Cognitive Reserve and Social Activity: How Staying Connected May Be Building Your Brain’s Best Defense
Introduction Picture two people, both in their late 70s, who have the same amount of Alzheimer’s-related plaques in their brains when examined after death. One spent their final years struggling significantly with memory loss. The other remained sharp and independent until the very end. The difference between them? Researchers believe it often comes down to […]
How 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 […]
Does Loneliness Increase Alzheimer’s Risk? The Research Is Clear
Does loneliness increase Alzheimer’s risk? Research says yes. Learn how social isolation changes your brain and 5 science-backed ways to protect it.