Walk to Keep the Memory Sharp
Many studies suggest that daily activities like walking may help keep the memory sharp. Now a growing number of studies show that a daily walk can lead to positive physical changes in the brain as well. Psychologists report that older … Continue reading
Fish Oil Supplements May Boost Brain Health
Many people take fish oil supplements for heart health, and there is some research to suggest that fish oils may be good for the brain as well. Now researchers have shown that fish oil supplements may affect parts of the … Continue reading
Moderate Drinking Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
Want to lower your Alzheimer’s risk? A drink or two a day may help, according to a new report. But the key is moderation. Too much alcohol can damage the brain and lead to other health problems. Earlier findings by … Continue reading
7 Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Many cases of Alzheimer’s disease could potentially be prevented by certain lifestyle measures like quitting smoking and getting more exercise, according to a new report. The findings suggest, but do not prove, that people can take steps to reduce their … Continue reading
Looking to the Kitchen for an Alzheimer’s Cure
Coffee, broccoli and cinnamon are among the common foods that scientists are investigating in search of new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. All three contain ingredients that showed promise in fighting the effects of Alzheimer’s on the brain. But the results … Continue reading
Insulin Squirt Helps People With Early Alzheimer’s
An intriguing early report found that a squirt of insulin deep into the nose helped ease the symptoms of early Alzheimer’s disease. But the results, though promising, are preliminary, and more studies are needed to determine if the novel treatment … Continue reading
Even Moderate Exercise Is Good for the Brain
Want to keep the mind and memory humming? A brisk 30-minute daily walk may help to minimize the mental decline of aging and help to ward off dementia. Those are the findings of two new reports that appeared in The … Continue reading
Being Good to Your Heart May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
Increasingly, doctors recognize that diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol – the same factors that put you at risk for having a heart attack – also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in old age. Taking steps to … Continue reading
How Mild Cognitive Impairment Affects Day-to-Day Living
People with Alzheimer’s disease often have trouble remembering things like important dates or whether they took their medications, a problem that can disrupt day-to-day activities and planning. The same problems are also common in those with mild cognitive impairment, or … Continue reading
Learning Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists continue to make advances in new tests that may predict for Alzheimer’s disease, in some cases years before memory loss and thinking problems become apparent. They can test for genes that increase your risk for the disease, MRI or … Continue reading
