Deep Sleep May ‘Clean’ Away Alzheimer’s Risk
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Being Patient
| February 27th, 2019
What does your brain do while you sleep? According to a new study, deep sleep is when your brain gets a scrub down, washing…
To Fight Against Dementia, Keep Your Mind and Body Sharp in Middle Age
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Being Patient
| February 20th, 2019
A new study published in the journal Neurology conducted by researchers in Sweden has found that keeping active in middle age mentally and physically…
Harvard Geneticist David Sinclair: How to Slow Down Aging
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Marisa Taylor
| February 14th, 2019
Renowned Harvard University geneticist David Sinclair recently made a startling assertion: Scientific data shows he has knocked more than two decades off his biological…
Hormone Produced During Exercise Jogs Memory, Maintains Brain Health
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Being Patient
| February 13th, 2019
If we told you there was a magic pill to feel less tired, more alert and younger, you’d take it, right? What if we…
F.D.A. Gives Warning to Supplement Makers Claiming to Treat Alzheimer’s
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Being Patient
| February 12th, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on dietary supplements sellers making claims that their products can cure or treat dementia and Alzheimer’s….
Education Won’t Prevent Alzheimer’s—But Learning Is Still Good for the Brain
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Being Patient
| February 7th, 2019
There is little that is known for sure in the realm of Alzheimer’s research, and what we do know seems like it’s always changing….
Hearing Loss Could Be a Red Flag for Cognitive Decline in Men
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Being Patient
| February 5th, 2019
Hearing loss is a common condition that millions suffer from, and it could impact your risk of dementia, experts say. A new study from…
Women’s Brains Age More Slowly Than Men’s — Why Are They More at Risk for Alzheimer’s?
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Being Patient
| February 4th, 2019
We know there are differences in men and women’s brains that can translate to varied reactions to environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors. But a…
New Evidence Shows Fasting May Slow Down Aging
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Being Patient
| February 1st, 2019
Fasting to stop yourself from aging might sound a bit new agey, but the concept is getting some serious backing in scientific studies. A…
Breaking a Sweat Could Make Your Brain Act Up to 20 Years Younger
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Being Patient
| January 30th, 2019
It’s usually not until the later decades that adults start worrying about memory loss. But everyone, even 20-year-olds, can relate to feeling like their…
What You Eat Impacts Your Memory—and Could Lower Cognitive Impairment Risk by 65%
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Being Patient
| January 29th, 2019
You are what you eat, so the saying goes, and a recent study is lending some validity to the phrase. Researchers from Iowa State…
For Those With High Blood Pressure, Study Offers Potential to Stop or Slow Dementia
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Being Patient
| January 28th, 2019
Because there is no treatment for Alzheimer’s, prevention strategies offer the best weapons we have against the disease. And now, researchers are providing a…
Upping Protein Intake Can Help Older Adults Maintain Function, Studies Show
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Judith Graham
| January 25th, 2019
Getting enough protein—in food form, not shakes—might help you live a longer, healthier life.
A Single Season of Youth Football Is Enough to Change the Brain
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Being Patient
| January 18th, 2019
How long does a person have to play contact sports like football for concerns like brain damage? For youngsters around the age of 12,…
Clocking More Time Doing Chores Chips Away at Dementia Risk
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Being Patient
| January 16th, 2019
To reduce the risk of dementia in old age, a new study suggests that daily movement—even if it’s just doing chores like getting the mail or gardening—could be the best prevention tactic.