Small Amount of Alcohol May Raise Dementia Risk, Study Finds Wednesday, September 24, 2025 alcohol dementia brainhealth cognitive research risk drinking neuroscience memory health Recent scientific studies have found that consuming even small amounts of alcohol may increase the risk of developing dementia. Traditionally, moderate alcohol intake was often considered harmless or even beneficial for … Read More
Warning: Larger Waist Sizes Linked to 13% Increased Dementia Risk Sunday, September 21, 2025 dementia waistsize obesity alzheimers parkinson health abdominalfat riskfactor brainhealth study A recent study has highlighted a concerning link between waist size and the risk of dementia. Individuals with higher levels of abdominal fat face a 13 percent greater chance of being diagnosed with dementia, encompassing … Read More
Having a Purpose in Life Could Reduce Dementia Risk by Nearly One-Third Wednesday, August 27, 2025 dementia purpose longevity bluezones cognitivehealth wellbeing brainhealth aging research prevention Research focusing on Blue Zones—regions around the world where people enjoy exceptional longevity—has uncovered a compelling connection between having a sense of purpose and reduced dementia risk. These areas, which include … Read More
Dementia Experts Reveal Seven Hobbies That Could Shield Your Brain Monday, July 14, 2025 dementia brainhealth cognition hobbies mentallystimulating lifelonglearning neurodegeneration prevention mentalwellness socialengagement While dementia remains a complex condition with no known cure, new insights from Admiral Nurses—specialist dementia caregivers affiliated with Dementia UK—point to practical ways you can help protect your brain. Their … Read More
Common Life Events Elevate Dementia Risk Differently in Men and Women, Study Finds Monday, July 14, 2025 dementia alzheimer's brainhealth bereavement financialstress genderdifferences education neurology biomarkers stress New research reveals that common stressful life events—such as losing a partner, unemployment, and financial difficulties—can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by affecting brain structure and … Read More
Three Lifestyle Changes That Can Significantly Protect Brain Health and Reduce Dementia Risk Sunday, July 13, 2025 dementia brainhealth alcohol diet hearingloss cognition prevention alzheimer’s nhs lifestyle Dementia is often mistakenly viewed as an inevitable part of aging, but emerging research reveals that many of its underlying causes are modifiable through lifestyle changes. In the UK alone, over 944,000 people live with … Read More