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08/04/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Leafy greens emerge as single most potent food for dementia prevention in massive analysis
A major 2026 analysis of over 222,000 adults found that high fruit and vegetable intake is linked to a 20% lower risk of dementia. Green leafy vegetables were the only produce subgroup showing a statistically significant, independent protective association. Each additional daily serving of leafy greens corresponded to an approximately 18% lower dementia risk. The […]
07/09/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Magnesium: The sleep mineral science says most Americans are missing
Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions crucial for sleep, brain function and muscle relaxation. Low magnesium levels are linked to poor sleep, anxiety, chronic diseases including Alzheimer’s and hypertension. Magnesium glycinate shows greatest effectiveness for sleep support due to its high bioavailability and calming glycine content. The mineral works by calming the nervous […]
06/30/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Lifelong learning outperforms Alzheimer’s drugs, study finds
A February 2026 study of 1,939 adults found that lifelong mental stimulation delayed Alzheimer’s onset by five years and mild cognitive impairment by seven years People in the top 10% of cognitive enrichment had a 38% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to the least engaged group Brain autopsies revealed that those with higher […]
06/09/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Green tea linked to fewer brain lesions, offering dementia protection, large Japanese study finds
A study of 8,766 older Japanese adults found that drinking three or more cups of green tea daily was linked to fewer cerebral white matter lesions, a brain change tied to dementia Participants drinking about three cups daily had roughly 3% fewer lesions; six cups daily was associated with a 6% reduction Coffee consumption showed […]
06/05/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists discover that boosting nitric oxide could be key to prevention
New research in Molecular Cell found that low nitric oxide activity in the brain correlates with worse Alzheimer’s outcomes, including greater plaque buildup and faster memory decline. Nitric oxide helps regulate alternative splicing, a gene editing process that creates diverse protein instructions for brain cells. The study challenges previous assumptions that nitric oxide levels were […]
05/06/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Arginine shows promise as low-cost weapon against Alzheimer’s in animal studies
Researchers at Kindai University in Japan found that oral arginine, a common amino acid, reduced toxic amyloid protein buildup in fruit flies and mice genetically modified to model Alzheimer’s disease. Laboratory tests showed arginine prevented the formation of amyloid beta aggregates, with stronger effects at higher concentrations. Treated mice showed fewer brain plaques, lower brain […]
05/02/2026
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By Willow Tohi
88% of Americans worry about memory loss, but only 9% know how to protect brain health
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say maintaining brain health is very important, yet only 9% know how to do it, according to the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association report surveying 3,800 adults age 40 and older. Only 34% of adults exercise daily; just 39% eat a healthy diet regularly; half get adequate sleep—despite 99% believing lifestyle behaviors […]
04/29/2026
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By Willow Tohi
Full-fat cheese and cream linked to lower dementia risk in 25-year study
A 25-year Swedish study of nearly 28,000 people found that those who ate over 50 grams of high-fat cheese daily had a 13% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 29% lower risk of vascular dementia. Consuming at least 20 grams of high-fat cream daily was associated with a 16% lower risk of all-cause dementia […]
04/14/2026
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By Willow Tohi
No time for the gym? New research says even a short, intense workout can shield against chronic disease
A major study of nearly 100,000 adults reveals that the intensity of physical activity, not just total duration, is a critical factor in reducing chronic disease risk. Even small amounts of vigorous activity—like brief periods that leave you slightly breathless—were linked to significantly lower risks of dementia, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and all-cause mortality. […]
02/13/2026
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By Willow Tohi
The brain’s silent janitor: A clogged cleaning system may predict dementia a decade early
A new study identifies three MRI-based biomarkers linked to the brain’s waste-clearing “glymphatic system” that can predict dementia risk up to a decade in advance. Impaired glymphatic function, often driven by cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure, prevents the brain from clearing toxic proteins, increasing dementia risk. The findings provide a biological explanation for […]
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