August 31, 2026 Dr. Daniel Amen breaks down everyday habits that could help prevent dementia Psychiatrist Daniel Amen discusses updated global recommendations for reducing cognitive decline, highlighting hormones, cardiovascular health, restorative rest, sensory loss, social connection and other factors tied to healthy aging.
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 14, 2026 Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds A Stanford study found estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy linked to 35% lower Alzheimer's pathology and 39% lower dementia odds in women.
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.
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.
July 18, 2026 New Alzheimer's blood test predicts who is likely to develop dementia in 5 to 10 years A p-tau217 blood test predicted a 78% chance of cognitive decline within 10 years for symptom-free adults with very high levels of the biomarker.
July 15, 2026 Alzheimer's stole pieces of our lives. A new treatment is giving us a fighting chance Five patients share how early diagnosis and anti-amyloid treatment slowed their cognitive decline, restored independence and added meaningful time.
July 14, 2026 'Miracle on the Hudson' hero Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger III revealed his early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, sharing how he pledges to raise brain health awareness.
July 8, 2026 Katie Couric couldn't remember the year or the president during frightening brain episode Katie Couric detailed a frightening episode at the Aspen Ideas Festival where she thought Joe Biden was president and couldn't recall the year.
