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After her dad was diagnosed with early onset dementia as a teenager, Wambūi Karanja transformed her family's heartbreak into a mission to help other caregivers in Kenya. Her groundbreaking work just earned her the Alzheimer's Association's "One to Watch" award.
Groundbreaking research shows 45% of dementia cases worldwide are preventable through simple lifestyle changes. Leading researcher Professor Henry Brodaty shares four science-backed ways to protect your brain health.
An 80-year-old today is significantly less likely to develop dementia than someone the same age was a generation ago. New research reveals that up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented through simple lifestyle changes we can control right now. #
New research shows that even moderate drinking may harm brain health and increase dementia risk. The good news? It's a risk factor you can actually control.
New research reveals that hospital-treated infections like urinary tract infections may increase dementia risk by 19%, offering hope that prevention could delay cognitive decline. The good news? Simple steps like staying current on vaccinations might help protect brain health.
Looking on the bright side might do more than lift your spirits. New research shows optimistic people have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia as they age.
University of Florida researchers created an AI tool that distinguishes between Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia with near-perfect accuracy, potentially ending misdiagnoses that affect half of all Lewy body patients. The breakthrough could transform how doctors identify and treat the two million Americans living with these brain diseases.
New Alzheimer's drugs offer limited help, but researchers are proving that music, art, and human connection can protect dignity for everyone living with dementia. Even when medicine falls short, meaningful care can still reach those in the latest stages of the disease.
Simple meditation and gentle movement practices are showing real promise in reducing depression and anxiety for people living with dementia. New research maps out exactly how to make these therapies work best for older adults with cognitive decline.
A groundbreaking study shows that lifelong learning activities like reading, writing, and learning languages can reduce Alzheimer's risk by nearly 40%. Researchers say simple public investments in libraries and education could help millions prevent or delay dementia.
University of Florida researchers created an AI tool that identifies Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia with near-perfect accuracy, offering hope for millions facing misdiagnosis. The breakthrough could transform early detection and save patients from harmful treatments.
Scientists analyzed data from 4.5 million people and found the sweet spot for sleep that minimizes your risk of developing dementia. The research offers practical steps anyone can take today to protect their brain health tomorrow.
A health researcher reveals how cancer went from whispered shame to public health priority in one generation, and why dementia can follow the same path. The transformation didn't wait for cures but started with brave advocacy and system change.
New research reveals nearly half of dementia patients showed signs through 29 common medical conditions years before diagnosis. The discovery could help doctors catch warning signs much earlier.
Researchers tracking 32,000 adults for 25 years discovered that quitting smoking significantly lowers dementia risk, with benefits appearing within seven years. Even better news: it's almost never too late to start protecting your brain.
India's top science institute is offering Rs 2 crore in prizes to young innovators who can build AI tools to predict and track brain aging diseases. The competition addresses a critical gap: Indians are severely underrepresented in global dementia research.
Researchers created a simple, one-question screening tool that helps doctors quickly identify hoarding behaviors in people with Alzheimer's and dementia. The breakthrough could lead to earlier help for families struggling with unsafe living conditions and stress.
A groundbreaking 20-year study found that people who completed cognitive speed training sessions were 25% less likely to develop dementia. This marks one of the first times researchers have proven that brain training can actually reduce Alzheimer's risk.
Two Irish brothers who carry the same rare dementia gene that killed their mother are running extreme challenges to fund research before their own symptoms begin. Their mission: complete the 2026 London Marathon and sprint across Ireland in 32 days.
A simple computer-based brain training program lasting just five weeks helped adults over 65 reduce their dementia risk by 25% for two decades. It's the first time researchers have proven that a non-drug intervention can protect brain health for this long.
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