Substantial changes in annual lipid measurements for older adults could signal an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline, according to an analysis of the ASPREE trial. The findings suggest the potential of a “novel biomarker,” the authors say. These…
The study does not prove that advanced biological age causes dementia; it only shows an association. "With the rising impact of dementia around the world, identifying risk factors and implementing preventive measures is essential," said study author Yacong Bo, PhD,…
A little movement could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers found that engaging in as little as 35 minutes of moderate…
A nurse-led program combining brain-health coaching with a mobile app helped middle-aged adults improve their estimated dementia risk profiles over a year. The study measured changes in risk factors, not whether people went on to develop dementia. The trial involved…
Higher physical activity levels, both self-reported and device-measured, were associated with a lower risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a prospective UK study showed. "[T]his result does not support the general avoidance of or reduction in physical activity, especially…
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4:00 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS — A new study suggests that physical frailty may contribute to the development of dementia. The study was published on September 17, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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Building on the 2024 research linking rationing to metabolic and vascular health, the team also tested whether adult type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure explained the link between early sugar restriction and dementia, and they checked two conditions considered unlikely to…
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Even one more year of high school before dropping out might lower long-term odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a new study says. U.K. teens who stayed in school an…
New research led by Monash University shows a multi-domain dementia risk reduction program delivered by general practice nurses can improve estimated dementia profiles in middle-aged adults, offering a practical new model for proactive brain health. Published in The Lancet Regional…
What raises and lowers the risk of dementia: hearing, blood pressure, sleep, exercise, diet and the prevention studies that test them.
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