How the Mediterranean Diet Reduces Dementia Risk but Only for People With Certain Genetic Profiles
Yes, the Mediterranean diet significantly reduces dementia risk—but the benefit depends almost entirely on your genetic profile.
Category Genetics
The Exact Number of Cups of Coffee Per Day That May Lower Your Dementia Risk
Research published in 2026 from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Mass General Brigham, and MIT's Broad Institute has identified a clear answer:...
Drinking 2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day Is Now Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Says Harvard
A new Harvard study following over 130,000 people for 43 years has found that consuming 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee daily is associated with an 18%...
People With the Alzheimer’s Gene May Benefit From Eating More Meat According to New Study
Yes, according to a major new study published in March 2026, people carrying the APOE4 gene—which increases Alzheimer's disease risk—may significantly...
Eating Meat May Actually Lower Dementia Risk for People With This Specific Gene
Yes, for people carrying the APOE4 gene variant, eating meat may actually lower dementia risk—and the effect is substantial.
Researchers Found That Severe UTIs Double the Risk of Dementia in Adults Over 65
Recent research has found that severe urinary tract infections (UTIs) are associated with a significantly increased risk of dementia in adults over 65—but...
The Link Between Dental Health and Dementia Risk That Dentists Want You to Know About
Yes, dentists and researchers have confirmed a significant link between poor oral health and increased dementia risk—and the numbers are striking.
Cystitis and Tooth Decay Are Now Linked to Higher Dementia Risk According to New Scientist
A landmark Finnish study published in PLOS Medicine on March 24, 2026, has found that cystitis—a common urinary tract infection—and severe tooth decay are...
Why Recurring UTIs in Older Adults Should Be Treated as a Dementia Risk Factor
Recurring urinary tract infections in older adults warrant serious attention as a dementia risk factor because they are associated with a 19% increased...
The UTI Dementia Connection Is Stronger Than Researchers Expected and Here Is What to Do About It
The connection between urinary tract infections (UTIs) and dementia is significantly stronger than many healthcare providers realize, and recent research...