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WHEN THE BRAIN’S “CLEANUP CREW” SLOWS DOWN: NEW INSIGHTS INTO DEMENTIA RISK

We all know the brain is hard-at-work behind the scenes. But what happens when its built-in “cleanup crew” can’t keep pace? A new study suggests that when the brain’s waste-clearance system slows down, it could play a key role in the development of dementia. For...

Move Your Body, Sharpen Your Mind: Why Exercise is Essential for Brain Health

In today’s fast-paced world, driven by deadlines and endless to-do lists, taking time to move might seem counterproductive. But the research is clear: exercise is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to support brain health and memory regardless of age. Beyond...

14 Ways to Protect Your Brain: Reduce Your Dementia Risk by 45%

70,000 Kiwis are currently living with dementia, and this number is projected to skyrocket to 170,000 by 2050. While these figures may seem daunting, there’s good news: dementia is not a normal or inevitable part of aging. Our brains are remarkably resilient and...

WHO – Vitamins won’t stop dementia.

But a healthy lifestyle might. Vitamins and supplements won’t help stave off dementia, but a healthy lifestyle might, suggest new guidelines released May 19, 2019, by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO warns that the number of new...

Dr Doug Wilson talks about Dementia.

Did you hear the Dementia interview with Kim Hill and Dr Doug Wilson? If not, you will find this interview an excellent coverage of the latest insights into dementia. At the age of 70, Wilson, who is dyslexic, began a new career as an author. After writing nine books...