Consumer News Yes, You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk, new study suggests

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These ... Read More

Can music reduce dementia risk for older adults?

Listening to music has been shown to soothe those with dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. A new study suggests that when older adults listen to music regularly, they may actually reduce ... Read More

Could This Precision Medicine Approach Help You Delay Dementia?

A UCSF-led study reveals combining genetic risk factors like APOE4 with cardiovascular risks such as high LDL, obesity, and hypertension can predict dementia likelihood. Lifestyle changes targeting ... Read More

Eating More of This Vegetable Could Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk, According to Dietitians

This powerhouse vegetable is packed with compounds that help protect brain cells from inflammation and oxidative stress. Read More

Doing this after age 70 can slash your dementia risk by 39%

One everyday activity is practically pitch perfect when it comes to delaying dementia. US cases are predicted to double by 2060, with about half of Americans expected to experience cognitive decline ... Read More

Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power

Keeping the brain young and thriving is crucial for physical, mental, and emotional health. A sharp brain also keeps chronic conditions such as dementia at bay. But how exactly do you achieve this? Read More

Listening To Music Linked To 39% Lower Dementia Risk, New Study Says

A new study showed that regularly listening to music, whether its' from Sir Mix A Lot (pictured here) or someone else, is associated with lower likelihoods of cognitive decline and dementia. (Photo by ... Read More

Simple steps to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

SIMPLE STEPS THAT CAN REALLY MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. WE HAVE THIS TOOL CALLED THE BREAKER SCORE. THE BRAIN CARE SCORE, DEVELOPED AT HARVARD AND MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM TO HELP DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF ... Read More

Listening to music after 70 may cut dementia risk by nearly 40%, new study suggests

A new study that suggests listening to or playing music could slash the risk of dementia might have you singing a new tune. Adults over 70 who regularly listen to music were nearly 40% less likely to ... Read More

Study: Shingles vaccine could reduce risk of dementia, cardiovascular conditions

The shingles vaccine can significantly reduce the chance of developing vascular dementia, while also lowering the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and death in people ages 50 and older, according to ... Read More

Even a few thousand steps a day can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s – new study

Eef Hogervorst has received funding from Economic and Social Research Council, Road Safety Trust, Alzheimer's Research UK, ISPF, Dunhill Medical Trust. She was affiliated with NICE as expert on ... Read More