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Structured Coaching Improved Cognition 55 Percent More Than General Advice in a Latin American Dementia Trial

A Lancet trial of 1,065 older adults across 11 Latin American countries found that structured lifestyle coaching improved cognition by 55%.

Medical Daily · Sep 8

New study reinforce the positive impacts of lifestyle changes on cognitive health and dementia risk

A new study recently presented in London to an audience of more than 1,000 global experts on dementia during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2026) and simultaneously published in the journal The Lancet reinforce the positive impacts of lifestyle changes on cognitive health. Dubbed LatAm-FINGERS, the study’s findings caused…

The Conversation · Aug 27

World Health Organization Names Twenty Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors in Its First Major Guideline Update Since 2019

WHO released updated dementia risk guidance covering 20 modifiable factors, adding air pollution and multidomain programs while flagging where evidence runs out.

Medical Daily · Aug 23

Blood Test Can Predict Alzheimer's Risk a Decade Before Symptoms Appear, JAMA Study Finds

A JAMA study published July 15, 2026 found elevated p-tau217 in blood predicts 78% risk of cognitive impairment within 10 years in healthy older adults. What patients need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

FDA Approves Weekly At-Home Injection of Leqembi for Alzheimer's Patients Starting Treatment

FDA approved LEQEMBI IQLIK on July 13, 2026, a weekly at-home autoinjector for early Alzheimer's patients. Here's what it means and what patients should know.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

A $100 Million Trial Launched Today to Test Whether GLP-1 Drugs Plus Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Dementia

Alzheimer's Association launched the $100M PROTECT-Cog Study July 13, 2026 in London to test GLP-1 drugs plus lifestyle changes as dementia prevention. First global trial of its kind.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

After Danny Glover’s Harrowing Diagnosis Reveal, Doctor Shares Warning Symptoms

“There are 10 warning signs for any form of dementia,” Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, a neuroscientist, noted.

Bored Panda · Jul 1

'He's Aware Sometimes and Then Sometimes Not': Danny Glover's Daughter Reveals Actor's Tragic Alzheimer's Reality

Danny Glover, 79, has revealed he is living with Alzheimer's, as his daughter Mandisa describes his fading memory and why the family chose to speak out now.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

New FDA-Approved Blood Tests Can Detect Alzheimer's Before Symptoms Worsen, but Access Remains Limited

Two FDA-approved blood tests can now detect Alzheimer's early, but Medicare doesn't cover pre-symptom screening and access gaps remain severe. Here's what you need to know.

Medical Daily · Jun 26

New Research Suggests Ultra-Processed Foods Can Shrink Attention Span Despite an Otherwise Healthy and Balanced Diet

A study of 2,100+ adults in Alzheimer's & Dementia found that each 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake measurably reduces attention — even in otherwise healthy eaters.

Medical Daily · Jun 17