Tag: dementia prevention
Soy and brain health: new evidence on cognitive decline from Asian cohorts
A 2025 meta-analysis of 68,691 Asian adults found that higher soy intake was associated with 8% lower odds of major…
Resistance Training Protects Brain Health Through Vascular and Cognitive Pathways, New Evidence Shows
Resistance training influences brain health through endothelial function, neurotrophic signalling, blood-brain barrier integrity, and inflammation control, according to 2025 research.…
Coffee’s Dose-Response Puzzle: Why 2–3 Cups Daily May Shield Against Dementia
Moderate coffee consumption—2 to 3 cups daily—is associated with the lowest dementia risk in a new meta-analysis of 450,000+ participants,…
Brain’s Energy Demands and Micronutrient Metabolism: What the Evidence Shows
The brain consumes 20% of the body's energy in adults, rising to 50% in early childhood. This extraordinary demand depends…
Resistance Training Protects Brain Health Through Multiple Pathways, Research Shows
Resistance training activates seven biological pathways that protect brain health and reduce dementia risk, according to Allison et al. (2025).…
Resistance Training Protects Brain Health: How Muscle Strength Reduces Dementia Risk
Resistance training protects cognitive health through seven distinct biological pathways—vascular, molecular, and inflammatory. Greater muscle strength is associated with lower…
Aerobic Exercise Reverses Age-Related Hippocampal Shrinkage in Older Adults
A 12-month aerobic exercise trial published in PNAS reversed age-related hippocampal shrinkage in older adults, with participants gaining 2% in…
Shingles Vaccination and Dementia Prevention: Why Randomized Trials Are Critically Needed
Observational evidence linking shingles vaccination to reduced dementia risk has reached unprecedented robustness, prompting both the NIH and international Alzheimer's…