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Intake of Low-, No-Calorie Sweeteners Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 3, 2025 – Consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) is associated with faster cognitive decline, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Neurology. Natalia...
Sugar Substitutes Could Be Bad For Brain Aging, Study Argues
THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 — Artificial sweeteners like Equal and Sweet’N Low might help you cut calories, but it might be at the cost of future brain power, according to a new study. People who consume ...
Sense of Life Purpose Lowers Risk for Cognitive Impairment
THURSDAY, Sept. 4, 2025 – A sense of purpose in life (PiL) is associated with a lower risk for and later onset of cognitive impairment, according to a study published online in the October issue of...
FDA Approves Subcutaneous Leqembi for Treatment of Early Alzheimer Disease
TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Leqembi Iqlik, a subcutaneous version of lecanemab, for weekly maintenance after the 18-month intravenous (IV) phase....
Type of Hormone Therapy Used After Menopause Affects Memory Performance
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 – Earlier age at menopause is associated with lower scores on all cognitive domains, and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) differentially affects cognition, according to a study...
A Sense Of Purpose Can Protect Brain Health In Aging
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 — Having a sense of purpose in life is not only personally fulfilling, but might also protect your brain against the ravages of dementia, a new study says. People who reported ...
Mediterranean Diet Beneficial in Those With High Alzheimer Disease Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 – Individuals at high genetic risk for Alzheimer disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRDs) derive benefit from a Mediterranean diet, according to a study published online...
A Common Trait Between Newborns And Alzheimer’s Patients?
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — The brains of newborns have a surprising trait in common with adults who’ve developed Alzheimer’s disease, a recent study says. Both have elevated blood levels of a well-...
Helping Others Linked to Higher Level of Cognitive Function
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 – Helping others, both via formal volunteering and informal helping, is associated with higher levels of cognitive function and slower cognitive decline, according to a study...
Adults With Hearing Loss Using Hearing Aids Have Reduced Dementia Risk
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 – Adults with hearing loss (HL) with hearing aids have a reduced risk for dementia, according to a research letter published online Aug. 18 in JAMA Neurology. Lily Francis,...
Volunteering Slows Brain Aging
TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 — Want to keep your brain healthy as you age? Regularly volunteer some of your time to your community, neighborhood, friends or family, a new study suggests. People who r...
Cognitive Impairment, Work Productivity Loss Linked in Bipolar Disorder
MONDAY, Aug. 18, 2025 – There is a weak correlation between change in cognitive impairment and change in work productivity loss in adults with bipolar disorder, according to a study published online...
Psychotherapy Might Be Key Treatment For Low Back Pain
TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 — A type of psychotherapy appears to provide long-lasting relief for people suffering from chronic low back pain, a new clinical trial says. Back pain patients who underwent c...
Metformin Use Tied to Lower Risk for Dementia, Death in Adults With Overweight, Obesity
TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 – Metformin use is associated with lower risks for dementia and all-cause mortality across body mass index (BMI) groups in patients with overweight or obesity, according to a...
Tiny Traces of Lithium May Help Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s
FRIDAY, Aug. 8, 2025 — Tiny amounts of lithium — a natural metal — may help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and signs of aging, new research shows. Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Rush Uni...