🐟Fish oil supplementation significantly improved Amyloid-Beta accumulation in a rat model of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting its potential role in preventing Alzheimer's progression. Do you take fish oil? ht*tps://buff.ly/lVmTYwJ

In a world of crazy AI videos, 80 ft tsunamis, and cats flipping burgers, it is difficult to make a true impact with brain health posts. We hope that you have found our posts meaningful. Thank you for the continued follows and reposts! ❤️

Microbiome -> Brain Connection Update: What people should know. This study, just published, highlights how the gut-brain axis, which connects our gut and brain, is crucial for understanding neurological diseases. 1/3

✏️ Hydrogen Sulfide: A Potential Neuroprotective Breakthrough This new article highlights how hydrogen sulfide (often known for its rotten egg smell) might be a promising agent in neuroprotection. 1/2

Loss of estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone increases inflammation and disrupts this cleaning. Hormone replacement restores balance, potentially lowering Alzheimer’s risk, especially in postmenopausal women. Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/dSkWOus #endalz #alzhiemers

Wait for it. 😮 Like and share if you agree.

🚨 40 Hz Gamma Stimulation & Alzheimer's: New Findings This finding suggests that if you listen to 40 Hz neural entrainment, you may benefit from having your eye closed in a quiet space so that you are not distracted by your environment. Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/e4D50FI

Wait for it. 😮 Like and share if you agree.

Staying fit matters, even after long breaks Exercise can create a lasting "muscle memory" that helps our muscles grow and stay healthy, even if we take breaks from working out. Restarting a workout routine may not be as hard as you think. 💪 (in mice) ht*tps://buff.ly/7yKpnKi

📰 Memory & High-Fat Diets: New findings Short-term high-fat diets disrupt memory by causing hyperactivity in hippocampal interneurons, leading to cognitive impairment. Keep eating healty! 🧠 Please repost this important finding. ht*tps://buff.ly/W7lqDHd

🚨NEW STUDY: One mouth bacteria may trigger Parkinson's Streptococcus mutans—the cavity-causing germ—was found in Parkinson's patients’ guts, making a toxin (ImP) that travels to the brain. In mice, it killed dopamine neurons, worsened α-synuclein, and triggered motor problems. buff.ly/uNunpGu

🧠 Alzheimer's Treatment Update: New drugs may cause brain swelling/bleeding Anti-amyloid-β (Aβ) monoclonal antibodies like lecanemab and donanemab are shifting Alzheimer's treatment from symptom management to disease modification. They show modest slowing of cognitive decline in early AD. 1/2

Do shiitake mushrooms boost brain power?🧠 Tiny particles from shiitake mushrooms were found to boost brain functions in older mice! Interestingly, these shiitake mushroom particles don't go to the brain directly, instead they changed the gut bacteria. ht*tps://buff.ly/CHkN5V7

Vitamins B6, B4, and B5: Why they are important for brain health 🔎 A study of 4k people found that vitamins B6, B4, and B5 were the most influential in predicting better cognition and language ability. Bookmark this and keep following us for more! ht*tps://buff.ly/bECg3SV

Having pain that impacts daily activities 🍳 👣 is linked to a 21% increased risk of cognitive impairment in older adults. 🧠 Try to stay flexible, active, and pain free as you get older. Repost to raise awareness! ht*tps://buff.ly/4BigzEa

🧬 Concerened about the big A? Consider APOE4 testing. New research highlights the importance of the APOE4 gene in understanding Alzheimer's disease. This gene can help identify people at higher risk and may lead to personalized treatments. ht*tps://buff.ly/tPt8CGM

This study, using modern rRNA sequencing, did NOT find distinct gut microbiome signatures for Alzheimer's Disease (43 patients/controls). 🔎 This challenges previous many findings. More studies are needed for further understanding. Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/Kn8EIES

🚑 Dementia and High-Risk Surgery: What families and doctors need to know A recent study analyzed outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries aged 66+ undergoing high-risk inpatient surgery. Among 859,570 patients, 14.5% had dementia. Key findings include: 1/4

5-HTP Supplemention. Does it lower dementia risk? This study showed that supplementing with 5-HTP resulted in NO significant change in dementia risk. Don't take supplements that have not been shown to repeatedly work (also see #jellyfish). 🪼 ht*tps://buff.ly/Wz5QVIQ

Does an enriched environment slow cognitive decline? New research shows that creating a stimulating environment can help slow down Alzheimer's disease in mice. Repost this interesting news! ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40913429/ #Alzheimers #Endalz

🧬 Gene-Diet Discovery A study found that 43 genetic loci modify the relationship between fish oil supplementation and dementia risk, highlighting the importance of personalized nutrition for dementia prevention. 🧠 Learn more: ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40949174/

Can you smell good? 👃 Early Signs of Lewy Body Disorder in Smelling Dysfunction Researchers found that 41% of people with smelling problems without a clear cause (idiopathic olfactory dysfunction; OD) showed pathological α-synuclein deposition in the brain, compared to just 2% in controls. 1/3

Body Inflammation Impacts Brain Health Take care of your body! This 2025 study highlights the link between peripheral inflammation and brain health. Here is what is found... 1/3

💜 Neurocognitive Disorders After Surgery: What you should know Recent research highlights the complex mechanisms behind perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs), affecting many people post-surgery, especially older adults. 1/3

📝 Quick Quiz: Higher exposure to fine particulate matter air pollution is now linked to a _____ increase in the odds of severe Alzheimer's disease and greater cognitive impairment. (below) ht*tps://buff.ly/e3PIlaM 19%

Check this out - Exciting research out today shows that thionine (TH), a compound often used in dyes, might help fight Alzheimer's disease. In lab tests, TH reduced harmful changes in tau protein that lead to cell death. More studies needed. 🧠 ht*tps://buff.ly/EzQuKOl

🚨 The Hidden Brain Risk in Type 1 Diabetes A new 2025 meta-analysis shows people with Type 1 diabetes may face a greater risk of memory decline. Here is what you need to know. 🧵

Handgrip Strength 💪 & Alzheimer's Risk 🧠: A longitudinal study followed 85,979 adults for over 9 years to find that higher levels of handgrip strength were linked with reduced Alzheimer's Disease risk. See article for strength cut-offs. buff.ly/asDKqQE

Physician Alert: New research found a net mortality benefit from use of anticoagulants in people with atrial fibrillation & early-stage dementia. Patients with advanced dementia showed more mixed outcomes. buff.ly/2jgIMK1

Hearing impairment in older adults with cognitive decline is linked to increased behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, with risks for anxiety (108%), irritability (73%), and physically aggressive behavior (454%). 🧠 Learn more: ht*tps://buff.ly/EirokZK

🧠 Can liver health signal brain health? What you need to know. A meta-analysis of 13 studies found: High AST:ALT ratio → ↑ risk of cognitive decline/dementia High GGT → ↑ risk of cognitive decline Low ALT → ↑ risk of dementia 1/2v

Dear Bluesky- Please continue to support us and our mission to share brain health science and dementia risk lowering research findings by sharing and hearting! ❤️🙏

🧠Guideline Alert for use of Dementia Blood Markers Alzheimer's Association emphasizes use of blood-based biomarkers (BBMs) with ≥90% sensitivity as triage testing and can serve as substitute tests for Amyloid PET imaging or CSF biomarker testing in Alzheimer's diagnosis. 1/2

This AI model predicted mortality in hemodialysis patients with ~90% accuracy. Most of our readers will have no interest, but this may potentially be relevant to physicians or the hospice industry. AI tool link: buff.ly/vMEM0BR Read the full article here if interested:

Nuts & Guts 🧠 This study showed that moderate nut consumption (3-7 servings/week) significantly slows cognitive decline & nurtures gut microbial diversity. It further highlights the potential of dietary choices for brain health & healthy aging. Repost for awareness! Read here: buff.ly/mEzULkN

Why so many pills? 💊 A US Deprescribing Research Network was recently created to enhance medication use among older adults with an emphasis on deprescribing, especially important for older patients with multimorbidity and memory decline risk. Learn more about this new program: buff.ly/nByxksC

Women's Heart Health: A study tracking 48k participants found that postmenopausal women showed greater reduction in blood pressure via self-management methods. Interesting read supporting women's health research:

💜 Thank you to all our new and continued followers! Your support helps The Dementia League share expert-reviewed brain & body health research, build community, and fight aging with science & prevention awareness. Together we can make the biggest impact.

Improving Brain Health with Magnetic Stimulation Findings from a recent study on 180 patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) suggest repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can significantly enhance memory and cognitive functions.🔬 buff.ly/oLD2Phv

High-fat diets can disrupt gut health. This complex process involves inflammation, oxidative stress, and changes in gut microbiome. Understanding this could help develop prevention and treatment strategies for insulin resistance, affecting many Western-diet consumers 🍔. buff.ly/MSAxSzQ

🦠 The Power of the Gut to Protect the Brain The microbiome is key to the gut-brain connection, yet many physicians do not understand the nature of this relationship. This excellent review highlights how the microbiome can trigger inflammation in Alzheimer's disease. 🔎

⚠️ Nano/microplastics are a growing pollutant and drive Alzheimer’s-like changes. This study showed that even short-term exposure to polystyrene microplastics impact cognition. 1/3

Stay Social to Stay Sharp! Don't skip out on socializing! Feeling alone or cut off from others doesn't only affect mental health but can also speed up memory loss & increase risk of dementia. So, let's keep the convos going, for our minds' sake! ✨ Learn more: buff.ly/yIsMR8x

🧠 The APOE4 gene—possibly the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s—causes early blood–brain barrier (BBB) breakdown, predicting memory decline. This damage appears BEFORE amyloid or tau changes, showing the BBB may drive dementia. ht*tps://buff.ly/ONJzyzf

🧠 New research shows estrogen (E2) protects neurons from Alzheimer’s (AD) damage. E2 activates AMPK → boosts mitochondrial function & reduces inflammation. Blocking AMPK cancels protection. 👉 AMPK may be a key to estrogen-based therapies for dementia. buff.ly/1zfSJaO

Could a friendly bacteria boost your health? 🦠 New study from China shows Bifidobacterium breve BBr60 (a species of good microbiome bacteria) may improve both mental and physical health in adults. The type of probiotic matters:

New study from Finland reveals that blood markers for Alzheimer's risk (like pTau-217, GFAP, NfL) show stronger links between moms and their kids than dads. Correlations (0.20-0.33) was moderate, not deterministic. Moms might be key predictors! Learn more: buff.ly/z5Nwq0X

🧠Thoughtful Reminder: Sleep deprivation is not just tiring, it's harmful too! Studies show that chronic sleep deprivation triggers neuroinflammation, disrupts the gut-brain axis and impairs cognitive functions. Aim for 8 hours. 💤 #brainhealth #neuroscience Like and follow ! 📰 in comments

Prebiotics' potential in combating Huntington's Disease 🔬 New research reveals prebiotics' (support microbiome bacteria) potential in combating Huntington's Disease (HD). 1/3

🌿 Essential oils may help protect the brain in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s. This review of 13 Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s animal model studies found evidence that oils Pinus halepensis, Citrus limon & Acorus reduced inflammation, stress & boosted memory/motor functions. 1/2