Eat Better | Delay Dementia
A new study finds that what we eat — and how we carry weight — in midlife could have long-lasting effects on memory, brain structure, and cognition later in life.
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Menopausal Symptoms Predict Dementia Risk
A study out of the University of Calgary has revealed a strong association between the number of menopause symptoms women experience and their risk of developing dementia. The findings call for more attention to how menopause affects not only hormones but also long-term brain health.
Looming Increase in Dementia
A new Nature Medicine report estimates a 42% lifetime risk of dementia by 2060 in the U.S.—double current levels. While the data are sobering, experts stress that nearly half of dementia cases are preventable through known lifestyle and health interventions.