The question researchers still want to answer is whether those changes translate to a reduced risk of dementia. Exercising outdoors was a popular recommendation for study participants.Getty ImagesJuly 13, 2026, 12:01 AM EDTBy Lily AlvinoThere’s growing evidence that healthy lifestyle changes can improve brain health in older adults at risk of dementia. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Major international trial finds healthy behaviors help brain health in older adults
The question researchers still want to answer is whether those changes translate to a reduced risk of dementia.









