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Cognitive impairment and obesity: What is the connection?

Obesity is a growing epidemic worldwide and is a major risk factor for the development of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular...

Excessive belly fat is linked to worse cognitive performance

Heart health has always been an essential component of overall health. A recent study found that Asians with excess visceral fat are more likely to...

Can drinking alcohol cause dementia?

Alcohol consumption is a common habit worldwide, and it has been linked to various health effects, including an increased risk of dementia. In this research...

Over half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment

A recent scientific report has shown that more than half of U.S. adults who survive strokes develop cognitive impairments in the year that follows,...

10 big causes of dementia older people need to know

Dementia is a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and emotion, and it can interfere with daily activities. Dementia is not a specific disease, but...

Why unawareness of memory decline can be dangerous

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers discovered that a lack of awareness, rather than increased awareness, of memory decline is...

Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduces Dementia Risk, Even with Low Diastolic Levels

A few years back, scientists made an exciting discovery: lowering blood pressure could help prevent mental decline in people over 50 who have high...

Social interaction can lower dementia risk, helping you live longer

A new study from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney has found that spending time with loved ones can have...

5 best diets that protect brain health in older people

As we age, our cognitive abilities naturally decline. However, research has shown that certain diets can help slow down this process and improve brain...

Scientists find a new way to help older people improve memory

A new study has found that stimulating the right cerebellum can lead to improvements in episodic memory in healthy elderly individuals.