Mushrooms and Brain Health: What the Research Actually Shows
Read time: 8 minutes | Updated July 2026 Do mushrooms improve brain health? Some mushrooms, particularly lion’s mane, show real promise for brain health in early research. A 2009 trial in Phytotherapy Research found lion’s mane improved mild cognitive impairment scores versus placebo. But most human studies are small and short-term, so the evidence is […]
Research & News45% of Dementia Cases Are Preventable. Here Is What the 2024 Lancet Commission Found.
For years, the number that circulated in brain health circles was 40%, the estimated share of preventable dementia cases if people addressed the right lifestyle factors. That number just got revised upward. The 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care updated its earlier 2020 analysis, adding two newly recognised risk factors and raising […]
ExerciseMobility Training and Dementia Prevention: What the Science Says
Most conversations about exercise and brain health focus on cardio. Run more. Get your heart rate up. Hit 150 minutes a week. That advice is solid, and there is real research behind it. But there is a quieter, less-discussed piece of the puzzle that deserves serious attention: mobility training. Your ability to move freely, bend […]
Social ConnectionSocial Isolation vs Loneliness: What Your Brain Needs
Most of us use the words “lonely” and “isolated” as though they mean the same thing. It makes sense. They often show up together, and both feel uncomfortable in similar ways. But research in brain health and cognitive aging has drawn a sharp line between the two, and that distinction matters more than most people […]
Social ConnectionHow Relationships Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Think back to the last time you had a really good conversation with someone you care about. Maybe it was dinner with an old friend, a long phone call with a sibling, or a walk with your partner where the time just disappeared. You probably felt lighter afterward, more energized. What you may not have […]
Social ConnectionDoes Loneliness Increase Alzheimer’s Risk? The Research Is Clear
You probably know someone who has become more isolated in recent years. Maybe it’s a parent who lost their spouse and slowly stopped going out. Maybe it’s a friend who moved cities and never quite rebuilt their social circle. Maybe, if you’re being honest, it’s you. Life gets busy, friendships drift, and suddenly months pass […]
Social ConnectionCan Handwriting and Reading Actually Protect Your Brain? Here’s What the Research Shows
Most people assume that keeping the brain sharp in later life means expensive supplements, complex training programs, or major lifestyle overhauls. The reality is more encouraging. Two of the most accessible habits you may already have — handwriting and sustained reading — are being linked to measurable benefits for cognitive health. Handwriting and reading brain […]