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Recent studies show that it’s possible to maintain good cognitive health as we age with certain leisure activities and pursuits that stimulate the brain.
The new therapy is being hailed as a breakthrough. But the small study has some limitations – and hasn’t been peer-reviewed.
The new guidelines, updated for the first time since 2017, lower the threshold for hypertension treatment and offer a more personalized approach.
Migrants with dementia who’ve acquired English later in life may revert to their childhood language – and many rely on family members to interpret.
New research shows that people with dementia experience faster memory decline if they’re also diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
A new study has found lithium acts as a natural defender against the harmful proteins that are linked with cognitive decline.
Research shows the ‘Mind’ diet may help slow cognitive decline.
Older adults are generally good at judging their capacity for handling their finances, but
cognitive impairment degrades that skill. Proactive planning can help protect them from fraud.
Even small lifestyle changes – such as more social interaction and a better diet – can help reduce stress.
Perseverance helps people achieve goals and is linked with well-being. But combined with chronic societal stressors, it can lead to cognitive overload that puts a strain on brain health.
The theory that an increased use of phones and computers has weakened our overall cognitive ability has been around since 2012. But is it true?
Hearing loss affects the brain and well-being, so why don’t more people get help? It’s a psychological journey as much as a medical one.
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
The study shows cognitive processing speed increased even when participants were moderately active.
Adults who self-reported higher vulnerability toward financial exploitation showed lower thickness in a brain region that is affected early in Alzheimer’s disease.
Three keys to protecting an aging brain are physical activity, intellectual stimulation and annual screenings for dementia.
Why do some people stay sharp into old age while others decline? The “orchid and dandelion” phenomenon may help reveal how tailored environments could drive better cognitive health for all.
Tau protein has long been associated with Alzheimer’s, but it’s hard to get rid of as it resides inside brain cells.
Your walking speed in middle age can be a good predictor of your health in later life.
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