Good Brain News - by The Dementia League
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Fighting #dementia, #Alzheimers, & other degenerative conditions by sharing #brain health #science. Supporting the challenges of #caregiving. #Research #news summarized by experts. Join us & share! Not #medical advice. #NonProfit. South Bend, IN. #memory
Increased social engagement is linked to better cognitive function. Notably, women showed more significant benefits in cognition from social engagement than men. Social engagement is a potentially protective factor against cognitive decline in older adults at high risk. Repost! buff.ly/fVecloI
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Increased social engagement is linked to better cognitive function. Notably, women showed more significant benefits in cognition from social engagement than men. Social engagement is a potentially protective factor against cognitive decline in older adults at high risk. Repost! buff.ly/fVecloI
Regular dental flossing is linked to a 32% reduction in the predicted 5-year Alzheimer's disease risk, while dental visits lower the risk by 28%.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Regular dental flossing is linked to a 32% reduction in the predicted 5-year Alzheimer's disease risk, while dental visits lower the risk by 28%.
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Autoimmune Diseases and Dementia Risk
- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
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- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Autoimmune Diseases and Dementia Risk
- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
Repost! 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/5ZvQloG
- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
Repost! 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/5ZvQloG
Does doing housework help keep you sharp?
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Does doing housework help keep you sharp?
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
Mobile Game Boosts Cognitive Function
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mobile Game Boosts Cognitive Function
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
Gut Microbiota & Dementia
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Gut Microbiota & Dementia
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
Essential Tremor & Dementia
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Essential Tremor & Dementia
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
Understanding Dementia Risk in Stroke Patients 🧠
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Understanding Dementia Risk in Stroke Patients 🧠
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
Smoking and Dementia in Depres*ion Patients
A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Smoking and Dementia in Depres*ion Patients
A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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A massive study of 146,416 adults found that COVID-19 infection history increases subjective cognitive decline risk by 21% (was even worse for smokers). #neuroscience #brainhealth #vaccines
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November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A massive study of 146,416 adults found that COVID-19 infection history increases subjective cognitive decline risk by 21% (was even worse for smokers). #neuroscience #brainhealth #vaccines
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Regular physical activity can slow cognitive decline in older adults with high amyloid levels. A moderate daily step count (5,001-7,500) reduces tau accumulation, potentially influencing Alzheimer's progression. h*ttps://buff.ly/QIdVbD8
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Regular physical activity can slow cognitive decline in older adults with high amyloid levels. A moderate daily step count (5,001-7,500) reduces tau accumulation, potentially influencing Alzheimer's progression. h*ttps://buff.ly/QIdVbD8
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Smell Dysfunction in Parkinson's Predicts Memory Loss
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Smell Dysfunction in Parkinson's Predicts Memory Loss
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anesthesia with propofol may impact the hippocampus 🔍
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
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It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/3LxGQWd
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Anesthesia with propofol may impact the hippocampus 🔍
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/3LxGQWd
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/3LxGQWd
Silver-functionalized carbon dots significantly inhibit amyloid aggregation and reduce microbial infections, offering a promising multi-targeted approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment. 🧠 #dementia #neuroscience
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November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Silver-functionalized carbon dots significantly inhibit amyloid aggregation and reduce microbial infections, offering a promising multi-targeted approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment. 🧠 #dementia #neuroscience
Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/Cpv0GFU
Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/Cpv0GFU
🔬 Brain Health & Microplastics
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🔬 Brain Health & Microplastics
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
Dementia Risk Profiles Unveiled: What you need to know in your 40's
A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Dementia Risk Profiles Unveiled: What you need to know in your 40's
A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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Connecting Prion Biology and Alzheimer's Disease
A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
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A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
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November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Connecting Prion Biology and Alzheimer's Disease
A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
1/3
A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
1/3
A new study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who start taking GLP-1 receptor agonists may have a lower risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's compared to those on other treatments. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZudKI0V
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A new study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who start taking GLP-1 receptor agonists may have a lower risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's compared to those on other treatments. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZudKI0V
How Puerarin, a natural compound, might be good for your brain 🧠
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
November 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
How Puerarin, a natural compound, might be good for your brain 🧠
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
A recent study integrates proteomic and MRI data to explore protein associations with brain changes in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Utilizing data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), researchers combined cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteomics with structural MRI features. 1/3
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A recent study integrates proteomic and MRI data to explore protein associations with brain changes in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Utilizing data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), researchers combined cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteomics with structural MRI features. 1/3
Exploring the Ketogenic Diet for Parkinson's Disease
The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Exploring the Ketogenic Diet for Parkinson's Disease
The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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🧠 Vascular Dysfunction in Diabetes and Alzheimer's
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🧠 Vascular Dysfunction in Diabetes and Alzheimer's
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
Why is a high fat diet bad for brain health?
🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Why is a high fat diet bad for brain health?
🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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Why do Poop transplants improve symptoms in Parkinson's? 💩
Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Why do Poop transplants improve symptoms in Parkinson's? 💩
Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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🧠 Gut-Brain Axis and Medications
Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
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Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
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November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🧠 Gut-Brain Axis and Medications
Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/V1bHSzX
Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
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