Published April 20, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events New research suggests that having a stronger purpose in life (PiL) may promote cognitive resilience among middle-aged adults. Cognitive resilience refers to the capacity of the brain to cope with stressors, injuries and pathology, and resist the development of symptoms or disabilities. Furthermore, having […]
Published March 23, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events 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 […]
Published March 14, 2023 | Originally published on MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet—rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts—may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, a new study has revealed. Experts at Newcastle University found that individuals who ate a Mediterranean-like diet had up to 23% […]
June 25, 2022 Frontiers in Nutrition TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Berries are increasingly recognized as an important source of polyphenols, which are thought to be protective against cognitive decline with aging. This 12-week randomised trial evaluated the effect of daily cranberry consumption in the form of freeze-dried cranberry powder on cognition and brain function in adults aged […]
University of Southern California Health News | April 5, 2021 The study by a team of researchers at USC Dornsife, UCLA and the University of Georgia, Athens, finds a direct connection between particular bacteria in the gut and impaired brain function. New research shows how drinking sugary beverages early in life may lead to impaired […]
— Post-hoc analyses show benefit of alternative Mediterranean diet by Judy George, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 15, 2020 Adhering to an alternative Mediterranean diet high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil was linked to lower risk of cognitive impairment but not to slower cognitive decline in post-hoc analyses. Data from two […]
by Gary W. Small, MD Jul 5, 2018 Dr Small is Director, Geriatric Psychiatry, Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, University of California Los Angeles. Previous research suggesting that curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric and curried foods, may protect cognition includes the observation that the prevalence of Alzheimer disease among people in their 70s […]
Reuters Health News | August 07, 2018 Polyphenol-rich extract from grape and blueberry (PEGB) appears to improve episodic memory decline in healthy elderly people with memory problems, researchers report. “Our study demonstrates that PEGB improves age-related episodic memory decline in individuals with the highest cognitive impairments,” the authors write in their paper in The Journals […]
by David Perlmtter, M.D. – Board-Certified Neurologist There is certainly a lot of discussion these days about the ketogenic diet, especially as it relates to brain function. I thought it would be instructive to review one of the most important, and early, research studies in this area, as it reveals several very important findings that are worthy […]
Published Sunday 8 April 2018 By Tim Newman Fact checked by Jasmin Collier In a study endorsed by the Dalai Lama, individuals who regularly meditate were followed over 7 years. The authors conclude that meditation can enhance mental abilities and protect against age-related cognitive decline. As we age, our cognitive ability slowly slides. The resulting […]
Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal Loughrey DG, et al. This investigation contemplated the effect of the Mediterranean diet (MeDi) on the cognitive functioning of healthy older adults. The strongest evidence yielded was indicative of a beneficial effect of the MeDi on the global cognition of older adults. The effect of study design and […]
Liam Davenport October 24, 2016 Being overweight or obese leads to clinically meaningful increases in the rate of cognitive decline in association with changes in inflammatory markers in the blood, a new analysis of longitudinal data suggests. The results, which indicate that an increased body mass index (BMI) may accelerate cognitive decline by several months […]
Megan Brooks March 15, 2016 Eating blueberries may improve thinking and memory skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), new research suggests. “There is a very large, basic-science literature ― molecular studies, cellular studies, and animal studies ― that demonstrates cognitive enhancement with blueberries, but there are only just a few human studies […]
February 16, 2016 Preventive Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE A simulation model in the UK was used to test scenarios based on varying assumptions regarding physical activity in the population to determine the effect on health and resources of preventing dementia by promoting physical activity. While spending over a lifetime for dementia was highest for physically inactive […]
02.15.2016 German claims data show association; stronger in men than women by Kristina Fiore Associate Editor, MedPage Today Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) were associated with an increased risk of dementia, and the relationship was stronger in men than women, according to a study of German medical claims data. In an assessment of data from the […]
October 19, 2015 Written by Jared Bunch MD Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained arrhythmia observed in clinical practice. It increases in prevalence with age, sleep apnea, obesity, inactivity and sedentary lifestyles, hypertension, and other acquired cardiovascular diseases. Dementia has emerged as a significant source of morbidity and mortality in developed countries and shares […]
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN In a new study published earlier this month in JAMA Neurology, researchers demonstrated a significant association between vitamin D insufficiency and cognitive decline that is specifically seen in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The results reinforce the importance of identifying vitamin D insufficiency among the elderly. Here, low vitamin D levels […]
Date: September 14, 2015 Source: University of California – Davis Health System Summary: Vitamin D insufficiency among the elderly is highly correlated with accelerated cognitive decline and impaired performance, particularly in domains such as memory loss that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, researchers have found. Vitamin D insufficiency among the elderly is highly […]
Date: August 25, 2015 Source: The JAMA Network Journals Summary: Researchers evaluated whether a 24-month physical activity program would result in better cognitive function, lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, or both, compared with a health education program. Kaycee M. Sink, M.D., M.A.S., of the Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C., […]
Hybrid ‘MIND’ Diet Keeps Aging Brain Sharp Megan Brooks August 10, 2015 The MIND diet ― a hybrid of the Mediterranean diet and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet ― may slow cognitive decline in elderly adults, according to researchers from Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center who developed the MIND diet. In an […]