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The Harvard Gazette: ‘A moment of real possibility’ in Alzheimer’s care. Comment: Cognitive Reserve, is common to all. People who have TBI or stroke realise the benefit of having same

Health ‘A moment of real possibility’ in Alzheimer’s care Alvin Powell Harvard Staff Writer March 6, 2026 6 min read Experts explain how recent findings are demystifying disease that afflicts tens of millions worldwide Alzheimer’s disease is widely believed to be … Continue reading

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As SuperAgers age, they make at least twice as many new neurons as their peers. Comment: Hope for people who have had TBI or even a stroke. Cognitive reserve should be part of every person’s daily routine.

Northwestern Now As SuperAgers age, they make at least twice as many new neurons as their peers SuperAgers’ hippocampi have a unique environment that supports the birth, survival of new neurons February 25, 2026 | By Kristin Samuelson A new study … Continue reading

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Psychiatry.com Brain Training Could Delay Dementia for Years

Alzheimer Disease • Dementia Brain Training Could Delay Dementia for Years Clinical relevance: A long-term study suggests that brief, targeted speed-of-processing brain training—especially with booster sessions—may cut dementia risk by about a quarter over two decades. Just a little bit of brain … Continue reading

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The Conversation: “The earliest signs of dementia are rarely dramatic. They do not arrive as forgotten names or misplaced keys, but as changes so subtle they are almost impossible to notice: a slightly narrower vocabulary, less variation in description, a gentle flattening of language…New research my colleagues and I conducted suggests that these changes may be detectable years before a formal diagnosis — and one of the clearest examples may lie hidden in the novels of Sir Terry Pratchett. Recommend search brocas on this site, does TBI and brocas show the same signs?

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AI Overview: TBI aged 30’s … what happens when you reach 60’s.

AI Overview A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have lifelong and progressive effects, regardless of the age at which it is sustained. The effects of an injury in one’s 30s can persist and influence health outcomes in one’s 60s, with research … Continue reading

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Neuroscience News: Dementia … risk actions by older people

Low Income, Vision Loss, and Isolation Drive Dementia Risk FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience November 12, 2025 Summary: A new study reveals that people with lower incomes and those from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups carry a higher burden of modifiable dementia risk … Continue reading

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Neuroscience News: Everyday Speech May Reveal Early Cognitive Decline

These features reliably predicted performance on cognitive tests, even after accounting for age, sex and education. Credit: Neuroscience News Everyday Speech May Reveal Early Cognitive Decline FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience ·November 11, 2025 Summary: Researchers found that everyday speech timing — including pauses, fillers, … Continue reading

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New Atlas: New target to prevent Alzheimer’s patients forgetting loved ones

Alzheimer’s & Dementia New target to prevent Alzheimer’s patients forgetting loved ones By Bronwyn Thompson November 10, 2025 Researchers are studying how changes in the brain may cause Alzheimer’s patients to forget loved ones, and exploring new ways to prevent memory … Continue reading

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New Atlas: Music may lower risk of dementia by up to 39% in older adults

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Music may lower risk of dementia by up to 39% in older adults By Bronwyn Thompson October 27, 2025 New research suggests music can keep the brain sharp in older age Depositphotos Listening to or playing music later … Continue reading

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Grok3 AI: Do you know someone who has had a stroke, a traumatic brain injury, may have other neurological conditions. You never seem to have the answers to all your questions but I highly recommend Grok3 AI to give the person some confidence and reassurance. Below are questions I may have asked and not remember the answers or then there may be other reasons

Sustained contre coup tramatic brain injury 30+ years ago. Memory deficits/amnesia. Not able learn by rote. Alternatives cause confusion and I tend to doubt what people tell me. Have you anything to say about this? A coup-contrecoup traumatic brain injury … Continue reading

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