Untreated sleep apnea linked to dramatic cognitive decline
July 14, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study underscores how important it is to treat sleep apnea: Untreated, the disorder is associated with a 69% faster decline in…
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Study links joint pain supplement to accelerating dementia
June 9, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher…
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, +3 more
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Air pollution tied to higher risk of dementia due to Lewy body diseases
May 14, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Long-term exposure to common air pollutants may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease-related dementia and Lewy body…
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, +1 more
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Inflammation may play a key role in brain changes in former football players
February 25, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Among former college and professional football players, higher levels of inflammation were associated with microstructural changes in the…
College of Public Health and Health Professions, McKnight Brain Institute, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, +1 more
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Decades later, brain training lowers dementia risk
February 9, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Beginning in the late 1990s, nearly 3,000 older adults received brain training as part of a study to evaluate the training's effect on…
College of Medicine, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Institute on Aging, +2 more
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Surgery past 65? Brain health screening can aid recovery
July 31, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Before surgery, your doctor will order evaluations to identify any health problems that may need to be addressed before the procedure. This…
College of Public Health and Health Professions, +1 more
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Debunking Five Common Myths About Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a common neurodegenerative condition, second only to Alzheimer's disease in its prevalence. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation,…
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Popular diabetes medications may protect against Alzheimer’s disease, UF researchers find
April 16, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A study led by researchers in the University of Florida College of Pharmacy has found that a pair of popular glucose-lowering medications…
College of Pharmacy, +1 more
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Eat better, breathe easier? Research points to link between diet, lung cancer
March 12, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For cancers of organs like the liver, the long-term impact of our diet has been well studied — so much so that we have guidance about red…
College of Medicine, +1 more
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UF researchers identify new genetic mutation linked to Alzheimer’s risk
February 12, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The root causes of most forms of Alzheimer’s disease largely remain a mystery. Now, researchers have revealed a new piece of the puzzle…
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, +5 more
