Research Reveals Link Between Widespread Pain and Heightened Risk of Dementia, Stroke
British Medical Journal via News-Medical – Widespread pain is linked to a heightened risk of all types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke finds research published online in the journal…
Study: Adding Color to Your Plate May Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – A new study shows that people who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in…
Excessive Body Fat Can Increase the Risk of Dementia
University of South Australia via News-Medical – It’s the global epidemic that affects two in every five adults, but as obesity continues to expand waistlines worldwide, researchers at the University of…
Dance Training With Music Can Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
York University via News-Medical – A new study published in Brain Sciences today, shows patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s disease (PD) can slow the progress of the disease by participating in dance…
UCI-led Meta-analysis Identifies Hypertension Medications That Help Ward Off Memory Loss
University of California, Irvine via Newswise – A large-scale meta-analysis led by University of California, Irvine researchers provides the strongest evidence yet of which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss…
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Slash Your Risk of Cognitive Decline with This Simple Dietary Intervention
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Mushrooms are prized by chefs for their meaty, smoky taste – and their ability to enhance recipes with the savory, rich quality known as “umami.” Nutritionists…
Tablet-Based Video Games Could Improve Brain Function in Older People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
University of Massachusetts Amherst via News-Medical – A University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical informatician will use a $436,836 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the use of “serious…
WRONG Idea: Eating Healthy “Most of the Time” for Brain Health, New Study Warns
Joy Jensen via NaturalHealth365 – Many people try to follow a healthy diet like the Mediterranean diet. However, sometimes temptations win, and it’s easy to indulge in unhealthy foods, despite eating…
How These Mushrooms & Adaptogens Can Help Grow Brain Cells, Reduce Anxiety, and Fight off Depression
Dr. Caroline Leaf – When many of us think of mushrooms, we either think of the ones we cook with, the ones people use to get “high” or the ones…
Topical Lemon Balm Lotion for Alzheimer’s
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Improving cognitive performance with aromatherapy in young, healthy volunteers is one thing, but how about where it really matters? As I discuss in…
Turmeric Spice Slows Cognitive Decline
Al Sears, MD, CNS – Most doctors will tell you that cognitive decline is a normal part of aging. But it’s really a modern disease brought on by a contaminated…
Anxious, Moody Older Adults Are Vulnerable to Worse Cognitive Function
Northwestern University via EurekAlert – CHICAGO – Our aging brains collect tangles and sticky plaques that can interfere in our cognition and memory. But some older adults with this neuropathology have…
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How to Assess Your Risk Factor for Neurodegenerative Diseases + What You Can Do to Prevent Cognitive Decline
Dr. Will Cole via Dr. Leaf – There is an epidemic in America. Close to 5.2 million people in the United States and 1 in 8 people 65 and over are…
Alzheimer’s Doctor: Here’s How to Avoid Getting It or Reverse Symptoms if You Already Have It
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Alzheimer’s is a scary disease because it means not remembering loved ones or how to do basic things like getting dressed. Until recently, doctors didn’t know…
4 Nutrients That Can Supercharge Your Brain Function
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Are you feeling “frazzled?” For many people, the seemingly endless stream of data from social media, online news sources and cable TV can create a mentally fatiguing…
