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Category: Prevention and Wellness

Can Medical Marijuana Help People With Advanced Alzheimer’s?
A combination of THC and CBD, two of the active ingredients in marijuana, reduced agitation in people in the advanced…
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Fish Oil Supplements Provide No Brain Benefits in Study
Do you take fish oil supplements in the hopes of boosting your brain health? You may want to save your…
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Exercise in Your 30s and 40s May Help Keep the Brain Young
Staying physically active in your 30s and 40s may have brain benefits for decades to come, according to a new…
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Strength Training May Strengthen Your Brain
Sports medicine doctors increasingly recommend strength training as part of a regular exercise routine. Also known as resistance or weight…
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What Air Pollution May Do to Your Brain
With higher summer temperatures come rising levels of air pollution and smog. And that may spell bad news for your…
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An Optimistic Outlook May Protect the Brain
Having an optimistic outlook on life may be good for your brain, according to a new report. The study found…
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Eating Eggs May Be Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Eggs, long a popular American breakfast food, may have benefits for the brain as we age. A new study found…
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Variety May Be Critical for the Aging Brain
At risk for Alzheimer’s? Take a walk with a friend, go on a trip, pick up a musical instrument, read…
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It’s Never Too Late to Start Eating Healthy
Experts encourage a plant-based diet for better overall health, including the health of the brain. But not all plant-based diets…
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Low Vitamin D Levels Tied to Alzheimer’s Brain Changes
Men and women with low vitamin D levels in their 30s and 40s were at increased risk of having brain…
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The Right Way to Sit
Studies show that sitting and other sedentary behaviors are bad for our overall health, including the health of our brain.…
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A DASH of Prevention
Good news on the food front: Two new studies show that eating a heart-healthy diet may help to keep the…
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10 Minutes to Better Brain Health
Older adults who regularly engaged in exercise sessions lasting at least 10 minutes at a leisurely pace had healthier brains…
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Brain Training Games May Have Long-Term Benefits
Older men and women who completed five to six weeks of a computerized brain training program showed benefits up to…
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2 to 3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Good news for coffee drinkers. A large new analysis found that people who drank two to three cups of caffeinated…
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Lifelong Mental Stimulation May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
Staying mentally engaged throughout life may lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in old age, according to a new…
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Older woman lying awake in bed at night with insomnia, a condition linked to increased dementia risk.
Insomnia Poses Major Risk
Poor sleep has been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. A new…
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Hearing Aids May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Hearing aids are an invaluable technology for people with hearing loss. Still, many people who could benefit don’t wear them,…
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Is Full-Fat Cheese Good for the Brain?
Fans of triple-crème brie, cheddar and quiche may be heartened by a recent study that found that consuming high-fat cheese…
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Social Interaction May Be Key to Keeping the Brain Young
Two new studies underscore the importance of social interaction in helping to keep the brain in good working order as…
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Exercise Later in Life May Be Key to Lowering Alzheimer’s Risk
Many studies have shown that exercise is good for the brain. But is physical activity most important earlier or later…
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How 3,000 Steps a Day May Benefit the Brain
Walking just a few thousand steps a day may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s among older adults at heightened risk…
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How Brain-Training Games May Boost Brainpower
An online brain-training program that presents users with game-like cognitive challenges appeared to boost levels of brain chemicals critical for…
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This B Vitamin May Be Critical for Dementia Prevention
Eating a diet rich in riboflavin, a B vitamin, may substantially lower your dementia risk, according to a new report…
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