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A 24-year study of over 8,200 adults reveals that higher body mass index accelerates cognitive decline, but weight management may reverse the trend within two years.

A new study of nearly 90,000 adults links less than 42 minutes of bright daylight exposure daily to a higher risk of developing dementia.

A new UK clinical trial is testing repurposed diabetes and ADHD medicines to treat Alzheimer’s disease, aiming to speed up the discovery of effective treatments.

New research shows 3,000 steps daily reduces tau protein buildup, slowing Alzheimer’s progression. Experts say modest activity targets are realistic for older adults.

Researchers found that oligodendrocytes, cells that protect nerve fibers, can become dysfunctional with age and contribute to cognitive decline.