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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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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · Mar 7

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.

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14h

Individuals with diabetes have a 71% greater risk to experience cognitive decline compared to those without, highlighting the need for targeted screening, healthy diets, and treatments. 🧠

What lifestyle factors help blood sugar?

Read here: ht*tps://buff.ly/B9AKka5

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 1d

Creatine supplementation may enhance cognitive function in older adults, with 83.3% of studies showing positive effects on memory and attention. 🧠

Repost this cool finding and follow us for more great tips!
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#Brainhealth #neuroscience #memory

Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 2d

❓ What are a few things people can do to keep their minds sharp as they age?

Fast food? Binging Netflix?

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 3d

Delirium is a sudden, often reversible state of confusion /isorientation caused by a medical issue — not a disease itself. 🧠

3 causes:
1️⃣ Infections (UTIs)
2️⃣ Medications (sedatives & anticholinergics)
3️⃣ Metabolic (dehydration or low sodium)

Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/ER6jJbg

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 4d

‼️ Most people don't realize how easy it is to find research articles on any topic to directly answer your questions.

1) Google Scholar (type in keywords)
2) PubMed (type in keywords)
3) OpenEvidence (AI based)

OpenEvidence may be the best b/c it answers questions & gives supporting articles.

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 4d

A 5-year study reveals that the MIND Diet was superior to the Mediterranean diet in protecting cognitive functioning as you age. 🥗 🥚

Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/q3iCOtb

Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 5d

Fiber helps the Brain. 🧠 But how?

Adding fiber, like inulin, to the diet of mice with Alzheimer’s features changed the gut bacteria and reduced brain plaques linked to the disease in humans. ht*tps://buff.ly/HKdG5E6

Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 6d

🫀 + 🧬 The Regional Vulnerability Index predicts the risk of converting from mild cognitive impairment to dementia in the next 3 years with 74% accuracy based on APOE e4 gene and cardiovascular risk factors. Repost if you found this interesting!

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 6d

Know someone with Lewy Body Dementia?

Consider reading and sharing this just published article that reviews current treatment options. buff.ly/Loz0R4l
#LBD #LewyBody #dementiatreatment

Pharmacological strategies for managing dementia with Lewy bodies: an expert review of symptom-targeted care - PubMed

Effective DLB management requires an individualized, symptom-prioritized approach that carefully balances therapeutic benefit with potential adverse effects, particularly given the high risk of…

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 7d

🧠50% higher dementia risk if you have both hearing AND vision problems face a 50% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those without sensory problems. Read: ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41014505/ #endalz #Neuroscience #dementiaprevention

Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 9d

COVID-19 and Brain Connectivity

COVID-19 infections have been linked to a significant reduction in functional brain connectivity in dementia patients, suggesting it may accelerate neurodegenerative processes. 🧠 ht*tps://buff.ly/cLOF15N

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 10d

Nice! Your not missing much with shrimp, taste good but very very low omega-3’s in shrimp.🦐

Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 10d

🐟Fish oil supplementation significantly improved Amyloid-Beta accumulation in a rat model of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting its potential role in preventing Alzheimer's progression. Do you take fish oil?

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 10d

In a world of crazy AI videos, 80 ft tsunamis, and cats flipping burgers, it is difficult to make a true impact with brain health posts. We hope that you have found our posts meaningful. Thank you for the continued follows and reposts! ❤️

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11d

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There's potential for personalized medicine based on gut health, but more research is needed to make it predictable and effective. 🧠

ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40937571/

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11d

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When this connection is disrupted, it can potentially lead to conditions like Alzheimer's or epilepsy. This report suggests that changing our diet, using probiotics, and other treatments could help.

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11d

Microbiome -> Brain Connection Update: What people should know.

This study, just published, highlights how the gut-brain axis, which connects our gut and brain, is crucial for understanding neurological diseases.

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 12d

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- Enhance neuronal survival under stress
- Modulate neurotransmitter release
- Reduce neuroinflammation

The findings suggest a potential role for reducing dementia risk. More human studies needed. Like if you found this interesting! ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40937396/

Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 12d

✏️ Hydrogen Sulfide: A Potential Neuroprotective Breakthrough

This new article highlights how hydrogen sulfide (often known for its rotten egg smell) might be a promising agent in neuroprotection.

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 13d

Loss of estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone increases inflammation and disrupts this cleaning. Hormone replacement restores balance, potentially lowering Alzheimer’s risk, especially in postmenopausal women. Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/dSkWOus

#endalz #alzhiemers

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14d

Wait for it. 😮 Like and share if you agree.

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 40 Hz Gamma Stimulation & Alzheimer's: New Findings

This finding suggests that if you listen to 40 Hz neural entrainment, you may benefit from having your eye closed in a quiet space so that you are not distracted by your environment. Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/e4D50FI

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14d

Really? Darn it, I googled it too! 😣

Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14d

Wait for it. 😮 Like and share if you agree.

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Good Brain News - by The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 15d

Staying fit matters, even after long breaks

Exercise can create a lasting "muscle memory" that helps our muscles grow and stay healthy, even if we take breaks from working out. Restarting a workout routine may not be as hard as you think. 💪 (in mice) ht*tps://buff.ly/7yKpnKi

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