Nicholas Stopczynski

crazy home cook foodie that loves music, sports, running, drinking, traveling, eating, and chillaxing!

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A few years of structured exercise may help keep memory sharper as we age.

A recent study found that people assigned to 48 months of supervised moderate-to-high-intensity aerobic, strength, and stretching work ended up with better thinking scores than those who kept usual habits.

The biggest gains showed up in healthy adults, and people with subjective memory complaints also did better on memory, attention, and reasoning.

For brain health, the message is clear: regular exercise looks like a powerful long game.

What kind of movement do you find easiest to stick with week after week? 🏃

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Your heart health and your brain health share more in common than most people realize. A review in the Journal of the American Heart Association finds that all 8 factors in the AHA's cardiovascular health framework are linked to cognitive health too. 🧵

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Only use wood cutting boards.

Plastic boards = bacteria and microplastics.

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Eating more fat may affect your brain differently depending on your current cognitive health — and the difference is striking. 🧵

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A recent review looked at both drug and non-drug approaches for dementia in older adults. On the drug side, these new amyloid-targeting treatments show real promise — but come with serious side effects that require careful monitoring and aren't right for everyone. The effect sizes seem small, potentialy not even noticable. 🧵

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Ozempic didn't "fail" at treating Alzheimer's — but the full story is more complicated than the headlines. 🧠 🧵

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Certain protein buildup in the blood at age 60 was linked to faster memory and thinking decline — even in people without any dementia diagnosis. 🧠 🧵

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New research suggests a link between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease 🦷 Periodontal disease may raise the risk of developing Alzheimer's and speed up memory loss. The study highlights that treating gum issues could help in preventing or managing Alzheimer's. This means taking care of your teeth and gums might be more important than we thought! 📰 h*ttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41170438/ https://t.co/0mx7QI3PKL

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Trouble Sleeping? A large 2025 retrospective study finds that insomnia and major depressive disorder (MDD) independently raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) – 11% higher risk for insomnia alone, 70% for MDD alone, and a remarkable 91% for co-occurring conditions. Addressing sleep disorders and depression is key 🔑 in maintaining a healhty brain as we age. #neuroscience Learn more: https://t.co/CbeySMYjIz

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⚕️ PROVIDER NOTICE: Understanding Why People Avoid Dementia Screening 🗝️ KEY FINDINGS - Nearly 50% of participants felt likely to develop dementia. - 9.5% exhibited avoidance of dementia information in general out of fear - Lower self-efficacy (the belief that one can succeed) was linked to greater information avoidance. ✅ These results suggest that enhancing hope may be crucial in addressing defensive responses to dementia information, potentially improving screening rates and public health outcomes. Effective communication strategies are essential for fostering a proactive approach to dementia awareness and prevention. 📰 https://t.co/vPy2FnzHSi

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Did you know that changes in the retina could help detect cognitive issues like Alzheimer’s disease early on? 👁️ The retina, which is part of the eye, reflects what's happening in the brain. While these "retinal biomarkers" show promise, challenges remain in making them useful in real-world settings. To truly help patients, we need better methods and more studies to confirm their effectiveness. Big picture? Take care of your eyes and schedule regular appointments with an optomestrist. Read here: https://t.co/a9f5kr5n3t

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🚨Only 3 Months of using Anticholinergic medications is linked with 46% Higher Dementia Risk

What are these medications? Why might this be? What can you do?
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This is how I quickly cook the perfect eggs for pancakes. They cut dementia risk by 50%, don’t forget. Share to help poor cooks.

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@nolangoND34 Dang yea knew it was a down year didn’t want to continue to ruin anyone’s day ha

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Microbiome -> Brain Connection Update: What people should know.

This study, just published, highlights how the gut-brain axis, which connects our gut and brain, is crucial for understanding neurological diseases. When this connection is disrupted, it can potentially lead to conditions like Alzheimer's or epilepsy. This report suggests that changing our diet, using probiotics, and other treatments could help.

There's potential for personalized medicine based on gut health, but more research is needed to make it predictable and effective. 🧠

Do you use probiotics? If so, what strains?

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ht*tps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40937571/

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What moment made you realize Alzheimer’s is more than just memory loss?

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@HammerAndRails Unfortunately he might not have been a starter possibly until 2026 especially with the guy from South Dakota coming in. That guy can ball

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Love it!