September 6, 2026 Dementia stole my grandmother from us. I am fighting to give families more time After losing her grandmother to vascular dementia in Queens, New York, one advocate now leads the push for earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis nationwide.
September 4, 2026 Common cholesterol drug linked to lower dementia risk when started early A massive study found that starting statins within a year of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis was linked to a 15% lower risk of dementia over a decade.
September 1, 2026 7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with The World Health Organization has added seven new dementia risk factors, including stroke, sleep apnea, HIV and air pollution, to its updated guidelines.
August 28, 2026 Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults A Brown University study found Shingrix reduced dementia risk by 24% over four years, building on prior research linking the shingles vaccine to brain health.
August 25, 2026 Major brain changes that occur around age 50 could impact dementia risk Microglia decline after age 50 as inflammatory blood-derived immune cells infiltrate the hippocampus, potentially driving neuroinflammation and dementia.
August 10, 2026 3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds NYU Langone Health research reveals how avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking in midlife could add nearly 13 dementia-free years.
August 5, 2026 Minnesota seniors celebrate happy hour at nursing homes after liquor law change Fox News co-anchor John Roberts reports on a Minnesota state law allowing licensed nursing homes to host happy hours for residents on ‘Special Report.’
August 3, 2026 Adults over 60 should try one 30-second test to predict healthy aging, experts say Nick Schofield, a tactical athlete physical coach in the U.K., demonstrates how to perform the sit-to-stand exercise, which can be an indicator of lower-body strength and is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging.
July 30, 2026 Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds Each additional prescription medication was linked to a 7% increase in death risk among older adults, raising urgent questions about deprescribing.
July 30, 2026 Daily eating habit linked to better brain health in older adults, new research suggests A six-month trial found that older women who ate within eight to nine hours daily showed cognitive improvements beyond what weight loss alone provided.
