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Quit Smoking to Slow Brain Decline

Giving up smoking, even after the age of 40, can help protect your memory and thinking skills as you get older. A new study from University College London (UCL) shows that people who stop smoking…… Quit Smoking to Slow Brain Decline...

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Shingles increases Dementia Risk

Scientists caution that contracting shingles may heighten Alzheimer’s risk. An Oxford University-led study suggests the infection triggers a brain reaction tied to dementia by reactivating a dormant herpes virus, typically harmless since childhood. This causes…… Shingles increases Dementia Risk...

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Hearing and Loneliness Risks

Researchers have found that hearing loss combined with acute loneliness can accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, offering a potential simple preventive measure for millions at risk of dementia. A University of Geneva study, analyzing…… Hearing and Loneliness Risks...

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200 proteins under investigation

For years, Alzheimer’s research has focused on A-beta and tau amyloids, which harm neurons and impair brain function. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests these plaques may not act alone. Researchers identified over…… 200 proteins under investigation...

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Ground-breaking Alzheimers blood test

At the European Academy of Neurology Congress in Helsinki, researchers unveiled a groundbreaking blood test that could revolutionize Alzheimer’s disease management by identifying patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) likely to progress rapidly to severe…… Ground-breaking Alzheimers blood test...

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