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The Dementia League

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The Dementia League – Empowering you with science-backed ways to protect your brain! We summarize the latest peer-reviewed research on lowering dementia & Alzheimer’s risk + healthy brain habits. Stay informed, take action. Follow for weekly breakthroughs!

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
SHOCKING NEW STUDY Scientists found that people feel mentally sharper when they eat healthier. Who would have thought.🤔 Reply with a picture of your next meal. 🍔 📰 Patterns and Indicators of Cognitive Function. JAMA Neurol. 2026 Feb 23:e260062
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🚨 Ozempic-like drugs may affect brain aging Scientists are investigating whether GLP-1 medications used for diabetes and weight loss could also support brain health by reducing inflammation and improving neuron energy systems. Human trials are underway. #DementiaLeague 🧠https://buff.ly/5CLqBcx
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🚨 Scientists may have uncovered a hidden gut–brain connection involving B-vitamins. A new review suggests B6, B12, folate, & riboflavin could influence brain aging by shaping the gut microbiome and inflammation. Low levels of these vitamins are common in older adults. 🧵 #brainhealth #neuroscience
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
🚨 The menopause–brain connection may be bigger than we thought. A review highlights 4 forces shaping women’s cognitive aging: • Aging • Estrogen loss • Diet • Neuroinflammation These factors may interact to influence long-term brain health. 👇
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
🧠 A surprising dementia risk factor may be hiding in your mouth. In a study of ~99,000 adults, people who couldn’t afford needed dental care later had higher rates of heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Your dentist may play a bigger role in brain health than we thought.
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
🧠 STUDY: Coffee, tea, and brain health Researchers followed 131,821 adults for up to 43 years. People who drank more caffeinated coffee had lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The strongest signal appeared around 2–3 cups per day. Here’s what the data showed. 🧵
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
🧠 Could a Flu Shot Help Protect Your Brain? A massive new meta-analysis of 2 million adults found that people who received the influenza vaccine had up to a 31% lower risk of dementia. Like and share this post! buff.ly/Eq2dmiV
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🧠 Could Lyme Infection Leave a Lasting Mark on the Brain? Emerging research suggests Lyme bacteria may trigger chronic brain inflammation tied to Alzheimer’s pathways. Thoughts? Learn more: buff.ly/TSzRnZe
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🧠 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Mimic Dementia—And It’s Often Missed. Not all memory loss is neurodegeneration. New research highlights how vitamin B12 deficiency can cause cognitive symptoms that closely resemble dementia—sometimes called pseudo-dementia. Learn more: buff.ly/DVRf1j3
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
🧠 Your Liver Might Be Affecting Your Brain More Than You Think Large studies now link liver fibrosis to a ~30% higher risk of dementia—even beyond traditional liver disease concerns. Noticing memory or thinking changes? Get liver function tests. Learn more: buff.ly/CRd1uEc
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🧠 2 weeks of brain stimulation improved memory in Alzheimer’s Theta-band tACS boosted short-term memory in mild Alzheimer’s, with effects lasting 10 weeks. buff.ly/DZiv66t
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🧠 42% Lower Dementia Risk Linked to Magnesium Intake. Could magnesium be an overlooked brain-health nutrient? Learn more: buff.ly/NSGU6n0
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
🧠 Sound + Light Reduced Alzheimer’s Proteins by Up to 53%. Would you listen to 40Hz stimulation sounds? Consider looking in iTunes or your music store for 40 hz or Neural Entrainment. Learn more: buff.ly/jFmdVvI
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
🧠 Hearing Loss Isn’t Just About Ears. ~150k dementia cases may be tied to hearing loss in older adults. Preventing hearing loss could meaningfully reduce dementia risk. Like and share if you found ths interesting! Study: buff.ly/2mtfU97
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
🧠 Sleep Insights: How much do you really need? Both short (<7 hrs) and long (≥8 hrs) sleep durations increase odds of subjective cognitive decline (SCD). Addressing sleep disparities could be key to mitigating cognitive decline risk, especially in midlife. buff.ly/IFsG1Cw
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
COPD patients face a 1.74-fold higher risk of cognitive decline, impacting attention, memory, and executive functions, which can worsen daily living and increase mortality. 🧠 buff.ly/s4TBHMY
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
While both the ketogenic diet and a control diet helped reduce depression symptoms after 6 weeks, the difference was very small and not very meaningful. Does this impact your mood food choices? buff.ly/AUnkMZq
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
New research suggests Alzheimer’s may start with failing mitochondria — the brain’s energy systems. Could protecting brain energy early change the disease course? buff.ly/CO9y2Hm #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Neuroscience
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
🚨 RESEARCHER ALERT: New Alzheimer's Disease MRI Staging Proposed An individualized brain atrophy score (BAS) for disease staging correlates with dementia severity and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers, enhancing precision in AD management and early risk stratification. 📰https://buff.ly/wPtNYMR
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
🧠 Higher physical activity trajectories are linked to a 25% lower risk of transitioning from no cognitive impairment to mild cognitive impairment and a 13% reduced risk of MCI progressing to dementia. Learn more: buff.ly/yu34i9F Like this post if you found it interesting & repost!
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
New research on Alzheimer's disease shows that problems with the brain's immune system play a key role in the disease, not just the usual focus on certain proteins. Targeting immune responses might be a promising way to slow down memory loss and cognitive decline. 🧠 Read Here: buff.ly/DBiBTwB
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
A recent study found that 82% of adults over 50 are open to genetic risk testing for dementia risk. People with higher health literacy and more concerns about Alzheimer's were more willing to test, while reliance on doctors made them less so. Would you? Why or why not? 📰 buff.ly/BWWl0mE
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Not feeling sharp? Kidney problems can impact brain health. New research shows that chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects not just the kidneys but also brain health because toxins build up and harm the brain. A balanced diet can help kideny functions and brain. 🥗 buff.ly/ImfRKFy
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
New research shows that exercise can help fight Alzheimer's disease by boosting a process called autophagy, which clears out damaged and dying cells. By combining exercise with natural products, we might find even better ways to manage or prevent Alzheimer's. 🧠 Did you walk today? buff.ly/yQbtLaG
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
A new study shows that agomelatine, a medication already used for depression, may help protect against Alzheimer's disease in both rats and human brain cells. This research highlights how it could slow down the disease's effects, especially in different sexes. 📰 buff.ly/2ghSBR9
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
In 2023, 16.9% of US adults aged ≥45 reported subjective cognitive decline, with 59.3% expressing worry about it, highlighting the need for early identification and management. 🧠 Do you feel a reduction in feeling sharp? What have you done that helped? pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41650298/
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Take a second looks at this remarkable finding.
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Understanding GABA's Role in Alzheimer's Disease: Study found that reduced synaptic inhibition in neurons occurs before cellular death. GABA receptors play a crucial role in maintaining synaptic health and may offer therapeutic targets. Learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41651661/
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
🚨 Groundbreaking 3-year study just dropped: This Diet may have STOPPED progression of Alzheimer's Participants following the MIND Diet (leafy greens, berries, nuts, healthy meats, olive oil) showed stable plasma Aβ42/40 levels — while the usual-diet group had a significant 2.8% decline.
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Eggsactly 🧠
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We heard you! 😊 We will stay on Bluesky and tweak our approach to this platform. We genuinely hope that people have been assisted and educated and encouraged by our posts on brain health and dementia prevention information. 🧠
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We have found the Bluesky platform to be limited in terms of sharing detailed information without tediously making threads. Let us know if you want us to keep posting on Bluesky by hearting this post. Gonna need 20 hearts to keep this going here.
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
🚨 Revolutionizing Alzheimer's Risk Assessment: assessing a risk gene using blo*d A recent study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of a blo*d plasma test for apolipoprotein E4 (apoE4) in assessing Alzheimer's disease risk. 1/4
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Bluesky makes it tough and time consuming to make an informative science post. Anyone else find it tough to get good info without having to mess with a thread?
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
We have updated our social media profile logo and profile header. What does everyone think?
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
90% of people fail this simple body question. Which organ uses the most oxygen?
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
🧠 The Dawn of Personalized Alzheimer's Care: Tau-Targeting Therapies Are Here New disease-modifying treatments targeting tau are revolutionizing early-stage Alzheimer's identification—promising tailored, precision care. But to unlock their full potential, we need:
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Vascular Health and Cognitive Function: A Closer Look A recent study explores the link between vascular function and cognitive performance in a racially diverse group at risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Key findings include:
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Osteoporosis is linked to an 80% greater risk of dementia. Those with osteoporotic fractures face an even higher risk, with a 143% increase. Stay 💪 buff.ly/ds3kXOh
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Do Our Genees Impact the Gut-Brain Connection in Alzheimer's Disease? A recent study examined the relationship between the APOE4 allele, a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), and gut microbiome composition. Key findings: 1/4
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure can change the brain in ways that may increase dementia risk. Manage these health issues to help protect your brain. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41442779/
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Should I Take Vitamin E for Cognitive Health? 🔎 Vitamin E, especially from diet or multivitamins, may protect against cognitive impairment. This effect is likely enhanced by synergistic components in multivitamin formulations. Study here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41418497/
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Switching from a high-fat diet to either a high-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet in mice reversed obesity-induced cognitive deficits and improved hippocampal neurogenesis. 🧠 Learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41475465/ #dementia #neuroscience #keto
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
🧠 Brain Health Insights Recent research highlights the significant role of lifestyle factors in brain health, particularly in preventing cognitive decline. Key findings include:
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Neurological diseases have become a bigger issue worldwide from 1990 to 2021, especially strokes and Alzheimer's. While some death rates have dropped, alcohol use is increasing the burden of epilepsy in older adults. Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41474679/ #endalz #epilepsy
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
A long-term study in Sweden found that eating more high-fat dairy, like cheese and cream, may lower the risk of dementia. Over 25 years, people who consumed more than 50 grams of high-fat cheese daily had a reduced chance of developing dementia. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41406402/
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
🚨 DISCOVERY ALERT: Diet Soda and Dementia Risk -- What everyone needs to know A recent study explored the link between soda consumption and dementia risk among ~1k participants aged 64 on average. Key findings 🧵
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
COPD is linked to significant brain structural changes, including reduced gray matter and white matter damage, contributing to cognitive impairment and resembling accelerated brain aging. 🧠 Learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41483230/
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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Breathing in polluted air as we age may harm a part of the brain linked to memory and Alzheimer's disease. Scientists found that air pollution can lead to changes in the medial temporal lobe, a key area for memory. Learn more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41482168/
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