October 19, 2026
A Shingles Vaccine Was Linked to Fewer Dementia Diagnoses in a Natural Experiment
A study in Wales found fewer new dementia diagnoses among people eligible for a shingles vaccine. The result is intriguing—but…
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Brain Health
October 19, 2026
Could Hearing Aids Help Protect Thinking? What a Three-Year Trial Found
A large U.S. trial found no cognitive benefit across its full study group—but a higher-risk subgroup declined more slowly with…
October 19, 2026
Learning a Challenging New Skill May Give Older Adults’ Memory a Boost
A 14-week study of adults ages 60 to 90 found memory improvements among participants who took on demanding new skills.…
October 17, 2026
US POINTER: A Two-Year Trial Tested a Team Approach to Brain Health
In a large U.S. study, adults at increased risk of cognitive decline were assigned to structured or self-guided lifestyle programs.…