Good Brain News - by The Dementia League
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Fighting #dementia, #Alzheimers, & other degenerative conditions by sharing #brain health #science. Supporting the challenges of #caregiving. #Research #news summarized by experts. Join us & share! Not #medical advice. #NonProfit. South Bend, IN. #memory
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Should You Share That Post About Dementia? 🤔
It’s easy to hesitate, worrying about losing followers. But here’s the reality: Approximately 150 million U.S. adults—nearly half of your followers—have experienced dementia through a family member, friend, or coworker.
It’s easy to hesitate, worrying about losing followers. But here’s the reality: Approximately 150 million U.S. adults—nearly half of your followers—have experienced dementia through a family member, friend, or coworker.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
🎉 We want to thank our Bluesky community for all of the follows, likes, and reposts for brain health awareness! 💜
A massive study of 146,416 adults found that COVID-19 infection history increases subjective cognitive decline risk by 21% (was even worse for smokers). #neuroscience #brainhealth #vaccines
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November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A massive study of 146,416 adults found that COVID-19 infection history increases subjective cognitive decline risk by 21% (was even worse for smokers). #neuroscience #brainhealth #vaccines
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Regular physical activity can slow cognitive decline in older adults with high amyloid levels. A moderate daily step count (5,001-7,500) reduces tau accumulation, potentially influencing Alzheimer's progression. h*ttps://buff.ly/QIdVbD8
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Regular physical activity can slow cognitive decline in older adults with high amyloid levels. A moderate daily step count (5,001-7,500) reduces tau accumulation, potentially influencing Alzheimer's progression. h*ttps://buff.ly/QIdVbD8
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Smell Dysfunction in Parkinson's Predicts Memory Loss
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Smell Dysfunction in Parkinson's Predicts Memory Loss
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anosmia (the loss of smell) increases risk of dementia by up to 178% and freezing of gait by 157%. Olfactory function links to dopaminergic depletion and limbic atrophy. #neuroscience Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/NCaPGJm
Anesthesia with propofol may impact the hippocampus 🔍
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
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It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Anesthesia with propofol may impact the hippocampus 🔍
It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
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It disrupts important processes in brain cells and mitochondria, leading to memory issues after surgery. Boosting a specific protein helped protect against this damage.
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Silver-functionalized carbon dots significantly inhibit amyloid aggregation and reduce microbial infections, offering a promising multi-targeted approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment. 🧠 #dementia #neuroscience
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November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Silver-functionalized carbon dots significantly inhibit amyloid aggregation and reduce microbial infections, offering a promising multi-targeted approach for Alzheimer's disease treatment. 🧠 #dementia #neuroscience
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🔬 Brain Health & Microplastics
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🔬 Brain Health & Microplastics
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
A systematic review of 234 studies examines the impact of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) on brain health. Evidence suggests MNPs may penetrate the brain, potentially causing oxidative stress, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neuronal apoptosis. 1/2
Dementia Risk Profiles Unveiled: What you need to know in your 40's
A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Dementia Risk Profiles Unveiled: What you need to know in your 40's
A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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A study on middle-aged adults found that most people had these 5 managable risk factors:
- hyperlipidaemia (92.5%)
- low cognitive activity (72.5%)
- obesity (57.6%)
- hypertension (52.7%)
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A study of 186 T2DM patients with mild cognitive impairment found 25% of those with dyslipidemia progressed to dementia, compared to 12.77% without. High HbA1c variability was also linked to a greater risk of dementia. Learn more:
Clinical value of dyslipidemia and glycemic variability for progression to dementia in type 2 diabetes mellitus-associated mild cognitive impairment - PubMed
This study aims to investigate the clinical baseline characteristics and HbA1c variability in elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as…
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November 19, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A study of 186 T2DM patients with mild cognitive impairment found 25% of those with dyslipidemia progressed to dementia, compared to 12.77% without. High HbA1c variability was also linked to a greater risk of dementia. Learn more:
Connecting Prion Biology and Alzheimer's Disease
A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
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A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
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November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Connecting Prion Biology and Alzheimer's Disease
A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
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A recent study explores the parallels between prion biology and Alzheimer's disease (AD), focusing on the self-propagating (prions) nature of amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Key findings include:
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A new study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who start taking GLP-1 receptor agonists may have a lower risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's compared to those on other treatments. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZudKI0V
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A new study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes who start taking GLP-1 receptor agonists may have a lower risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's compared to those on other treatments. ht*tps://buff.ly/ZudKI0V
How Puerarin, a natural compound, might be good for your brain 🧠
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
November 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
How Puerarin, a natural compound, might be good for your brain 🧠
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
New research shows that puerarin, a natural compound, could help protect against Alzheimer's and insulin resistance caused by unhealthy diets. 1/3
A recent study integrates proteomic and MRI data to explore protein associations with brain changes in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Utilizing data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), researchers combined cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteomics with structural MRI features. 1/3
November 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A recent study integrates proteomic and MRI data to explore protein associations with brain changes in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Utilizing data from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), researchers combined cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteomics with structural MRI features. 1/3
Exploring the Ketogenic Diet for Parkinson's Disease
The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Exploring the Ketogenic Diet for Parkinson's Disease
The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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The ketogenic diet (KD) may offer a multifaceted therapeutic approach for Parkinson's disease (PD), a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder.
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🧠 Vascular Dysfunction in Diabetes and Alzheimer's
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
🧠 Vascular Dysfunction in Diabetes and Alzheimer's
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
New research shows that type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may harm the brain's blood vessels in similar ways. 1/3
Why is a high fat diet bad for brain health?
🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Why is a high fat diet bad for brain health?
🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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🧠 New research reveals that a chronic high-fat diet, particularly rich in saturated fats, may significantly heighten the risk of cognitive decline, inducing conditions like neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, & insulin resistance.
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Why do Poop transplants improve symptoms in Parkinson's? 💩
Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Why do Poop transplants improve symptoms in Parkinson's? 💩
Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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Emerging research links gut microbiome health to Parkinson's, with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) showing promise.
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🧠 Gut-Brain Axis and Medications
Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
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Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
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November 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🧠 Gut-Brain Axis and Medications
Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
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Research highlights that gut microbiota metabolism significantly influences drug effectivnes and neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the need to consider gut health in drug development. #brainhealth #dementia
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🚨 Physician Alert: Urinary drugs increase risk of dementia
- Anticholinergic therapy was linked to a 28% increased risk compared to those who used mirabegron (a beta-3 agonist). Mirabegron may be a safer alternative for long-term management. Repost. 📰 htt*ps://buff.ly/lFHYCuJ
- Anticholinergic therapy was linked to a 28% increased risk compared to those who used mirabegron (a beta-3 agonist). Mirabegron may be a safer alternative for long-term management. Repost. 📰 htt*ps://buff.ly/lFHYCuJ
November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🚨 Physician Alert: Urinary drugs increase risk of dementia
- Anticholinergic therapy was linked to a 28% increased risk compared to those who used mirabegron (a beta-3 agonist). Mirabegron may be a safer alternative for long-term management. Repost. 📰 htt*ps://buff.ly/lFHYCuJ
- Anticholinergic therapy was linked to a 28% increased risk compared to those who used mirabegron (a beta-3 agonist). Mirabegron may be a safer alternative for long-term management. Repost. 📰 htt*ps://buff.ly/lFHYCuJ
♀️ In postmenopausal women, certain cholesterol-related substances (oxysterols) may indicate brain health and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, especially in women APOE4 carriers. #brainhealth #dementia Read here: ht*tps://buff.ly/11pgZx6
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
♀️ In postmenopausal women, certain cholesterol-related substances (oxysterols) may indicate brain health and the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, especially in women APOE4 carriers. #brainhealth #dementia Read here: ht*tps://buff.ly/11pgZx6
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November 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If you’ve learned from our research summaries, please consider donating $5. 💜
We’re a small nonprofit with a 100% volunteer board—every dollar helps people live stronger for longer by funding our social media outreach.
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Please support us by reposting and ❤️ #DementiaLeague
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🚨 Should You Take Prevagen? What you should consider
Prevagen (by Quincy Bioscience) claims to support brain health with a jellyfish protein called Apoaequorin — but serious doubts remain.
The Dementia League’s Opinion: We found no evidence to support the use of Prevagen for brain health. 1/10
Prevagen (by Quincy Bioscience) claims to support brain health with a jellyfish protein called Apoaequorin — but serious doubts remain.
The Dementia League’s Opinion: We found no evidence to support the use of Prevagen for brain health. 1/10
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
🚨 Should You Take Prevagen? What you should consider
Prevagen (by Quincy Bioscience) claims to support brain health with a jellyfish protein called Apoaequorin — but serious doubts remain.
The Dementia League’s Opinion: We found no evidence to support the use of Prevagen for brain health. 1/10
Prevagen (by Quincy Bioscience) claims to support brain health with a jellyfish protein called Apoaequorin — but serious doubts remain.
The Dementia League’s Opinion: We found no evidence to support the use of Prevagen for brain health. 1/10
🚨 New Alzhiemer's Blood Test
A new automated immunoassay for detecting APOE4 gene in blood shows perfect accuracy in identifying APOE ε4 carriers, with 100% sensitivity and specificity,
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A new automated immunoassay for detecting APOE4 gene in blood shows perfect accuracy in identifying APOE ε4 carriers, with 100% sensitivity and specificity,
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October 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🚨 New Alzhiemer's Blood Test
A new automated immunoassay for detecting APOE4 gene in blood shows perfect accuracy in identifying APOE ε4 carriers, with 100% sensitivity and specificity,
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A new automated immunoassay for detecting APOE4 gene in blood shows perfect accuracy in identifying APOE ε4 carriers, with 100% sensitivity and specificity,
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Social isolation is linked to a significant decline in cognitive ability among older adults, highlighting the need for interventions to enhance social support and integration. 🧠 Keep your friends strong to keep your brain strong.
ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41087920/
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October 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Social isolation is linked to a significant decline in cognitive ability among older adults, highlighting the need for interventions to enhance social support and integration. 🧠 Keep your friends strong to keep your brain strong.
ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41087920/
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Improving Brain Health with Magnetic Stimulation
Findings from a recent study on 180 patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) suggest repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can significantly enhance memory and cognitive functions.
Findings from a recent study on 180 patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) suggest repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can significantly enhance memory and cognitive functions.
Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on electroencephalogram and memory function in patients with mild cognitive impairment - PubMed
Patients with MCI receiving rTMS therapy demonstrated improved memory and cognitive functions and EEG grading and exhibited high safety with fewer adverse reactions.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Improving Brain Health with Magnetic Stimulation
Findings from a recent study on 180 patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) suggest repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can significantly enhance memory and cognitive functions.
Findings from a recent study on 180 patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) suggest repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can significantly enhance memory and cognitive functions.