A recent study found that older adults who drink unsweetened, fully caffeinated coffee have a lower risk of developing dementia and related diseases. Specifically, coffee drinkers exhibited a 34% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and lower mortality from neurodegenerative diseases. However,… Read More »Unsweetened caffeinated coffee may reduce risk of dementia
Research indicates that vaccines, including flu, Tdap, and shingles vaccines, may significantly reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A recent meta-analysis found that vaccination was associated with a 35% overall reduction in dementia risk. While vaccines don’t prevent… Read More »Vaccines significantly reduce dementia risk
A new study reveals a link between severe infections and increased dementia risk, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found specific infection-related proteins associated with cognitive decline and brain atrophy. They emphasize preventing infections through vaccination as a strategy to potentially reduce… Read More »Severe infections are linked to increased risk of dementia
A study found that daily nut consumption may reduce the risk of all-cause dementia by 16% among non-obese individuals with healthy lifestyles. However, the study has limitations, and the correlation is not established as causation. While nuts are nutritious, they… Read More »A new study links eating nuts to lower risk of dementia — maybe
A recent study suggests that higher caffeine intake may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss tied to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Conducted among individuals with cognitive impairment, the research indicates a potential link between caffeine consumption and… Read More »Higher caffeine consumption linked to lower risk of memory loss
A new peer-reviewed study links cognitive impairments in long COVID patients with Alzheimer’s-like dementia. The research highlights EEG abnormalities and neuroinflammatory mechanisms common to both conditions, suggesting that long COVID patients may face earlier-onset cognitive decline. Vaccination is recommended to… Read More »Long COVID linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes
A new study in JAMA Network Open shows an anti-inflammatory diet, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, and tea, can reduce the risk of dementia in older adults with pre-existing cardiometabolic diseases. This diet correlates with better brain health markers compared to… Read More »Anti-inflammatory diet may reduce dementia risk in some people
A new study indicates that the shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia, corroborating earlier findings. Shingles, caused by the Varicella zoster virus, can reemerge later in life, leading to serious health issues. Preventing shingles through vaccination may also… Read More »Dementia risk reduced by shingles vaccine
A study in JAMA Network Open by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed over 92,000 participants, finding that consuming at least 7 grams of olive oil daily could reduce dementia-related death risk by 28%. Replacing margarine… Read More »Study shows that olive oil reduces risk of dementia mortality
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are global concerns as the population ages. The Mediterranean diet, characterized by whole grains, olive oil, fish, and moderate wine, has potential protective effects. Observational studies suggest that adherence to this diet reduces the risk of… Read More »Mediterranean diet and risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease?