MIND diet has ‘short-term’ impact on cognitive function
The MIND diet is a way of eating that scientists believe could help your brain stay healthy as you age.
This diet has a funny...
Research finds new blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease
"Biomarkers" are substances in the body that can tell us about a disease. They can show if a disease is present, how severe it...
This yoga may benefit women with high risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from UCLA Health have discovered that Kundalini yoga, a form of yoga focused on breathwork, meditation, and mental visualization, could be beneficial for...
Probiotics may help slow cognitive decline, study finds
A groundbreaking, but preliminary, study has discovered a potential link between probiotics, gut health, and cognitive function.
While probiotics are often associated with digestive health...
Scientists find causes of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that impedes normal daily activities, impacts approximately one million people in the United States.
Symptoms stem from the death of...
Eating strawberries may improve cognitive function in older people
Today at Nutrition 2023, a yearly nutrition event, a study showed that eating strawberries daily can improve brain function, lower blood pressure, and increase...
Strawberry compound may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from researchers at Rush University Medical Center indicates that strawberries, specifically a bioactive compound found in them called pelargonidin, might help...
Depression linked to increased dementia risk, says new study
People diagnosed with depression have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Neurology.
The study included individuals from...
Dementia becomes an emergency, with 1.4 million ER visits a year
Too Many ER Visits
Every year, 1.4 million people with memory problems, like Alzheimer's disease, land in the emergency room.
These people are over 65 years...
Common high blood pressure drugs can be a hidden risk for memory loss
Ever worried about side effects from medicines? A recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has found a potential side effect for...