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Cognitive decline has become a major public health concern in the United States. Between 2013 and 2023, the percentage of adults reporting cognitive disability rose from 5.3 percent to 7.4 percent, ...

UCSF experts share their research on medications’ potential to slow or reduce risk of dementia and to treat the triggers that ...

Learn about new research on omega-3 fatty acids that suggests the supplements may not be a one-size-fits-all treatment.

Brain health is of paramount importance to nearly all Americans, yet few are aware of the latest science on how to nurture it ...

If you’re in your 40s or 50s, you may be starting to think about how to actively care for your brain so you can stay mentally sharp well into old age. Your 60s are a crucial time for brain health too: ...

A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for decades. Experts say the findings are the strongest evidence yet that cognitive ...

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A groundbreaking study following older adults for two decades found that a specific type of brain training — speed of processing — can cut dementia risk by 25%. The ACTIVE study showed that when ...