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Healthy lifestyle changes improve cognitive function in people at risk for dementia

A large randomized controlled trial in the US reported that lifestyle changes can significantly impact cognitive health.

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Does menopausal hormone therapy affect long-term cognitive function?

Does menopausal hormone therapy affect long-term cognitive function?

A follow-up of a clinical trial reported that hormone replacement therapy started early in menopause does not have long-term cognitive effects.

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Targeting 14 lifestyle factors may prevent up to 45% of dementia cases

Targeting 14 lifestyle factors may prevent up to 45% of dementia cases

The 2024 Lancet Commission reported that 45% of dementia cases may be preventable by addressing 14 lifestyle factors.

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Can a daily multivitamin supplement slow cognitive aging?

Can a daily multivitamin supplement slow cognitive aging?

A recent meta-analysis reported that a daily multivitamin supplement improved overall cognitive function and memory in older adults.

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Does having adult ADHD increase dementia risk?

Does having adult ADHD increase dementia risk?

 A study reported a connection between ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and higher dementia risk.

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Can using the internet protect from dementia?

Can using the internet protect from dementia?

A recent study reported that regular use of the internet is associated with lower risk of dementia.

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What can you do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease if you have the APOE4 genetic risk factor?

What can you do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease if you have the APOE4 genetic risk factor?

There are many steps you can take to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, even if you have the APOE4 genetic risk factor.

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Can laxatives increase your risk of dementia?

Can laxatives increase your risk of dementia?

A study reported a connection between the use of laxatives and dementia risk.

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Can COVID-19 accelerate brain aging?

Can COVID-19 accelerate brain aging?

A recent study reported that people who had severe COVID-19 showed gene expression changes in the brain that mimicked brain aging.

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Can a multivitamin supplement protect your brain health?

Can a multivitamin supplement protect your brain health?

A recent clinical trial reported that a daily multivitamin supplement improved cognitive function in older adults.

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Does childhood cognitive function affect late-life cognition?

Does childhood cognitive function affect late-life cognition?

A recent long-term study evaluated how childhood cognitive function and cognitive activities in mid-life affect late-life cognitive function.

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