...
Dementia risk may be lowered by one important medical device
New research suggests that wearing continuous glucose monitors could lower the risk of dementia. Experts discuss how symptoms can overlap between diabetes and dementia.
Scientists Discover Mouth Bacteria Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
New research suggests that bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be connected to changes in brain function as you age. A study led by the University of Exeter found that certain bacteria were ...
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Revealed: The figure on your fitness tracker that could predict if you'll get dementia, study suggests
With their non-invasive and easy-to-use nature, these devices could offer valuable insights into a person's dementia risk through their daily activity and sleep patterns.' In the study ...
Why Some Vaccines and Antibiotics Have Been Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the ...
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Weight Loss May Be an Early Dementia Warning Sign
Adults in their seventies who had unexplained weight loss were more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than their cognitively healthy peers, a new study finds. Changes in metabolism, appetite ...
Following This Type of Eating Plan Could Lower Dementia Risk—and It's Not the Mediterranean Diet
If brain health is top of mind for you, you may want to alter your eating habits—and not necessarily what you eat, but when ...
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7 shocking ways dementia is linked to processed red meat
Dementia is a pressing global health issue, affecting nearly 10% of older adults in the United States. While the exact causes ...