cognitive decline
Scientists Reveal How Exercise Protects The Brain From Alzheimer’s
Researchers at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their findings suggest that physical activity strengthens the brain’s built in defense system, helping protect it from age related damage. The study is published in the journal Cell. As people grow older, the ...
Tea Can Improve Your Health and Longevity, But How You Drink it Matters
A comprehensive review found that tea, especially green tea, is strongly associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), obesity, diabetes and several forms of cancer. Beyond these well-known benefits, tea consumption is also linked to brain protection, reduced muscle loss in older adults, and anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Together, these findings point to ...
New Study Links REM Sleep Apnea to Brain Changes and Memory Loss in Older Adults
University of California (UC), Irvine neurobiologists have found a critical link between obstructive sleep apnea during the rapid-eye-movement (REM) stage of sleep and early signs of brain changes associated with cognitive decline. Their study suggests that low oxygen levels—known as hypoxemia—during REM sleep may contribute to injury in brain regions vital to memory, even in ...
COSMOS Study Finds Evidence That Multivitamins Improve Memory and Slow Cognitive Aging in Older Adults
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, by 2060, nearly one in four Americans will be in an age bracket at elevated risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease unless interventions can help preserve cognitive function before deficits begin. The COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) is a large-scale, nationwide, randomized trial rigorously testing cocoa extract ...
Study Shows Promise of Individualized Treatment For Cognitive Decline
A proof-of-concept study led by Heather Sandison, ND, and implemented by researchers at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) Helfgott Research Institute could have far-reaching, positive impacts on the future of cognitive decline research. While Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects approximately 6 million people in the U.S. and 50 million people worldwide, clinical trials have been disproportionately focused on ...
A Higher Dose of Magnesium Each Day Keeps Dementia at Bay, Study Says
More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU). The researchers say increased intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and nuts could also help reduce the risk of dementia, which is the second leading ...
Daily Multivitamin May Improve Cognition And Possibly Protect Against Decline, Study Suggests
Could taking a daily multivitamin help maintain cognitive health with aging and possibly prevent cognitive decline? According to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, conducted in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, taking a daily supplement may improve cognition in older adults, but additional studies are needed to confirm ...
Great Minds
Cognitive health is intrinsically linked to diet and exercise. As the population ages and they begin to think about staving off heart disease and metabolic diseases, another area of concern is cognitive health. Causes of Cognitive Impairment Cognition is a broad term and includes many processes in the brain that can affect everything from memory ...
Blood Pressure Lowering Reduces Risk of Developing Dementia
Research completed in NUI Galway (Ireland) has shown that lowering blood pressure by taking blood pressure medications reduces the risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment by 7 percent. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Fourteen randomized controlled trials (96,158 participants) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. ...
Link Between Hearing and Cognition Begins Earlier Than Once Thought
Research has shown that adults with age-related hearing loss have higher rates of cognitive decline. Now, a study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found that even the earliest stage of hearing loss—when hearing is still considered normal—is linked to cognitive decline. The study was published online in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head ...
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