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Scientists find a supplement that actually boosts memory

In a study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, scientists found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the...

Nightmares are a good predictor of future dementia – new study

We spend a third of our lives asleep. And a quarter of our time asleep is spent dreaming. So, for the average person alive...

MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance

Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins...

Diet could play an important role in your cognitive function

In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that dietary choices and their consequences may certainly influence cognitive function. They found that certain...

Balanced meal timing could benefit your cognitive health

In a study from Zhejiang University, scientists found that balanced meal timing may benefit cognitive health in middle-aged and older people. Globally, there are approximately...

Hard physical work linked to 55% higher dementia risk

In a study from the University of Copenhagen, scientists found that people doing hard physical work have a 55% higher risk of developing dementia...

7 healthy habits could help lower dementia risk for people with diabetes

In a study from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, scientists found that a combination of seven healthy lifestyle habits was linked to a lower risk...

Common high blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of cognitive decline

In a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, scientists found a class of drugs used for many conditions, including high blood...

Even a simple exercise could benefit brain health in older people

In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found that even a simple exercise routine just might help older people with mild...

How to predict who develops Lewy body dementia

In a study from Mayo Clinic, scientists found that a lack of shrinkage in the area of the brain called the hippocampus may be...