Beyond the Acute Phase: How Severe "Short-Term" Infections May Cast a Long Shadow Over Brain Health
By Ava Durgin Published: September 11, 2026 Main Facts For generations, public health messaging surrounding dementia has focused on the slow, cumulative burn of lifestyle choices and genetic predispositions. We are conditioned to view cognitive decline through the lens of decades-long habits: what we eat, how much we exercise, our sleep hygiene, and the genetic…
