A groundbreaking study published in the journal Alzheimers & Dementia reveals that a specific type of brain training can significantly lower the risk of dementia, including Alzheimers disease. Over a span of 20 years, researchers found that older adults who engaged in 14 to 22 hours of targeted cognitive exercises experienced a remarkable 25 percent reduction in their risk of being diagnosed with dementia. Dr. Michael Alosco from Boston Medical Center emphasized the importance of these findings during a recent interview, highlighting how simple brain training exercises can be a proactive step in maintaining cognitive health as we age.