You can cut your risk of dementia by 61% by doing this — but you have to start before age 70

Listen up — your brain health might depend on it. New research suggests that a single device can dramatically reduce your dementia risk, but only if you get one before the age of 70. The findings come ... Read More

This Nightly Habit Could Be Raising Your Dementia Risk, New Study Says

A new study in Neurology links chronic insomnia with a 40% higher risk of later cognitive impairment. People with insomnia who also slept less than usual, were more likely to have markers tied to ... Read More

Small doses of exercise can reduce the risk of dementia by up to 40%, study finds

As life expectancy increases across the world, the challenge of keeping the brain sharp has become a central issue in public health. Cognitive decline is the leading threat to independence in old age, ... Read More

Researchers find a simple way to reduce dementia risk

New UC Davis research links sense of purpose to lower dementia risk. Adults with strong purpose in life were 28% less likely to develop cognitive decline. Findings suggest purpose may protect the ... Read More

This is the Best Type of Exercise to Reduce Your Dementia Risk, Neuroscientist Says

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a neuroscientist explains how to look after your brain with these simple lifestyle habits. Read More

Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years. Read More

What foods increase risk of dementia? How your diet is creating the 'perfect storm' for cognitive decline

Wondering what foods cause dementia? Neurology expert Dr Pablo Quiroga Subirana explains why ultra-processed food can potentially increase the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's and damagi ... Read More

Mediterranean diet can slow memory decline and reduce dementia risk

When it comes to memory loss and dementia, your genes play a powerful role. But as new research shows, what you eat—and how your body processes that food—can make a surprising difference, even for ... Read More

Researchers Have Discovered 2 New Dementia Risk Factors. Here's What They Are.

A new report found that high cholesterol and untreated vision loss put you at higher risk of developing dementia. TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Strides have been made in the world ... Read More

Mediterranean diet may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study finds

Genes and diet interact: People with two copies of the APOE4 gene, the strongest genetic driver of Alzheimer’s, show unique biological changes tied to dementia risk. Metabolic fingerprints identified: ... Read More

Do Common Vaccines Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

The use of common vaccines was not associated with a lower risk of dementia in adults aged ≥50 years. Findings are from a population-based cohort study that included 13,383,431 participants (age ≥50 ... Read More