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Could a newly discovered brain cell structure hold the secret to slowing Alzheimer's disease progression? Scientists uncover a hidden gatekeeper with shocking implications

Penn State scientists discovered a hidden structure within brain cells. This structure acts as a gatekeeper controlling what enters neurons. It regulates nutrient and protein uptake, which is vital for brain health. Disrupting this structure accelerates the absorption of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's. Preserving this cellular gatekeeper may offer…

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What people with Metabolic Syndrome should know about their brain health

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The 7 foods to include in your diet to boost brain health – including dark chocolate

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The 7 brain-boosting foods you should buy, according to experts

Different foods have different properties and compounds, such as flavonoids and omega-3 fatty acids, that can enhance brain health in different ways

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Football headers: growing evidence suggests this skill is damaging to brain health

Whether it’s at practice or during a Fifa World Cup match, football players could unknowingly be putting their brain health at risk every time they take to the field.

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Fish Oil Supplements Do Not Improve Memory or Brain Health, a Two-Year Study Found

A 2026 two-year study confirmed fish oil supplements reached the brain — and still found no meaningful improvement in memory or cognition. Here's what the evidence now shows.

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It's never too late to improve your brain health with this one habit, a new study reveals, as 94-year-olds show progress

The study looked at the impact of brain training activities and healthy habits on the brain health of participants 19 to 94 years old

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5 Healthy Foods People Eat Too Much of Without Realizing It

For years, people have been taught to swap chips for nuts, desserts for fruit, and sugary breakfasts for smoothie bowls. While these choices are undeniably better for overall health, the word "healthy" can sometimes create a false sense of security. Nutrition experts often point out that calories, sugar, and fats…

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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.

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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

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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.

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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…

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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.

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