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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

The promise of GLP-1 receptor agonists for neurodegenerative diseases. J Clin Invest. 2026 Feb 16;136(4):e194745

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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

Important: this doesn’t prove causation yet. But scientists say optimizing B-vitamin status may be one potential way to support healthy brain aging. The gut–brain–nutrition connection is becoming harder to ignore. 🔁 Repost if brain health research matters. #BrainHealth #DementiaLeague

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Researchers propose a possible chain reaction: Low B-vitamins → altered gut bacteria → increased inflammation → greater risk of cognitive decline Animal studies even show B-vitamin deficiency disrupting gut microbes and increasing brain inflammation linked to memory problems.

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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

Scientists are now exploring whether timing of estrogen therapy during the menopausal transition could help protect long-term brain health. More research is needed—but awareness matters. 🔁 Repost to help more people learn about women’s brain health. #BrainHealth #WomensHealth #DementiaLeague

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

During menopause, estrogen levels drop sharply. Estrogen influences many systems—including inflammation, metabolism, and brain signaling. Researchers believe this hormonal shift may interact with diet and aging processes to influence neuroinflammation and cognitive decline. 👇

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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

Takeaway: Preventive dental care may be part of protecting long-term brain and heart health. Yet many older adults skip dental visits because of cost barriers. Should dental care be treated as part of essential medical care? #BrainHealth #DementiaLeague

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Researchers estimate that removing financial barriers to dental care could prevent roughly 2–4% of cases of: • Heart attack • Stroke • Heart failure • Dementia Small percentage. Huge population impact.

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Why would teeth affect the brain? Poor oral health can cause chronic inflammation and allow oral bacteria to enter the bloodstream, potentially damaging blood vessels that supply the heart and brain. The mouth is more connected to the body than most people realize.

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Researchers followed 98,787 adults age 55+ for over 5 years. Those reporting unmet dental care due to cost had higher risk of: • Heart failure +45% • Stroke +45% • Heart attack +37% • Dementia +37%

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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

Important context: ⚠️ This study shows association, not proof of cause ⚠️ Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and sleep also influence brain health. Still, this 43-year dataset with 130k+ participants offers valuable insight into cognitive aging. #DementiaLeague

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Why might coffee and tea help support brain health? Researchers point to several possible mechanisms: • Caffeine supporting neural signaling • Polyphenols that reduce inflammation • Antioxidants protecting brain cells • Potential improvements in brain blood flow Moderate intake was best.

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Key findings: Compared with the lowest coffee intake: ☕ Lower dementia risk 141 vs 330 cases per 100,000 people per year 🧠 Less self-reported cognitive decline 7.8% vs 9.5% Tea showed similar patterns. Decaf coffee did not.

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

The study analyzed two major long-running U.S. cohorts: • 86,606 women in the Nurses’ Health Study • 45,215 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study Researchers tracked coffee and tea intake every 2–4 years and monitored cognitive health. Total dementia cases observed: 11,033.

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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 · 26/02/2026

Stop drinking. Be carful with over the counter pain medication, and monitor for infections or autoimmune conditions.

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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 · 13/02/2026

That’s a great perspective Sheri. Planning is underrated.

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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

What healthy food do you genuinely enjoy eating? Ref: MIND Diet Intervention and Longitudinal Changes in Plasma Amyloid‐Beta 42/40 Ratio Levels in Older Adults. Alzheimers Dement. 2025

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Past studies have linked strong MIND Diet habits to up to 50% lower Alzheimer’s risk. Now randomized trial data are starting to show biological signs that support these benefits. Could what you eat today help protect your brain tomorrow? 🥬🍓

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The Dementia League @dementialeague.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

👉 When this blood marker drops, it’s linked to more amyloid in the brain and higher Alzheimer’s risk.

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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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