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Biking in Mid-Life May Lower the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study finds active transportation modes like biking may help lower the risk of dementia and protect a part of the brain linked to memory.
Caffeinated Coffee May Protect Your Body and Mind as You Age
Women who consume regular coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 free of 11 major chronic diseases and with no cognitive impairment, according to a new study.
Sitting Too Long Increases Alzheimer’s Risk Even If You Exercise
A new study finds sitting too much leads to brain shrinkage even if you get the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week.
Would You Want to Know If You Had Alzheimer’s Disease Before Having Symptoms?
More than 7 million U.S. adults are now living with Alzheimer’s, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association.
Treating High Blood Pressure Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk, Study Finds
Proven interventions for high blood pressure lower the odds for dementia and cognitive decline, according to researchers.
Heavy Drinking Increases the Risk for Dementia, New Study Finds
Having 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week may damage areas of the brain linked to memory and thinking.
Unhealthy Diet and Middle-Age Belly Fat Linked to Memory and Other Cognitive Problems
A new study finds diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio strongly impact brain function as you age.
Living Near an Ocean With High Levels of Microplastics May Impact Brain Function, a Preliminary New Study Finds
A preliminary new study finds an association between high levels of microplastics in the ocean and increased rates of cognitive decline in people who live in nearby coastal communities.
Having COVID-19 May Raise Your Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A new study finds people infected with COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disorder that causes extreme exhaustion, memory and thinking problems.
What Is the MIND Diet, and Can It Lower Your Risk of Memory Problems Later in Life?
A new study finds people who most closely follow the MIND diet experience significantly less cognitive decline over time.
College Students Who Vape May Be Hurting Their Ability to Learn
In a new study, college students who vaped scored below the normal range on cognitive function tests that assessed learning, memory, problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
Fish Oil Supplements May Help People at High Risk for Alzheimer's
A new study finds taking a daily fish oil supplement may slow brain cell deterioration in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer’s – but researchers say it does not benefit all older adults.
Health News Results - 94
Lead Exposure Can Harm Kids' Memory, Study Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 10, 2025
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THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Even low levels of lead exposure can harm kids' working memory, potentially affecting their education and development, according ...
Well-being Might Be Important To Memory
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2025
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FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Caring for your emotional health might also help keep your memory sharp, a new study says.
People with higher levels of well-being have a reduced risk of memory loss in middle age, according to a new study published June 19 ...
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No Babyhood Memories? Study Provides Clues Why
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2025
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Babies and toddlers are sponges, incessantly soaking up lessons from the world around them.
So why, then, can’t adults remember specific events from their earliest moments of childhood?
A new study indicates that memories of baby experiences might remain, lur...
Heavy Weed Use Affects Young Adults' Short-Term Memory
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 30, 2025
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Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests.
MRI scans showed less brain activation in heavy tokers performing tasks that tested their ability to temporarily hold a limited amount...
