What factors affect our brain health? What can we do to protect our brains from premature aging, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Scientists, doctors, patients, and caregivers share insights here about brain health.
The phrase “jog your memory” takes on new meaning in light of research that shows the simple act of running can help improve memory…
Exercise is good for you—that’s a no brainer. But scientists are finding increasing evidence it’s crucial for a healthy brain. A new study that…
The advice to bolster brain health is varied: One day it’s to consume olive oil by the tablespoon, the next it’s to get in 10,000…
Can you outsmart dementia with positive thoughts? Attitude about aging could have an effect on dementia risk, according to researchers from the Yale School of…
Talking with dementia patients for just ten minutes per day could improve their quality of life significantly, a new study found. One-on-one interaction, along…
Excessive alcohol consumption is a well-researched hazard to your health. But for years, the scientific community has been trying to figure out if small…
Experiencing a traumatic brain injury can increase chances of dementia by up to 80 percent, even decades after the injury occurred, according to a…
A recent study shows that people with higher blood sugar levels experience a quicker rate of cognitive decline. The link between diabetes and dementia…
New research shows that retirement is associated with declines in verbal memory. You’ve probably heard the term “use it or lose it” to describe…
Salt: Our bodies need it to function, but too much sodium can have dire consequences for cardiovascular health, like stroke, mounting research shows. Researchers at…
A study shows that excessive alcohol consumption is linked with slower reaction-time in aging. The effects of alcohol on brain health have long been…
Poor sleep has long been linked to cognitive decline. A new study from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis has taken that link…
Thinking about adding exercise to your routine as your New Year’s resolution? For some adults with mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, sticking to that…
Are leafy greens the key to helping preserve your brain’s youth? A new study found that those who ate larger servings of greens like…
December 20, 2017 As we age, it’s normal to forget things here and there—the name of an old acquaintance, or the title of a…