Where you live may affect your risk of dementia
A new study suggests that people living in poorer neighborhoods may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those living in more...
Are ultra-processed foods really that bad?
There’s been growing concern about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their impact on health.
However, experts warn that rushing to tell people to avoid all UPFs...
Healthy fats like omega-3s may prevent motor neuron disease and dementia
A new study suggests that increasing omega-3 fatty acids in the brain could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND).
Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that...
Exercise can boost brain insulin function, preventing dementia
Scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick have discovered that exercise can activate special cells in the brain that help the body respond to insulin.
This discovery...
Can vitamin B protect older people from dementia?
Dementia is a brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, primarily in older adults but sometimes in younger people too.
While many know about...
Compound in mushrooms could slow down aging
Many people dream of living long, healthy lives, free from age-related illnesses.
However, as we age, the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or...
Diet’s big role in reducing brain iron and supporting cognitive health
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have discovered that certain nutrients in the diet may help reduce excess iron buildup in the brain, a...
Coffee may protect against cognitive decline in heart rhythm disorders
Drinking several cups of coffee daily could help reduce cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.
This finding comes...
How an anti-inflammatory diet could lower dementia risk
New research has found a strong link between eating inflammatory foods and a higher risk of dementia.
Scientists from UT Health San Antonio, Boston University,...
Your tea bags may be adding plastic to your cup—and your body
A recent study has revealed that some types of tea bags release millions of tiny plastic particles when used, and these particles can be...
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These antioxidants could help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from National Institute on Aging found that certain antioxidants in foods may also reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Alzheimer's disease...
How Mediterranean diet could protect your brain health
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most widely described and evaluated dietary patterns in scientific literature.
It is characterized by high intakes of vegetables,...
Vitamin E may help prevent Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from Yeungnam University found that vitamin E may help protect against Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements,...
Flavonoid-rich foods could improve survival in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from Pennsylvania State University found eating flavonoid-rich foods is linked to a lower death risk in Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that...
Strawberries could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, shows study
Scientists from Rush university found that strawberries as a snack may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain...
How eating nuts can affect your cognitive ability
Introduction: The Power of Nuts
Have you ever thought about how what you eat can affect your brain? It turns out that nuts, those small,...
Vitamin B9 deficiency linked to higher dementia risk
Scientists from Mount Sinai found that low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia...
Diets high in flavonoids could help reduce stroke risk, shows study
Scientists from the University of Western Australia found that flavonoid-rich foods may help reduce stroke risk.
Ischemic strokes occur when blood supply is cut off to...