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·May 18, 2025·7 min read

Parents’ Age, Ancestry, and Habits Shape New DNA Mutations

A massive genomic study has revealed that parental age, ancestry, and smoking habits subtly influence the number of new genetic mutations (de novo mutations) passed from parents to children. By analyzing whole-genome data from 10,000 parent-child trios, researchers found that most variation in mutation rates comes from parental age, especially the father’s.

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·January 26, 2023·6 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.

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·December 15, 2022·4 min read

Why a Healthy Lifestyle Is Not Enough to Prevent Dementia

The opportunities for a healthy lifestyle are unequally distributed and being socially disadvantaged with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 11, 2022·5 min read

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

The microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.

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·September 18, 2022·4 min read

Seven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With Diabetes

Getting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.

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·July 14, 2022·4 min read

Whether You’re 18 or 80, Lifestyle May Be More Important Than Age in Determining Dementia Risk

Lifestyle may be more important than age in determining a person's cognitive function and future dementia risks, a new study reports.

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·June 14, 2022·8 min read

Role of Lifestyle Factors in Alzheimer’s Risk and Disparities

Adopting a healthy lifestyle or adopting minor lifestyle changes helps reduce the risks of developing Alzheimer's disease, especially for those from a lower socioeconomic background.

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·May 25, 2022·3 min read

Seven Healthy Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Those With Genetic Risk

From keeping active and eating a healthy diet to controlling cholesterol and reducing sugar intake, researchers report on seven simple lifestyle changes older adults with genetic risk factors can make to reduce the chance of developing dementia.

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·May 12, 2022·5 min read

Healthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Healthy eating, daily exercise, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking not only lead to a longer life, but they can also reduce Alzheimer's risk for those with genetic risk factors.

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·April 14, 2022·6 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Associated With More Years Without Alzheimer’s

Older adults who lived a healthier lifestyle not only added years to their life expectancy, they also had a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 25, 2021·3 min read

Add It Up: Could This Test Equal a Way to Determine Dementia Risk?

A new test reveals an association between poor lifestyle choices and an increased risk of cognitive decline leading to dementia.

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·June 8, 2021·4 min read

Harnessing Healthy Behaviors to Prevent Dementia

Making small lifestyle changes, such as improving diet, exercising, enjoying social activities, and reducing blood pressure, can reduce the risk of developing dementia in older people with certain risk factors.