The Healthspan Neurology Brain Health Blog

Articles and educational resources on dementia prevention, preventive neurology, menopause and women’s brain health, and optimizing long-term cognitive health.

Topics in Preventive Neurology and Brain Health

Our blog shares evidence-informed insights on Alzheimer’s prevention, brain health optimization, menopause and the brain, lifestyle medicine, and advances in preventive neurology.

Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD Ashanthi Gajaweera, MD

Vitamin D and Brain Health

A 2024 meta-analysis showed a 57% increased risk of Alzheimer's Dementia in those with vitamin D deficiency…A 2023 study showed 40% lower dementia risk in people who took vitamin D supplementation compared to those who didn’t. Vitamin D level optimization is one of the easiest things you can to for your brain health. But like most things when it comes to our health, it’s not always straightforward..

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