Brain Health Jun 29, 2026
RCT · JAMA neurology

Could Low-Dose Lithium Help Slow Early Memory Decline?

A new clinical trial explores whether a low dose of the common drug lithium can help protect the mind in adults with early memory issues.

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Brain Health Jun 29, 2026
RCT · Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Semaglutide May Boost Cognitive Function in People With HIV

A new clinical trial suggests the popular weight-loss drug semaglutide may help combat cognitive decline in individuals living with HIV by reducing inflammation.

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Brain Health Jun 22, 2026
Cohort study · Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience

Alzheimer's Gene Amplifies the Impact of Brain Shrinkage

A new study reveals how the notorious APOE ε4 gene works in tandem with brain shrinkage to dramatically accelerate cognitive decline.

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Brain Health Jun 15, 2026
Observational · Gut microbes

How Gut Bacteria Byproducts Could Help Predict Cognitive Decline

Scientists have identified a distinct signature of gut-derived molecules in the blood that can accurately flag early signs of cognitive decline.

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Brain Health Jun 15, 2026
Review · Cells

Could Recharging Cellular Batteries Fight Alzheimer's?

A new scientific review highlights how targeting mitochondrial health could be the key to stopping Alzheimer's disease.

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Brain Health Jun 8, 2026
Meta-analysis · The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease

Cumulative High Systolic Blood Pressure Increases Long-Term Dementia Risk

A new analysis reveals that long-term, cumulative high systolic blood pressure—especially during middle age—significantly increases your risk of developing dementia later in life.

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Brain Health Jun 1, 2026
Cohort study · Neurology

Microscopic Brain Fluid Channels Linked to Cognitive Decline

Tiny fluid-filled spaces in the brain may be an early warning sign for executive function and memory loss, even when other vascular markers are absent.

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Brain Health May 25, 2026
Cohort study · Journal of Clinical Hypertension

High Cumulative Systolic Blood Pressure Linked to Cognitive Decline

A large-scale study reveals that long-term high systolic blood pressure significantly accelerates mental decline in middle-aged and older adults.

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Brain Health May 25, 2026
Observational · Science Translational Medicine

Leaky Brain Barriers Link Head Injuries to Cognitive Decline

Years after retiring, contact sports athletes with repetitive head injuries show persistent blood-brain barrier leaks linked to immune system dysregulation.

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