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P3 Peptide and Alzheimer’s: An Overlooked Suspect
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A 2026 commentary argues a peptide called P3, long viewed as harmless, may form clumps and harm neurons. Here is what is known and what is not. Read more…
ADHD and Dementia Risk: What a Large New Study Found
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Adults with ADHD were more likely to be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia in a large US study. Here’s what it shows, what it can’t, and what to do. Read more…
Virtual Reality and Dementia: What a New Trial Found
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Virtual reality didn’t ease dementia symptoms better than a pen-and-paper group activity in nursing homes, but mood rose in both. What a parent’s family can do with that. Read more…
Menopause Age and Brain Health: What a New Study Found
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A large study links earlier menopause to slightly faster memory decline and more white matter changes decades later. Here’s what it means, its limits, and what you can act on. Read more…
Glucosamine and Dementia: What the New Study Shows
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A new study linked glucosamine to worse outcomes in people who already have dementia. Here’s what it found, why it isn’t proof, and what to ask your clinician. Read more…
5 Everyday Habits Associated With Brain Health
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Dementia can feel like something that either happens to you or doesn’t. A 2024 Lancet Commission report estimates how much dementia in a population is linked to 14 modifiable risk factors; here are five habits tied to that list. Read more…
