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·May 17, 2026·8 min read

Low-Level Air Pollution Linked to Cognitive Decline, Brain Damage

Can breathing everyday air quietly damage your brain structure decades before cognitive symptoms appear? A new study reveals that long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution is directly linked to worse memory, comprehension, and processing speed.

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·May 16, 2026·8 min read

Overall Brain Health Protects Memory From Early Alzheimer’s

Why do some brains withstand the earliest onslaught of Alzheimer’s disease without showing cognitive decline? A new study demonstrates that maintaining good overall brain health can actively defend memory, attention, and executive function from early Alzheimer’s-related pathology.

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·May 12, 2026·6 min read

Targeting Brain “Clean-up” Cells to Fight Dementia

Researchers discovered that dysregulated circadian rhythms cause microglia, the brain’s immune cells, to become "stress-primed" and malfunction. This state prevents them from clearing amyloid plaques, accelerating dementia risk. Now, using DARI seedling grants, Souza is testing a stem-cell-derived "EV therapy" designed to keep these cells healthy and prevent neuroinflammation.

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·May 9, 2026·8 min read

Reducing Visceral Fat Protects the Brain for Decades

A landmark 16-year MRI study identified cumulative abdominal fat as a specific, modifiable risk factor for brain atrophy. The findings demonstrate that sustained reductions in visceral fat, mediated by better glucose control, are essential for preserving hippocampal volume and cognitive function in late midlife, independent of total weight loss.

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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.