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Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect

June 16, 2026

Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect

New Japanese research links higher vitamin C blood levels to better-preserved brain structure and stronger neural connections in older adults.

TV news anchorman reveals he has Alzheimer's during final night helming broadcast

June 12, 2026

TV news anchorman reveals he has Alzheimer's during final night helming broadcast

Veteran WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter reveals early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, ending his more than two-decade run behind the New York news desk.

Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms

June 9, 2026

Woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and memories after taking magic mushrooms

A woman with advanced Alzheimer's reportedly showed significant brain function improvements after taking psilocybin mushrooms, per a case report.

Ultra-processed foods linked to dementia risk

June 4, 2026

Ultra-processed foods linked to dementia risk

Amen Clinics Associate Medical Director Dr. Eboni Cornish discusses a study linking ultra-processed foods to a higher dementia risk and cognitive decline.

One common activity may help detect dementia before diagnosis

June 1, 2026

One common activity may help detect dementia before diagnosis

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds

June 1, 2026

Everyday task may help detect early dementia signs before diagnosis, study finds

Scientists have discovered that a simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older adults before more serious symptoms develop.

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests

May 25, 2026

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than another, study suggests

New research suggests the type of sitting matters for dementia risk, with mentally engaging activities linked to a significant reduction in risk.

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say

May 25, 2026

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say

Researchers say an experimental Alzheimer's drug may calm brain inflammation linked to alcohol withdrawal, potentially reducing relapse and neural damage.

The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests

May 23, 2026

The 'age' of your blood could predict dementia risk, new study suggests

A new study published by the Alzheimer's Association links biological age measured through blood metabolites to increased all-cause dementia risk.

NEWT GINGRICH: Alzheimer’s is waging a war on millions. Congress could help us win it

May 21, 2026

NEWT GINGRICH: Alzheimer’s is waging a war on millions. Congress could help us win it

Early detection of Alzheimer's disease through tau protein blood tests could delay dementia, but Medicare coverage policies create major barriers.