FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2021·4 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Better Cognition for Oldest Adults, Regardless of Genetic RiskAdults over 80 who maintained a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and diet, had a lower risk of cognitive decline, even if they had genetic risk factors for dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2021·4 min readHarnessing Healthy Behaviors to Prevent DementiaMaking 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 25, 2021·3 min readAdd 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 14, 2022·6 min readHealthy Lifestyle Associated With More Years Without Alzheimer’sOlder adults who lived a healthier lifestyle not only added years to their life expectancy, they also had a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 12, 2022·5 min readHealthy Habits May Improve Longevity and Prevent Alzheimer’s DiseaseHealthy 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 25, 2022·3 min readSeven Healthy Habits Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in Those With Genetic RiskFrom 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 14, 2022·8 min readRole of Lifestyle Factors in Alzheimer’s Risk and DisparitiesAdopting 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 14, 2022·4 min readWhether You’re 18 or 80, Lifestyle May Be More Important Than Age in Determining Dementia RiskLifestyle may be more important than age in determining a person's cognitive function and future dementia risks, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·4 min readSeven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With DiabetesGetting 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·5 min readGut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia RiskThe microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 15, 2022·4 min readWhy a Healthy Lifestyle Is Not Enough to Prevent DementiaThe opportunities for a healthy lifestyle are unequally distributed and being socially disadvantaged with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·6 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older AdultsAdopting 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.Read More