A new Stanford-led study analyzing a natural experiment in Wales found that adults who received the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia over seven years, offering one of the strongest pieces of evidence to date linking vaccines to reduced dementia risk.
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.
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.
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.