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12 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: June 14, 2026.
Research from the Center for BrainHealth challenges the assumption that cognitive decline is inevitable, finding that daily habits can strengthen the mind at any age.
UCSF study finds older adults with 'normal' but lower B12 levels show signs of slower thinking and brain damage.
Research from UC San Francisco suggests that "normal" B12 levels may not be sufficient to protect against cognitive decline and brain damage in older adults.
Researchers tracking 130,000 adults for up to 43 years found the strongest cognitive benefits in middle-aged caffeine drinkers; effects faded for participants over 75.
Loma Linda University study of 40,000 participants finds daily egg intake significantly reduces dementia risk in adults 65 and older.
Arginine reduces toxic brain protein buildup and improves behavior in animal studies, offering potential for affordable treatment approach.
Researchers enhance Sox9 protein in astrocytes to help brain clear harmful plaques while preserving memory in mouse studies.
A meta-analysis of nearly 5 million participants published in PLOS ONE identifies the optimal anti-dementia lifestyle: regular movement, 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and breaking up prolonged sitting.
Breakthrough research reveals harmful bacterial sugars spark immune responses that damage brain cells, offering new treatment targets for devastating neurological diseases.
Researchers identify gene SLC35F2 as gateway for queuosine absorption, opening new possibilities for memory and cancer treatments.
Research from the University of Colorado Boulder shows the widely used sweetener can disrupt brain blood vessel cells and reduce the body's ability to break down clots at typical consumption levels.
University of Colorado Boulder researchers found that erythritol — used in diet drinks, keto foods, and 'sugar-free' products — reduces blood vessels' ability to dilate, increases clotting risk, and generates free radicals in brain vascular cells.