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Short Sleep Harms Your Brain, But Regular Oversleeping Might Be An Even Bigger Red Flag

Think sleeping in is harmless? New research shows that regularly getting too much sleep could be a major warning sign for your brain health.

Medical Daily · Mar 11, 2025

High street opticians could use AI to spot dementia risk with eye scan

New technique means the eye can be studied for markers of brain health and signs of neurodegeneration

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025

Chewing wood can have these surprising benefits for the brain and memory; here's what to know

Chewing has long been considered beneficial for digestion and nutrient absorption. But what you chew apparently could have a surprising impact on your brain too. A new study reveals that munching on harder foods, like wood, may boost memory and enhance brain health in ways softer foods can’t.

The Times of India · Mar 4, 2025

Just 1 simple change in the daily routine can improve brain function

Our daily habits have a great impact on how our brain functions and small changes can make a big difference. One surprising and simple tweak that can improve brain health and cognitive function is improving the health of your mouth—yes, you read that right!

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2025

Bacteria in your mouth may hold clues to your brain health and dementia risk – new study

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes as we age. In turn, this could affect whether someone ages normally or develops…

The Conversation · Feb 5, 2025

Dementia: why prescription drugs like antibiotics and vaccines have been linked to lower risk of the disease

There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many patients.

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025

Neuroscientist Warns: 3 Drinks That May Harm Your Memory, And What To Sip Instead

What you drink could be quietly affecting your brain health, warns a leading neuroscientist specialized in Alzheimer's prevention.

Medical Daily · Jan 30, 2025

Why neglecting your brain health can make it harder to achieve physical goals

Our cognition and mental wellbeing are crucial factors for our quality of life and put us in a good position to contribute to society. Ultimately, it can be near impossible to achieve physical goals and demanding life challenges if our brain health is not optimal.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

5 ways reading benefits your brain health for over 65s

As we get older, our cognitive abilities can decline. However, reading has surprising benefits for our brain health.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Thyroid, liver proteins help maintain brain health and help treat Alzheimer’s, study reveals

The recent study that links thyroid and liver proteins with brain functioning has promised a new approach to tackling Alzheimer’s disease. Certain thyroid and liver proteins have been discovered to be of high importance when it comes to moderation of the cognitive ability as well as providing protection against neurodegenerative…

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2025