How Brain Reshaping Warns of Dementia Long Before Memory Loss

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Can the shape of your brain predict dementia before any symptoms appear? Groundbreaking research shows that as we age, our brains don’t just shrink — they change shape in specific, measurable ways. These shifts could reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s and other forms of cognitive decline. With over 2,600 brain scans analyzed, scientists have found a link between brain reshaping and memory loss, reasoning issues, and dementia. This could change how we diagnose and treat brain disorders — using MRI scans to detect problems years earlier than ever before. WooGlobe Ref : WGA734534 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00What if the shape of your brain could predict dementia years before symptoms even begin?

00:05Scientists have discovered that as we age, the brain doesn't just shrink, it reshapes in very specific ways.

00:12And these shifts may be the earliest warning signs of cognitive decline.

00:16Parts of the brain crucial for memory and decision-making begin to expand or compress unevenly.

00:23The left and right sides start pulling apart, weakening the brain's internal communication,

00:28a red flag for dementia risk.

00:31Researchers used over 2,600 brain scans to map this reshaping.

00:35They found strong links between these physical changes and poor memory and reasoning skills, even before a diagnosis.

00:42One region, the enterhinal cortex, gets squeezed as the brain shifts,

00:46and it's the first place Alzheimer's damage usually begins.

00:50This could finally explain why it's so vulnerable.

00:53Soon, a simple MRI might detect these changes early,

00:57unlocking faster, more accurate diagnoses and life-saving treatments.

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