Afternoon Naps Linked to Better Mental Agility
April 24, 2023
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A regular afternoon nap seemed to be associated with better cognitive performance in a study of healthy seniors living in China.
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B3 Blocks Alzheimer’s, Boosts Memory & Mood
April 17, 2023
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BETTER MEMORY AND BEHAVIOR, with reduced levels of Alzheimer’s tau, were achieved in the lab by supplementing drinking water with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3. Learn what these important results mean to Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s and Deep Breathing Exercises
April 17, 2023
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What if prevention of Alzheimer’s were as simple as controlling your breathing? Researchers at the University of California are exploring this question.
Mediterranean Diet Can Protect Against Dementia
April 10, 2023
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Researchers found in a German study the Mediterranean diet — one rich in fish, vegetables and olive oil — can protect the brain from the development of protein deposits and loss of brain matter.
The Alzheimer’s-Concussion Connection
April 6, 2023
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2 studies connect Alzheimer’s to concussions, and lighter blows to the head to memory loss. How careful can we be? Just how much does it matter?
Boost Daily Magnesium to Ward Off Dementia
April 4, 2023
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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).
Vision Treatment Could Prevent 100,000 Dementia Cases
April 3, 2023
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About 1.8% of U.S. dementia cases were associated with visual impairment, according to federally-funded research
Does NAD+ Help with Alzheimer’s?
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Can NAD+ be helpful in preventing or containing Alzheimer’s? Dr. Rudy Tanzi discusses his views on the subject.
How Hearing Loss is Linked to Cognitive Decline
March 22, 2023
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A doctor who specializes in geriatric medicine explains how hearing devices can be helpful in preventing long-term cognitive decline.
Why Don’t Skin Cancer Patients Get Alzheimer’s?
March 21, 2023
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80% fewer skin-cancer patients get Alzheimer’s. Why? Is it the medicines they take, their genes, or are they more prone to sunshine, activity or healthier eating?
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