Gut microbiome interventions are proving surprisingly effective at preserving memory
Gut health has spent years on the periphery of serious medical conversation, associated more with digestive discomfort than with anything as consequential as memory or mental sharpness. That is changing fast. A growing body of research is drawing an increasingly clear line between the health of the gut microbiome and the trajectory of cognitive decline […]
Dandelion leaves may hold a surprising secret weapon against Alzheimer’s
They grow in sidewalk cracks, front lawns, and vacant lots. Most people yank them out without a second thought, tossing them into yard waste bags like the nuisances they have always been assumed to be. But dandelions, it turns out, may deserve a serious second look, especially when it comes to protecting the aging brain. […]
New study finds APOE4 carriers who eat more meat show significantly less cognitive decline
A new observational study published in JAMA Network Open has found that people carrying the APOE4 genetic variant, the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, may experience slower cognitive decline when they eat higher amounts of meat. The finding does not apply broadly to the general population and the researchers are careful to […]
Brain health researchers approve mentally active sitting
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine analyzed health data from more than 20,000 adult brain between the ages of 35 and 64, focusing on how different types of sedentary behavior relate to dementia risk. The research drew a distinction between two categories of sitting: mentally passive activities that require little cognitive […]
Spear Bio unveils biomarker tests that spot brain disease early
Biomarker science just got a powerful new set of tools. A biotechnology company focused on ultrasensitive protein detection has taken a significant step forward in the race to identify neurodegenerative diseases earlier and more accurately. Spear Bio introduced three new diagnostic assays at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases, known as AD/PD 2026, […]
AI tool finds Alzheimer’s warning signs with 93% accuracy
Alzheimer’s disease has long outpaced the tools designed to catch it. By the time most people receive a diagnosis, the disease has already been quietly reshaping the brain for years. A new study published in the journal Neuroscience suggests that artificial intelligence may be on the verge of changing that reality, giving clinicians a powerful […]
Gum disease raises dementia risk by 95%
Most people think of brushing their teeth as a routine act of basic hygiene. But a growing body of research is making clear that what happens in the mouth has far reaching consequences for the rest of the body including the brain. Research presented recently at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual […]
Pomegranate: A potential ally in the fight against Alzheimer’s
Recent research has brought new hope in the quest for improving brain health and combating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. A substance called urolithin A, found in pomegranates, has been shown to potentially enhance memory and assist in the treatment and prevention of dementia. Understanding urolithin A’s Impact on Brain Health Studies suggest that urolithin A […]
New blood test could detect Alzheimer’s disease
An innovative new blood test is being developed to help detect the signs of Alzheimer’s disease. New research has suggested that the test could actually be just as good at detecting the signs of Alzheimer’s disease as lumbar punctures. “This study is a hugely welcome step in the right direction as it shows that blood […]