September 1, 2026 7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with The World Health Organization has added seven new dementia risk factors, including stroke, sleep apnea, HIV and air pollution, to its updated guidelines.
August 31, 2026 Dr. Daniel Amen breaks down everyday habits that could help prevent dementia Psychiatrist Daniel Amen discusses updated global recommendations for reducing cognitive decline, highlighting hormones, cardiovascular health, restorative rest, sensory loss, social connection and other factors tied to healthy aging.
August 28, 2026 Common vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk in older adults A Brown University study found Shingrix reduced dementia risk by 24% over four years, building on prior research linking the shingles vaccine to brain health.
August 25, 2026 Major brain changes that occur around age 50 could impact dementia risk Microglia decline after age 50 as inflammatory blood-derived immune cells infiltrate the hippocampus, potentially driving neuroinflammation and dementia.
August 19, 2026 FDA-approved focused ultrasound therapy targets Parkinson's disease symptoms Dr. Bhavya Shah and Parkinson's patient Bud Leavell explain a groundbreaking focused ultrasound therapy. The non-invasive procedure uses MRI guidance to target brain areas, instantly stopping severe tremors.
August 18, 2026 Parkinson’s patient’s yearslong tremor vanishes within minutes of new ultrasound treatment Bud Leavell's Parkinson's tremor vanished minutes after receiving FDA-approved focused ultrasound at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Arlington, Texas.
August 18, 2026 Neuroradiologist discusses newly approved Parkinson's therapy that can erase tremor Dr. Bhavya Shah, a neuroradiologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, discusses a focused ultrasound treatment that was approved by the FDA in January 2026 to treat the primary motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including stiffness and slowness.
August 14, 2026 Alzheimer's risk may be 35% lower with common menopause treatment, study finds A Stanford study found estrogen-only menopausal hormone therapy linked to 35% lower Alzheimer's pathology and 39% lower dementia odds in women.
August 13, 2026 Prichard Colon, boxer left in vegetative state after illegal punches in 2015 bout, dead at 33 Prichard Colon, who suffered a subdural hematoma after illegal punches in his 2015 bout against Terrel Williams, has died at 33 after years in care.
August 10, 2026 3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds NYU Langone Health research reveals how avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking in midlife could add nearly 13 dementia-free years.