Most dementia research stops in the early eighties. A new Lancet Healthy Longevity study followed 805 adults who were already 90 or older — and found that risk does not level off, while the best-known Alzheimer’s risk gene did not predict who developed dementia.

Researchers compared 142 SuperAgers over 80 with 89 peers of ordinary memory and checked their DNA. Neither APOE nor three modern Alzheimer's risk scores could tell them apart.

Verywell Health asked BrainSavers founder Dr. Paul Bendheim about a new study where a year of regular aerobic exercise kept adults’ brains about a year younger on MRI. Here’s his take — and why he’s been saying it for 25 years.

A large study of 87,577 adults followed for over 8 years found that people who received more bright light during the day had a lower risk of developing dementia over time. The researchers used wrist-worn devices to objectively measure both daytime and nighttime light exposure, not just self-reported “time outside.”

Most brain‑health advice says, “Sit less, move more.” That’s still true—but a major study shows something else is just as important: what you do while you’re sitting. Researchers found that passive sitting, like zoning out in front of the TV, is linked to a higher risk of dementia—but mentally active sitting, like reading or using a computer, is linked to a lower risk.

An article in TC JewFolk highlights how Mah Jongg can support better cognitive health in older adults by combining mental challenge with social connection. The game is more than a pastime; it gives aging adults a way to stay engaged, think strategically, and build the kind of community that supports healthier brains and healthier lives. With

A new study in the American Journal of Public Health followed more than 5,000 older adults across the United States from 2013 to 2020 and asked a simple, powerful question: does eating more ultra‑processed foods change the risk of later cognitive problems or dementia? Ultra‑processed foods are the highly industrial products that dominate modern grocery aisles—think sugary drinks, packaged snacks and sweets, frozen pizzas, and many ready‑to‑eat items that rely on additives to

Here is something most people never think about: the way you handle stress — and how good you are at keeping promises to yourself — may actually affect your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease. A new research review published in Frontiers in Neurology looked at decades of studies on personality and brain health. The findings are eye-opening. And the good news? They point to things you can actually change.

Extensive research demonstrates that quitting smoking provides significant health benefits for older adults, even for those who have smoked for decades. These benefits span mortality reduction, cognitive preservation, cardiovascular health, and quality of life.

Social connection is not a “nice-to-have” extra in life — it is as vital to our health as food, water, and sleep. Our relationships profoundly shape how long we live, how well our brains function, and how we feel day to day.

In this episode of the Wellness Growth Code, host Justine McKell welcomes neurologist Dr. Paul Bendheim and BrainSavers’ Craig Ullman to discuss the essentials of safeguarding your brain as you grow older.

At BrainSavers, we know sleep is a cornerstone of brain+body fitness. It sharpens memory, stabilizes mood, boosts focus, and protects against cognitive decline as we age. Yet sleep deficiency is all too common — and preventable. Sleep deficiency occurs when you get too little sleep, sleep at irregular times, experience poor-quality sleep, or have an untreated sleep disorder. It is not just about feeling groggy; it impairs daily function and raises risks for serious health is

Most of us think of Alzheimer’s as something that “just happens” in our 70s or 80s. In reality, the changes that lead to Alzheimer’s usually begin quietly in midlife—often 20 to 30 years before the first noticeable memory problems. Understanding this earlier timeline is empowering because it means the choices you make in your 40s, 50s, and 60s can meaningfully influence your brain health later on.

Irregular sleep was not good in any study Among all the studies reviewed, irregular sleep was either neutral or harmful; none showed that irregular sleep was good for health or performance In some long‑term studies, each extra hour of fluctuation in sleep timing was linked to notably higher risk of metabolic syndrome and heart events.

Harvard Medical School researchers have consistently warned that the brain supplement market is fraught with problems. Dr. Pieter Cohen, a physician and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, identified a disturbing pattern: many over-the-counter brain supplements contain unlisted, unapproved pharmaceutical drugs that aren't legal in the United States.