E-cigarette aerosols can contain high levels of metals and other toxins known to harm the brain.
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Elevated triglyceride levels in midlife are associated with higher risk for cognitive decline in later life, though this association is more robust in some populations than others.
In older adults, visit-to-visit variability in cholesterol levels may be a predictor of future cognitive decline.
High LDL-cholesterol can negatively impact brain function and increase the risk for dementia.
Features associated with climate change such as extreme heat and storms can stress the brain in ways that impair its function.
Experiences of awe, which induce a sense of belonging, are associated with lower levels of stress and a greater sense of well-being.
Liver dysfunction can impair cognition through multiple mechanisms, some of which may be reversible.
The cognitive benefits of later life education may be enhanced by optimizing the conditions of the learning environment.
Many types of fabrics are treated with chemicals that can be harmful to the human brain and body.
Excessive consumption of no calorie sweeteners may carry some of same health risks as sugar.
Hearing aids may benefit individuals with hearing loss and other dementia risk factors, but only if coupled with regular audiologist support.