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Brain Training Game Reduces Dementia Risk 25% Over 20 Years, NIH-Funded Study Finds

Mar 01, 2026

A large long-term NIH-funded trial found that older adults who practiced visual speed training were 25% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease or other dementias even 20 years later, marking the first randomized clinical trial to assess such long-term links.

Diet Quality Trumps Low-Carb vs Low-Fat Debate for Heart Health, 30-Year Study Finds

Feb 28, 2026

A 30-year study of nearly 200,000 adults found that diet quality matters more than macronutrient ratios for heart health, with both healthy low-carb and low-fat diets reducing coronary heart disease risk equally.