Daily Archives: May 20, 2026

Omega-3 Supplements Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

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A longitudinal study using data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative found that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, challenging the common belief that omega-3 universally protects brain health. Participants taking omega-3 supplements showed faster worsening in MMSE, ADAS-Cog13, and CDR-SB scores over […]

Accelerometer-Based Sleep-Wake Patterns May Help Predict Dementia Risk

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Accelerometer-derived sleep-wake cycle patterns were associated with a higher risk of future dementia and modestly improved dementia prediction beyond traditional risk factors, with predictive value comparable to APOE genotype when added to an age-only model. In this large prospective cohort study involving more than 53,000 older adults from the UK […]