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·February 22, 2023·5 min read

Any Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later Life

At any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.

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·February 20, 2023·4 min read

Study Aims to Understand Why Women More Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease

Cognitive reserve measured through IQ predicted the steepness of cognitive decline in aging men, but not women.

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·February 19, 2023·4 min read

Food Insecurity May Increase Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Food insecurity was associated with accelerated cognitive decline and brain aging in older adults.

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·February 14, 2023·4 min read

Watch Your Step: Balance Ability Predicts Cognitive Impairment

Researchers have developed a new method that can predict a person's risk of cognitive decline based on how well they can balance.

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·February 10, 2023·3 min read

Mushrooms Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth

Active compounds in the edible Lion's Mane mushroom can help promote neurogenesis and enhance memory, a new study reports. Preclinical trials report the compound had a significant impact on neural growth and improved memory formation. Researchers say the compound could have clinical applications in treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 8, 2023·4 min read

We Still Don’t Know Which Factors Most Affect Cognitive Decline as We Age

Findings of a new study suggest more research needs to be done to identify the major factors contributing to the rate of cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·February 5, 2023·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.

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·January 31, 2023·3 min read

Obesity-Related Neurodegeneration Mimics Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers discovered a correlation between obesity-related neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease pathology. Losing weight, they say, can slow age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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·January 29, 2023·2 min read

Initial Memory Problems Are Linked With a Slower Rate of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Initial memory problems are linked with a slower rate of decline in Alzheimer's disease. Those with symptoms including language difficulties or judgment changes had a more rapid rate of decline than those with memory problems alone.

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·January 26, 2023·6 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older Adults

Adopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.

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·January 25, 2023·3 min read

Early Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Worse Brain Health in Middle Age

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease early in life are more likely to have cognitive and memory problems, and worse brain health during middle age.