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.
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.
Belly Fat Might Change the Size of Your Brain
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Being Patient
| January 14th, 2019
Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the latest diet recommendations to maintain peak brain health. One study finds that canola oil may increase…
Those Who Live to 100 Have These Things in Common
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Deborah Kan
| January 11th, 2019
Jason Prall, director of The Longevity Project, traveled to nine countries and three continents, interviewing some of the world’s healthiest centenarians. Prall explored what…
Daytime Napping, Restless Sleep Could Indicate Problems in the Brain
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Being Patient
| January 10th, 2019
A night spent tossing and turning doesn’t just affect short-term memory, mood and the next day’s caffeine intake. Missing out on deep sleep has…
An Expert’s Secrets to a Better Night’s Sleep—And a Healthier Brain
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Deborah Kan
| January 8th, 2019
We know some of the harmful effects of sleep deprivation, including an increased risk of getting into a car crash or even developing Alzheimer’s. But what…
How to Live Well With Dementia, According to Science
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Being Patient
| January 3rd, 2019
A dementia diagnosis is devastating. While some patients given a dementia diagnosis can enroll in clinical trials that might provide a drug to slow…
Can You Change the Course of Your Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s?
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Deborah Kan
| November 28th, 2018
With the rise of genetic testing, many people wonder about their genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Carrying two copies of the ApoE4 gene could increase…
Which Is a Better ‘Fuel for the Brain’: Ketones or Sugar?
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Deborah Kan
| October 29th, 2018
We know added sugar in processed foods like soft drinks and breakfast cereals could elevate your body’s glucose levels, causing health issues like obesity…
Is Being ‘Skinny Fat’ More Dangerous for Your Brain Than Obesity?
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Deborah Kan
| October 15th, 2018
Researcher James Galvin speaks about how the loss of muscle mass in aging can influence our cognitive health. While previous research has found that…
To Lower Your Dementia Risk, Experts Recommend Looking After Your Teeth
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Being Patient
| October 10th, 2018
Your teeth and your brain are both housed in your head, but what does oral care have to do with the health of your…
What 10 Minutes of Exercise Can Do for Your Memory
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Being Patient
| October 9th, 2018
Ten-minute exercises increased connections in the hippocampus The hippocampus is one of the first regions of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s Next, researchers will…
What 150 Minutes of Exercise Weekly Could Do for Alzheimer’s Prevention
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Emily Withnall
| September 25th, 2018
New research shows that a weekly exercise routine may hinder the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms. Participating in 150 minutes of exercise a week—just 2.5…
‘Culturally Sensitive’ Treatment Slows Cognitive Decline, Says Study
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Odharnait Ansbro
| September 14th, 2018
Alzheimer’s is a complex disease, baffling researchers for decades as they’ve tried to unravel its cause and potential treatments, but this week saw fresh…
Scientists Link Smoking to Increased Dementia Risk
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Being Patient
| September 13th, 2018
Research shows that smoking is a risk factor for dementia, but the good news is that giving up smoking could help reduce this risk….