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5,000 Steps a Day May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Changes in the Brain In a new study, people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease who took 5,000–7,500 steps a day experienced slower tau buildup and less cognitive decline over time.

Surprising Surge in Memory Struggles Among U.S. Adults Under 40 "Challenges with memory and thinking have emerged as a leading health issue reported by U.S. adults," especially those under 40, according to the author of a new study in the journal Neurology.

Soccer Headers May Affect Brain Structure and Memory New research links frequent soccer heading with changes deep within the folds of the brain -- in an area involved in thinking and memory.

Insomnia May Speed Up Brain Aging and Dementia Risk A new study suggests chronic insomnia may be an early warning sign or contributor to cognitive decline.

Popular Sugar Substitutes Linked to Faster Brain Aging A new study finds artificial sweeteners typically found in ultra-processed foods and drinks may be associated with a faster decline in overall thinking and memory skills – especially in people under 60 and those with diabetes.

Don’t Ignore Hearing Loss—Your Brain May Depend On It A new study finds early intervention for hearing loss significantly reduces the risk of dementia.

Lifestyle Changes Can Slow Cognitive Decline As You Age (U.S. Pointer Study) Researchers say they’ve found a “formula and recipe to improve brain health” and cognition in people at high-risk for dementia.

Biking in Mid-Life May Lower the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease A new study finds active transportation modes like biking may help lower the risk of dementia and protect a part of the brain linked to memory.

Caffeinated Coffee May Protect Your Body and Mind as You Age Women who consume regular coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 free of 11 major chronic diseases and with no cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

Sitting Too Long Increases Alzheimer’s Risk Even If You Exercise A new study finds sitting too much leads to brain shrinkage even if you get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week.

Would You Want to Know If You Had Alzheimer’s Disease Before Having Symptoms? More than 7 million U.S. adults are now living with Alzheimer’s, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.

Treating High Blood Pressure Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk, Study Finds Proven interventions for high blood pressure lower the odds for dementia and cognitive decline, according to researchers.

Heavy Drinking Increases the Risk for Dementia, New Study Finds Having 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week may damage areas of the brain linked to memory and thinking.

Unhealthy Diet and Middle-Age Belly Fat Linked to Memory and Other Cognitive Problems A new study finds diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio strongly impact brain function as you age.

Living Near an Ocean With High Levels of Microplastics May Impact Brain Function, a Preliminary New Study Finds A preliminary new study finds an association between high levels of microplastics in the ocean and increased rates of cognitive decline in people who live in nearby coastal communities.

Having COVID-19 May Raise Your Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome A new study finds people infected with COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disorder that causes extreme exhaustion, memory and thinking problems.

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