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Bottled-up stress is causing you more damage than you think - A new study suggests silent stress could be quietly stealing older adults' memories

Bottled-up stress, particularly internalized feelings of hopelessness, is silently eroding memory in older Chinese Americans, a Rutgers Health study reveals. This hidden emotional strain, often overlooked due to cultural pressures and immigrant challenges, significantly worsens cognitive function. The research highlights the urgent need for culturally sensitive interventions to address this…

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The Oura Ring 5 Just Started Shipping and Its New Health Features Are Unlike Anything a Wearable Has Done Before

Oura Ring 5 launched June 4, 2026, with blood pressure signals, lab result integration, GLP-1 tracking, and an IRB-approved brain health study. Starting at $399.

Medical Daily

Technology can have detrimental impacts on the brain — enter ‘friction-maxxing’

‘When life is too frictionless, your brain goes on autopilot,’ one clinical psychologist noted

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New Study of 4,000 Adults Shows Brain Health Can Improve at Any Age — Even in Your 80s and 90s

UT Dallas 3-year study of 3,966 adults aged 19–94: brain health improved at every age with consistent daily practice. Greatest gains in those starting lowest. No age ceiling found.

Medical Daily

I'm a Neuroscientist—6 Daily Habits to Prioritise Over Supplements for Brain Function and Longevity

Step away from the supplements.

Marie Claire

8 Brain-Health Habits Backed by Real Science

Neurological conditions affect over 3.4 billion people around the world, making them the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide. However, many people don’t know...

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The gut-brain bombshell: How bacteria in babies may hold the key to preventing Autism, ADHD

New research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing the risk of conditions like ASD and ADHD. Scientists discovered that specific microbes may offer a protective effect, opening avenues for future diet-based interventions and probiotics to support neurodevelopment.

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Give your body the tools it needs to make the reward chemical dopamine with these five dietitian-recommended foods

Learn about the nutrients that support good brain health and emotional regulation

Fit & Well

Environmental Exposures and Alzheimer’s: Government Focus on Hidden Risk Factors for Women

Growing research is changing how experts think about brain health, especially for women. Scientists have long focused on genetics, aging, and lifestyle when studying dementia, but attention is now shifting toward environmental exposures and Alzheimer’s. From air pollution to industrial chemicals, researchers are examining how everyday surroundings may quietly influence…

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Eat This, Not That: Ultra-Processed Foods Raise Death Risk by 15% and Speed Cognitive Decline by 28%

A frozen pizza after work, a sugary breakfast bar on the way out the door, and chips during a late-night show can feel harmless. But researchers are increasingly connecting ultra-processed foods to serious long-term health risks, including higher death rates and faster brain aging. Some studies suggest diets high in…

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Brain Health Is Wealth: Experts Say Preserving White Matter Integrity Could Unlock $26 Trillion in Economic Value

When people think about wealth, they usually picture savings accounts, retirement funds, or rising home values. But a growing group of researchers and economists says one of the world’s most valuable assets sits inside our skulls. The conversation around brain health is shifting from a medical issue to an economic…

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Why Adding Bananas to Your Smoothie May Reduce Its Health Benefits, Study Finds

While bananas are considered among the healthiest fruits on the planet—packed with essential nutrients, dietary fiber, and minerals—a new study suggests they may be undermining berry-based smoothies and significantly reducing the body's ability to absorb flavanols, plant compounds linked to heart and brain health.

Medical Daily

Hormone Therapy Isn’t Just for Hot Flashes—Researchers Say It May Guard Against Dementia

For years, hormone therapy was mostly discussed as a treatment for hot flashes, night sweats, and other frustrating menopause symptoms. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at a much bigger question: could hormone therapy also help protect the brain? Interest in the link between hormone therapy and dementia has…

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Why brain health is an urgent priority for G7 member countries

Housed within a bony skull, the human brain remains, in large part, a mystery to all of us in the medical community.

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Doctors Warn This Common Sleep Mistake May Harm Your Brain

For millions of people, the final moments before sleep are spent staring at a glowing screen. Whether it is scrolling endlessly through social media, watching videos in bed, replying to late night messages, or falling asleep with the television still running, nighttime screen exposure has quietly become one of the…

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5 Morning Habits That May Be Damaging Your Brain Slowly

Modern life has transformed mornings into a race against time. Millions of people wake up already stressed, immediately reach for their phones, skip breakfast, overload on caffeine, or rush through the start of the day without realizing how these habits may affect the brain over time. Neurologists and mental health…

The Conversation

Why supplements aren’t a shortcut to healthy ageing

The use of dietary supplements has increased sharply in recent years. Vitamins, minerals and other nutritional products are often marketed as simple ways to boost energy, support immunity, protect brain health or even promote longevity. For many people, taking supplements can feel like a sensible, proactive health habit.

The Independent UK

Eating eggs five times a week could slash Alzheimer’s risk

While no diet can cure or reverse Alzheimer’s eggs contain nutrients that scientists believe can boost brain health

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Microplastics May Be Quietly Damaging Your Brain—5 Ways They Fuel Dementia

Microplastics are no longer just an environmental concern—they’re increasingly being studied for their potential impact on human health, including the brain. These tiny particles, often smaller than a grain of sand, have been detected in drinking water, food, and even human blood. Recent research suggests that microplastics and dementia may…

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Brain Health Win: Learning a New Skill After Age 55 Lowers Cognitive Decline Risk by 23%

Learning something new can be frustrating and challenging, but it can also keep you healthy. That’s right. Research is now showing that learning new skills...

Fit & Well

The mouth-brain link: how healthy gums could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease

Four tips for better oral health—which could mean better brain health too

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Adults Over 55 Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Sleep Could Face Faster Memory Decline

If you’ve ever brushed off a short night of sleep as “no big deal,” it might be time to rethink that—especially after age 55. Growing...

International Business Times UK

Onder Albayram Fish Oil Raises Alarm as Study Links EPA Supplements to Tau Buildup Following Repeated Head Injuries

A new study in Cell Reports suggests EPA in fish oil may affect brain repair and Alzheimer's-related proteins, with implications for brain health and those with repeated traumatic brain injuries.

Medical Daily

4 Medications That May Increase Dementia Risk: Warning Signs You Should Know Today

Learn 4 medications linked to higher dementia risk, safer alternatives, and prevention tips to protect memory and long-term brain health.

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Functional Foods for Pets: Beyond Basic Nutrition

A pet enjoying a nutrient-rich meal designed to support overall health and wellness.

Pet nutrition has evolved far beyond simply filling a bowl with kibble. Today, pet owners are increasingly focusing on functional foods ingredients that not only provide basic nutrition but also deliver additional health benefits. These foods play…

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