Brain Health

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New Habit Boosts Brain Health as You Age

A 10-year study revealed that older adults who engaged in processing speed training reduced their dementia risk by a significant 29% compared to a control group, according to Nature .

Nathaniel Brooks·June 29, 2026
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Study Links Higher Vitamin C Levels to Better Brain Structure

A recent study of 2,044 older adults in Japan revealed that individuals with lower vitamin C levels had measurably smaller brain tissue volume and weaker structural network patterns.

Marcus Ellery·June 21, 2026
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Study Finds Women's Brains Face Steeper Cognitive Decline Path

In a recent study, biomarker models accurately predicted cognitive decline in women with 70% accuracy, highlighting specific biological markers like P-tau217, according to USC research .

Nathaniel Brooks·June 8, 2026
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Mastering Recall: Strategies to Improve Your Memory

If you have ever tried to cram for a test by rereading notes, you were likely using one of the least effective ways to remember information.

Nathaniel Brooks·June 2, 2026
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New scientific breakthroughs offer hope for forgetting words

A recent study found that people who occasionally struggle to recall a specific word often demonstrate superior long-term memory for related concepts, according to Dr.

Nathaniel Brooks·May 31, 2026
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Deep Sleep Loss Linked to Early Alzheimer's Signs

Just one night of severe sleep deprivation can increase beta-amyloid plaques in healthy individuals by 5%, a stark early marker for Alzheimer's disease, according to PMC .

Jenna Wallace·May 22, 2026