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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Brain Health May 18, 2026
Cohort study · The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease

Lifestyle Risks Accelerate Cognitive Decline in Early Alzheimer's

Common health issues like diabetes, high cholesterol, and inactivity speed up memory loss specifically in older adults already harboring silent Alzheimer's proteins.

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Brain Health May 18, 2026
Review · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD

Does Hearing Loss Actually Cause Dementia?

While hearing loss is often linked to dementia, new research suggests that this connection might be due to study biases rather than a direct cause.

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Brain Health Apr 27, 2026
Cohort study · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Higher Omega-3 Levels Linked to Lower Early-Onset Dementia Risk

New research suggests that maintaining higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in your blood could significantly reduce your risk of developing early-onset dementia.

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Brain Health Apr 19, 2026
Lab study · Cell metabolism

Too Much Vigorous Exercise Might Harm Your Brain Function

While moderate workouts are great for you, pushing your body to extreme limits might trigger a microscopic energy crisis that clouds your thinking.

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Brain Health Apr 19, 2026
Animal study · Nature

Reversing Age-Related Memory Loss by Targeting the Gut Microbiome

New research reveals that an age-related buildup of specific gut bacteria blocks signals to the brain, driving memory loss—and fixing this connection can restore cognitive function.

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