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06/21/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Ultraprocessed Foods to Cognitive Decline; Processed Meat Shows Strongest Association
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older adults who consume higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) face an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, with processed meat showing the strongest association among food categories, according to the report. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking […]
06/20/2026
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By Coco Somers
Indoor Work Linked to Widespread Vitamin D Deficiency, Review Finds
A review published in Frontiers in Nutrition has found that vitamin D deficiency affects between 30% and more than 90% of healthcare workers, depending on the study and geographic region, according to the study authors. The review identified indoor work environments and limited sun exposure as key risk factors. It included 36 studies focusing on […]
06/17/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Elevated Risk of Cognitive Decline, Dementia
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia among older Americans, according to the researchers. The study used data from the Health and Retirement Study, which tracks participants’ dietary intake and cognitive function over time, […]
06/11/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poorer Attention, Slower Mental Processing Even in Healthy Diets
A new study from Monash University found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with lower scores on tests of visual attention and mental processing speed, even among adults who otherwise follow healthy diets. The findings, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, add to growing evidence linking industrially processed […]
06/03/2026
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By Coco Somers
Systematic Review Links Gut Microbiome Interventions to Cognitive Benefits in Older Adults
A systematic review published in Nutrition Research has found that interventions targeting the gut microbiome can produce measurable improvements in cognitive function among older adults with early memory concerns. The review analyzed 15 clinical trials involving 4,214 participants over the age of 45 who had existing memory complaints or elevated dementia risk, according to the […]
05/24/2026
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By Coco Somers
Omega-3s Associated with Reduced Heart Disease Risk and Cognitive Decline in Women Over 40, Report Says
A new report analyzing multiple clinical trials and population studies has found that increasing intake of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with significant reductions in heart disease risk and cognitive decline among women over 40. According to the report, nearly 95% of Americans do not consume adequate amounts of omega-3s, a deficiency particularly consequential for […]
05/22/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links MIND Diet to Cognitive Resilience in Older Adults
A study published May 16, 2026, in Frontiers in Nutrition found that adherence to the MIND diet may help older adults maintain cognitive function despite age-related brain pathology, according to the report. The research involved 66 older adults at elevated dementia risk and assessed diet quality, MRI brain markers, and cognitive performance. Higher MIND diet […]
05/18/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: This 10-Minute Aerobic Workout With a Water Bottle May Boost Cognitive Function
A 10-minute aerobic workout using only a full water bottle for light resistance may help boost cognitive function by increasing a key brain protein, according to a routine designed by certified personal trainer Amber Yang. The workout was published on The Epoch Times on May 8, 2026, and aims to raise levels of brain-derived neurotrophic […]
05/16/2026
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By Coco Somers
Microplastics Accumulate in Human Brains, Linked to Ultra-Processed Food Consumption, Researchers Report
Brain tissue from deceased donors contained microplastic concentrations seven to thirty times higher than those found in liver or kidney tissue, according to a new scientific perspective published in the journal BrainHealth. The burden increased by approximately 50% between 2016 and 2024, the same research indicated. Donors who had been diagnosed with dementia carried the […]
05/13/2026
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By Coco Somers
Recent Studies Examine Vitamin D’s Role in Diabetes, Alzheimer’s and IBD Treatment
Overview of Recent Vitamin D Research Three lines of research published in April 2026 have examined the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and chronic diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Each study points to potential benefits for certain populations, but researchers and medical experts emphasize the need for larger […]
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