Good Brain News - by The Dementia League
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Should You Share That Post About Dementia? 🤔
It’s easy to hesitate, worrying about losing followers. But here’s the reality: Approximately 150 million U.S. adults—nearly half of your followers—have experienced dementia through a family member, friend, or coworker.
It’s easy to hesitate, worrying about losing followers. But here’s the reality: Approximately 150 million U.S. adults—nearly half of your followers—have experienced dementia through a family member, friend, or coworker.
Thank you so much for following us, ❤️-ing our posts, and sharing our work with others.
Every like, share, and comment helps us spread dementia research that can help people live stronger for longer. We’re a small, 100% volunteer nonprofit—and your support truly keeps us going. 💜 #DementiaLeague
Every like, share, and comment helps us spread dementia research that can help people live stronger for longer. We’re a small, 100% volunteer nonprofit—and your support truly keeps us going. 💜 #DementiaLeague
December 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thank you so much for following us, ❤️-ing our posts, and sharing our work with others.
Every like, share, and comment helps us spread dementia research that can help people live stronger for longer. We’re a small, 100% volunteer nonprofit—and your support truly keeps us going. 💜 #DementiaLeague
Every like, share, and comment helps us spread dementia research that can help people live stronger for longer. We’re a small, 100% volunteer nonprofit—and your support truly keeps us going. 💜 #DementiaLeague
Sleep and Dementia Risk Alert 😴
Various sleep disorders significantly impact dementia risk. Sleep-related movement disorders show the highest increase in vascular dementia risk (153%). Prioritizing sleep management is crucial for dementia prevention. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/bNEYoth
Various sleep disorders significantly impact dementia risk. Sleep-related movement disorders show the highest increase in vascular dementia risk (153%). Prioritizing sleep management is crucial for dementia prevention. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/bNEYoth
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Sleep and Dementia Risk Alert 😴
Various sleep disorders significantly impact dementia risk. Sleep-related movement disorders show the highest increase in vascular dementia risk (153%). Prioritizing sleep management is crucial for dementia prevention. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/bNEYoth
Various sleep disorders significantly impact dementia risk. Sleep-related movement disorders show the highest increase in vascular dementia risk (153%). Prioritizing sleep management is crucial for dementia prevention. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/bNEYoth
Dementia Prevention Insights
🔍 A large 2025 study of ~200k individuals found low social contact, diabetes, and abdominal obesity significantly raise dementia risk, notably in those with low APOE genetic risk. For APOE4 carriers, hypertension was a major contributor.
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🔍 A large 2025 study of ~200k individuals found low social contact, diabetes, and abdominal obesity significantly raise dementia risk, notably in those with low APOE genetic risk. For APOE4 carriers, hypertension was a major contributor.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Dementia Prevention Insights
🔍 A large 2025 study of ~200k individuals found low social contact, diabetes, and abdominal obesity significantly raise dementia risk, notably in those with low APOE genetic risk. For APOE4 carriers, hypertension was a major contributor.
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🔍 A large 2025 study of ~200k individuals found low social contact, diabetes, and abdominal obesity significantly raise dementia risk, notably in those with low APOE genetic risk. For APOE4 carriers, hypertension was a major contributor.
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A new 2025 study found that people who stayed strong in five key areas of functional abilities — thinking, mood, movement, senses, and energy — were 35% less likely to die (and 43% less likely to get dementia) over the next decade than those who didn’t. #Healthyaging
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December 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A new 2025 study found that people who stayed strong in five key areas of functional abilities — thinking, mood, movement, senses, and energy — were 35% less likely to die (and 43% less likely to get dementia) over the next decade than those who didn’t. #Healthyaging
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A new 2025 study found that liver dysfunctiong was linked with impaired cognition. Emphasizing liver health is crucial to prevent mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the elderly.
Memory problems? Get liver blood work done. Repost.
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Memory problems? Get liver blood work done. Repost.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A new 2025 study found that liver dysfunctiong was linked with impaired cognition. Emphasizing liver health is crucial to prevent mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in the elderly.
Memory problems? Get liver blood work done. Repost.
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Memory problems? Get liver blood work done. Repost.
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Increased social engagement is linked to better cognitive function. Notably, women showed more significant benefits in cognition from social engagement than men. Social engagement is a potentially protective factor against cognitive decline in older adults at high risk. Repost! buff.ly/fVecloI
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Increased social engagement is linked to better cognitive function. Notably, women showed more significant benefits in cognition from social engagement than men. Social engagement is a potentially protective factor against cognitive decline in older adults at high risk. Repost! buff.ly/fVecloI
Regular dental flossing is linked to a 32% reduction in the predicted 5-year Alzheimer's disease risk, while dental visits lower the risk by 28%.
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Learn more: htt*ps://buff.ly/IB4Y4AZ
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Regular dental flossing is linked to a 32% reduction in the predicted 5-year Alzheimer's disease risk, while dental visits lower the risk by 28%.
Learn more: htt*ps://buff.ly/IB4Y4AZ
Learn more: htt*ps://buff.ly/IB4Y4AZ
Autoimmune Diseases and Dementia Risk
- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
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- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
Repost! 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/5ZvQloG
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Autoimmune Diseases and Dementia Risk
- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
Repost! 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/5ZvQloG
- Autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may increase dementia risk.
- Certain treatments for these conditions, including immunosuppressants, could influence cognitive outcomes.
Repost! 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/5ZvQloG
Does doing housework help keep you sharp?
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
December 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Does doing housework help keep you sharp?
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
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This new study found that older adults who do housework regularly are less likely to experience cognitive impairment. So, a little housework could go a long way in promoting healthy aging! #brainhealth buff.ly/YHPuceo
🏭 A new study highlights a serious link between air pollution and the rising rates of Alzheimer's disease, which could double by 2060. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/dZABDYD
December 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🏭 A new study highlights a serious link between air pollution and the rising rates of Alzheimer's disease, which could double by 2060. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/dZABDYD
Mobile Game Boosts Cognitive Function
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Mobile Game Boosts Cognitive Function
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
A new mobile app significantly enhanced cognitive abilities in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.The large-scale development could serve as an effective tool for cognitive enhancement in this population. ht*tps://buff.ly/DwNrxKu
Gut Microbiota & Dementia
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Gut Microbiota & Dementia
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
New research shows that changes in gut bacteria may play a big role in mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Higher levels of these bacteria were linked with potentailly heathier brains: Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcaceae, and Lachnospiraceae.
Essential Tremor & Dementia
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Essential Tremor & Dementia
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
Post-morton (after death) study of brains found that people with essential tremor (ET) had a significantly increased risk of dementia. In addition, those with ET and dementia had much higher levels of Alzheimer-type pathology. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZejGA1b
Periodontal disease may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer's and speed up memory loss. The study highlights that treating gum issues could help in preventing or managing Alzheimer's. Taking care of your teeth and gums is serious!
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Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Information on preventing and treating periodontal (gum) disease and NIDCR’s related research.
Learn more: https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/health-info/gum-disease/more-info
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November 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Periodontal disease may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer's and speed up memory loss. The study highlights that treating gum issues could help in preventing or managing Alzheimer's. Taking care of your teeth and gums is serious!
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Understanding Dementia Risk in Stroke Patients 🧠
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Understanding Dementia Risk in Stroke Patients 🧠
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
- Increased dementia risk starts 10 years BEFORE the first stroke.
- The highest risk occurs within the first year after a stroke.
Early prevention is important. Repost and read this to learn more: 📰 h*ttps://buff.ly/1py3Ywz
Smoking and Dementia in Depres*ion Patients
A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Smoking and Dementia in Depres*ion Patients
A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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A large study of over 1.2 million depressed people found that smoking increased dementia risk significantly. Quitting reduced risk. 📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/BYPqBCZ
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🎉 We want to thank our Bluesky community for all of the follows, likes, and reposts for brain health awareness! 💜
November 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🎉 We want to thank our Bluesky community for all of the follows, likes, and reposts for brain health awareness! 💜
A massive study of 146,416 adults found that COVID-19 infection history increases subjective cognitive decline risk by 21% (was even worse for smokers). #neuroscience #brainhealth #vaccines
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November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A massive study of 146,416 adults found that COVID-19 infection history increases subjective cognitive decline risk by 21% (was even worse for smokers). #neuroscience #brainhealth #vaccines
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Regular physical activity can slow cognitive decline in older adults with high amyloid levels. A moderate daily step count (5,001-7,500) reduces tau accumulation, potentially influencing Alzheimer's progression. h*ttps://buff.ly/QIdVbD8
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Regular physical activity can slow cognitive decline in older adults with high amyloid levels. A moderate daily step count (5,001-7,500) reduces tau accumulation, potentially influencing Alzheimer's progression. h*ttps://buff.ly/QIdVbD8
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Smell Dysfunction in Parkinson's Predicts Memory Loss
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Smell Dysfunction in Parkinson's Predicts Memory Loss
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anesthesia with propofol may impact the hippocampus 🔍
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
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It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/3LxGQWd
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Anesthesia with propofol may impact the hippocampus 🔍
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/3LxGQWd
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
📰 ht*tps://buff.ly/3LxGQWd
Silver-functionalized carbon dots significantly inhibit amyloid aggregation and reduce microbial infections, offering a promising multi-targeted approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment. 🧠 #dementia #neuroscience
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Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/Cpv0GFU
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Silver-functionalized carbon dots significantly inhibit amyloid aggregation and reduce microbial infections, offering a promising multi-targeted approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment. 🧠 #dementia #neuroscience
Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/Cpv0GFU
Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/Cpv0GFU
🔬 Brain Health & Microplastics
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🔬 Brain Health & Microplastics
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
Dementia Risk Profiles Unveiled: What you need to know in your 40's
A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
1/2
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Dementia Risk Profiles Unveiled: What you need to know in your 40's
A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
1/2
A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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