Cognitive Decline

Margaret Cantwell

A new path to reversing Alzheimer’s: Restore brain energy

Researchers restored a fundamental process inside severely damaged brains, and what happened next challenged assumptions about how permanent Alzheimer’s damage may be. The finding points toward an overlooked piece of the puzzle.

Carolyn Gretton

What to do about the hidden brain shift that starts at 50

Something starts changing in your brain’s memory center around 50. Scientists have uncovered a shift that may help explain why the aging brain becomes more vulnerable, and what steps we can take to protect it.

Joyce Hollman

3 midlife risks tied to 13 fewer dementia-free years

Three common midlife health risks may quietly chip away at your dementia-free years. Research suggests the difference could add up to nearly 13 years — and the good news is, these are risks you can do something about…

Joyce Hollman

A bodybuilding supplement may halt Alzheimer’s progression

Exercise is great for the brain. And if your exercise game includes bodybuilding, you may have an edge over the rest of us: halting the progression of Alzheimer’s. But if weight training is off the table for you, there’s an easier way…

Joyce Hollman

What vitamin C levels may reveal about your aging brain

Vitamin C has a reputation for boosting the immune system and supporting skin aging. But brain scans reveal a much bigger role: one tied to gray matter, brain connections and cognitive aging. Keeping your levels up may be easier than you think…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The simple home upgrade for a sharper brain in just one month

Air pollution particles may do more than irritate your lungs, they may affect your brain. If you’re 40+, a simple home appliance that cleans your air may also rev up your brain. Here’s what the study found and how to put cleaner air to work for a healthier brain as you age.