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LATE dementia: Why it's often missed - and why it matters

LATE dementia (which stands for limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy) was formally recognized in 2019. LATE and Alzheimer's disease both involve progressive memory loss, but LATE usually advances more slowly than Alzheimer's.

Harvard study: A couple of daily cups of coffee or tea linked to lower dementia risk

A 2026 study found that drinking two to three daily cups of caffeinated coffee, or one to two daily cups of caffeinated tea, was linked to better cognitive health and lower risks of dementia.

Will lithium supplements be used to fight Alzheimer's one day?

A 2025 study suggests that very low levels of lithium in the brain might be linked to Alzheimer's disease. In mice, certain lithium supplements seemed to protect memory and the brain. But scientists don't yet know if lithium pills are safe or helpful for people.

Regular physical activity at midlife and beyond may help lower dementia risk

A 2025 study found that people with high amounts of daily activity at middle age and beyond reduced their risk of developing dementia compared with individuals who had the least daily activity during these life stages.

Quitting smoking in middle age can reduce dementia risk

A 2025 study suggests that smokers who quit in middle age may, within a decade, reduce their risk of developing dementia to that of people who never smoked.

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