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August 10, 2026

New Study Finds Avoiding 3 Health Risks in Midlife Could Delay Dementia by 13 Years

Neuroscientists still debate the precise origins of dementia. Decades of research confirm one fact, though: several risk factors respond directly to lifestyle choices. A new study in Neurology Open Access strengthens this argument. It also pinpoints an exact window when three specific health measures carry outsized weight for long-term brain health. It turns out that between ages 45 and 65 are key years. Researchers from institutions across the U.S.

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August 10, 2026

Meet the Women Over 64 Cleaning Up Cape Cod’s Ponds One Dive at a Time

Every summer, a group of women over 64 dives into Cape Cod’s freshwater ponds to remove trash from the bottom. The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage, or OLAUG, estimates that it has removed 6,000 pounds of garbage since forming in 2017. The group now has about 30 members and organizes around 20 formal dives each year, with each cleanup requiring careful planning around water conditions, wildlife, and safety.

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August 7, 2026

Watch a Tokyo Bluegrass Band Show Off Japan’s Surprising Decades-Long Love for the Genre

Bluegrass might be synonymous with the hills of Appalachia, but one cozy bar in the heart of Tokyo proves the distinctly American genre has found an enthusiastic home half a world away. A video filmed by travel vlogger Jose (aka @okay.josee) inside Rocky Top, a legendary bluegrass venue in Tokyo’s Ginza district, has captivated millions and recently gone viral online.

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