What happens to your brain when you ditch your phone

Neuroscience is catching up to what your body already knew — and the findings are unsettling The first thing most people notice isn't relief. It's a phantom buzz — a ghost vibration in an empty pocket, the body still waiting for a signal that isn't coming. It sounds minor. It isn't. That sensation is just…

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Researchers expose 2 sneaky risk factors quietly fueling dementia

A landmark study redraws the map of dementia prevention — and your cholesterol levels and eyesight may be more consequential than you ever imagined. The science of dementia is moving fast. Within just the past few years, researchers have developed a blood test that can detect Alzheimer's disease with roughly 90 percent accuracy, and a growing…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 18, 20260Comments

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8 Brain health habits dementia doctors refuse to skip

Neurologists and geriatricians reveal the daily rituals that could keep your mind sharper — and longer. Aging is the single greatest risk factor for dementia, and genetics, education, and socioeconomic background all play a role in shaping the health of the brain — none of which are negotiable. But the science is emphatic on this: lifestyle…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 10, 20260Comments

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5 Secrets SuperAgers use to stay mentally sharp

Exploring how certain seniors maintain mental clarity well into old age As people age, cognitive changes are often considered inevitable. Memory lapses, slower problem-solving, and difficulty recalling details become common. Yet, a unique group of adults over 80 defies these expectations. Known as SuperAgers, these individuals retain mental sharpness similar to middle-aged adults, demonstrating a…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 4, 20260Comments

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The sinus bacteria now linked to Alzheimer’s disease

New research suggests a common eye bacterium may silently accelerate cognitive decline — and your next eye exam could hold the answer. For decades, scientists have searched for Alzheimer's disease in the brain. Now, a startling new avenue of investigation points somewhere far less expected: the human eye. A landmark study published in Nature Communications…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 25, 20260Comments

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Lead exposure may be quietly stealing your memory

New research reveals a chilling link between lifetime lead accumulation and rising dementia rates — and the danger may have started before you were born. The threat hiding in aging pipes, peeling paint, and contaminated soil may be far more sinister than previously understood. Groundbreaking research has drawn a stark line between cumulative lead exposure…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 22, 20260Comments

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The hidden brain threat lurking behind everyday hearing loss

New research suggests the brain changes tied to age-related hearing loss could be an early warning sign of something far more alarming. There is something deeply unsettling about losing your hearing gradually — the way conversations blur at the edges, the way high-pitched sounds fade like a radio signal drifting out of range. But a…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 18, 20260Comments

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Menopause may reshape your brain, new research shows

New research reveals unexpected cognitive shifts during this life transition—and what women can do about it The conversation around menopause has long centered on hot flashes and hormonal fluctuations. But emerging research suggests the story is far more complex, particularly when it comes to what's happening inside the brain. A landmark study from the University…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 11, 20260Comments