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5 Everyday Habits That Actually Move the Needle on Dementia Risk
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Dementia can feel like something that either happens to you or doesn’t — genetics, bad luck, nothing to do about it. The research doesn’t back that up. A major 2024 analysis puts a real number on how much of your risk is actually in your hands. Read more…
Signs of Brain Aging and How to Keep Your Mind Young
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Researchers point to feeling younger, speaking multiple languages, and mindfulness as signs your brain is aging well. Read more…
Heart Disease, Frailty, and Memory Loss Share Causes
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A major ACC statement says heart disease, frailty, and cognitive decline in older adults share one biological root — and one set of fixes. Read more…
Your Brain Actually Peaks Around 55-New Research Rewrites the Aging Story
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A 2025 study combining 16 psychological traits finds overall human functioning peaks between 55 and 60. Here’s what actually grows with age-and how to protect the traits that matter most. Read more…
Why Your Walking Speed Might Be a Brain-Health Signal
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A study of adults 80+ found the fastest walkers had roughly half the cognitive decline risk of the slowest. Here is what that correlation actually means. Read more…
What Ultra-Processed Food Does to Your Brain Over Time
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A 9-year Harvard-affiliated study links high ultra-processed food intake to a 58% higher dementia risk – and what likely drives it. Read more…
