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·April 28, 2026·7 min read

43% of Antipsychotics for Seniors Start in Hospitals

Antipsychotic prescriptions are "sticky," often continuing for over a year after being initiated in hospital settings.

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·April 28, 2026·13 min read

Brain Health Redefined as a Birth-to-Death Journey

Researchers introduce a "lifespan framework" for brain health, identifying social and environmental drivers of dementia and stroke.

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·April 25, 2026·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods Erodes Visual Attention

A new study links ultra-processed foods to cognitive decline in attention and processing speed, identifying processing chemicals as a major threat to brain health.

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·April 23, 2026·9 min read

Stroke Impact Determines Future Dementia Risk

A 30-year study of 42,000 adults shows that stroke severity is a primary driver of post-stroke dementia and accelerated brain aging.

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·April 23, 2026·8 min read

GLP-1 Drugs Target the Roots of Dementia

A comprehensive review of 30 studies finds that GLP-1 receptor agonists are effective at tackling the biological drivers of Alzheimer’s disease.

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·April 21, 2026·7 min read

Midlife Hobbies Outperform Genetic Alzheimer’s Risk

A 10-year longitudinal study finds that diverse lifestyle activities in midlife are more powerful than the APOE ε4 gene in shaping cognitive health.

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·April 14, 2026·8 min read

The Loneliness Paradox: Memory Deficits Without Accelerated Decline

Does loneliness cause dementia? A new study shows that while lonely seniors have poorer memory at the start, their cognitive decline follows the same trajectory as non-lonely peers.

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·April 13, 2026·7 min read

Treating Hearing Loss Could Halt Dementia

Middle ear conditions like perforated eardrums and cholesteatoma double the risk of dementia. However, surgery or hearing aids can significantly reduce this risk.

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·April 8, 2026·6 min read

Glass Half Full: Optimism Lowers Your Dementia Risk

A 14-year study of 9,000 adults finds that high optimism reduces dementia risk by 15%. The benefit remains consistent across racial and ethnic groups.

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·March 31, 2026·8 min read

AI Identifies Multiple Dementias from One Blood Sample

Researchers developed an AI model that detects five neurodegenerative diseases from one blood sample. The tool identifies protein patterns that predict cognitive decline more accurately than clinical exams.

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·March 26, 2026·6 min read

Attention Failures May Predict Dementia Better Than Memory

A new study argues that attention impairment, not memory loss, should be the central focus for early dementia diagnosis. The research highlights how "attentional overload" impacts daily life and suggests new ways to improve care.

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·March 26, 2026·9 min read

Mentally Active Leisure Protects Against Dementia

A 19-year study reveals that mentally active sitting—such as reading or working—can reduce dementia risk, while passive sitting like watching TV increases it. Researchers suggest "swapping" passive habits for active ones to protect long-term brain health.