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Simple brushing routine could reduce dementia risk, dental health experts say

Brushing teeth regularly is linked to longer life, and researchers presented evidence connecting oral health to reduced risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease.

Actor Eric Dane's death from ALS sparks urgent focus on rapid decline

Eric Dane's death after battling ALS brings attention to the progressive illness affecting 5,000 Americans yearly with only a two- to five-year life expectancy.

New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans

New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers found a respiratory bacterium in retinal tissue of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting that infection-driven inflammation may speed cognitive decline.

Study challenges negative cannabis stereotypes, claiming link to brain benefits

Cannabis was linked to increased brain volume in a new study, but researchers urge caution, as findings contradict previous research on marijuana's effects.

Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds

New sensory nutrition research reveals how bitter foods like dark chocolate may sharpen memory and attention through taste-triggered brain activation.

Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long study

Brain training reduces dementia risk by 25% over 20 years, long-term study finds. Cognitive speed training shows lasting protection against Alzheimer's disease.

Common household plant could hold key to fighting Alzheimer's disease

Scientists discover aloe vera compound could offer breakthrough Alzheimer's treatment. Beta sitosterol shows promising results in computer simulations.

Common sleep aid could be quietly interfering with your rest, study suggests

A Penn Medicine study challenges sound machine benefits, finding that "pink noise" disrupts deep sleep and REM cycles, while earplugs are proven more effective.

Dementia risk may rise with a common afternoon snack mistake, experts warn

Afternoon sugar cravings may do more than sap energy, as experts warn blood sugar crashes during this window can impair brain function and raise long-term risks.