A landmark study published in Science (Zhang et al., 2025) has uncovered compelling evidence that air pollution—specifically fine particulate matter known as PM2.5—not only increases dementia risk in general but plays a direct role in triggering Lewy body dementia...
Written by Jean Dow, Medical Herbalist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Cogmission Ltd At Cogmission, our mission is simple: to improve brain health through a proactive, preventative, and personalised approach. While nutrition, movement, stress resilience, and...
A powerful new study has shed light on why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men — and, more importantly, what we can do about it. Researchers at King’s College London found that women with Alzheimer’s had much lower levels of healthy,...
What if Alzheimer’s doesn’t start in the brain at all? For decades, we’ve been told it’s a brain-first disease driven by sticky clumps of beta-amyloid. That story has shaped billions in research and entire drug pipelines — yet real-world outcomes remain disappointing....
For decades, one of neuroscience’s great debates has been whether adults can grow new brain cells. We’ve long accepted that babies and young children generate new neurons to build their developing brains – but what about adults? A new study published in Science in...
What if the very fuel our brain relies on is also contributing to its decline in later years? A new study published in Nature Metabolism (2025) has uncovered a powerful link between sugar storage in the brain and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease—offering a...
For nearly eight years, we’ve routinely tested the oral microbiome in our cognitive health patients.
Imagine turning 100 and still feeling clear-minded, mobile, and full of life. That’s becoming less of a fantasy and more of a reality.
Introduction: In the domain of functional medicine and dementia prevention, understanding risk factors is paramount. While well-known factors such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and depression have long been scrutinised, recent research has shed light on...
We've all heard about the perils of junk food – those tasty, convenient treats that fill our bellies but may empty our health. But did you know they could also be harming our brains? A recent study delved into this worrying connection, shedding light on how our love...