Learning a new language may keep your brain younger as you age
Being multilingual may delay dementia diagnoses and slow brain aging, suggesting that learning a new language can help keep the brain sharper and healthier as we grow older.
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Anti-inflammatory eating linked to lower dementia risk in at‑risk adults, study finds
A Karolinska Institutet study of nearly 1,900 adults followed for 15 years found that those at elevated dementia risk who followed a healthy, low-inflammatory diet were less likely to develop dementia, suggesting diet may influence brain health even after dementia biomarkers appear, though the study does not prove causation.
Brain on screen: how heavy online time may alter attention and memory
A Washington Post Well+Being piece explains that heavy use of social media and AI chat tools can affect attention and memory, but offers practical steps to mitigate these effects.
Outdoor therapy goes mainstream as clinicians embrace nature-based sessions
A growing number of therapists are offering outdoor therapy—such as walk-and-talks and nature-based sessions—citing mood and memory benefits. Clinicians report clients opening up more during movement and in natural settings, drawing on research and real-world experiments, while weather and practicalities can affect how widely the approach is adopted.