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Category: Prevention and Wellness

A Heart-Healthy Diet That’s Good for the Brain
November 29, 2015
A diet rich in leafy greens, whole grains and vegetables and moderate amounts of wine may help to keep memory…
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A Brisk Walk May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
November 29, 2015
A few brisk walks a week may be all it takes to help keep the mind sharp with age, a…
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Nuts and Olive Oil May Help Keep the Mind Sharp
October 16, 2015
Can eating healthier help stave off Alzheimer’s in old age? A rigorous new study suggests it might. Older men and…
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High Blood Pressure Ages the Brain
September 9, 2015
Here’s more evidence that it’s vital to keep your blood pressure in check. Researchers at Boston University Medical Center report…
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Crossword Puzzles May Be Good for the Brain, but Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
September 2, 2015
Doing crossword puzzles, reading, writing and engaging in other mentally challenging activities appears to be good for the brain and…
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A Challenging Job Can Be Good for the Brain
September 2, 2015
Mentally demanding jobs can be stressful. But a challenging job may also be good for the brain and may possibly…
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Fish Oils May Aid the Aging Brain
June 17, 2015
Many older adults make a point of eating fish or taking fish oil capsules in the hopes of keeping the…
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Creative Endeavors May Help Keep the Mind Sharp in Old Age
May 1, 2015
Elderly men and women who regularly engaged in arts and crafts activities, had a busy social life or used computers…
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A Healthy Heart May Ward Off Alzheimer’s
March 12, 2015
Here’s another reason to be good to your heart: It may ward off Alzheimer’s disease. A new study from Vanderbilt…
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Common Allergy and Sleep Drugs Tied to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
February 13, 2015
Some drugs commonly used to treat hay fever, insomnia and depression have been linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s…
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Prostate Drug Slows Memory Decline in Women with Alzheimer’s
February 13, 2015
A medication commonly given to stop the spread of prostate cancer in men showed promise in slowing memory loss in…
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A Few Cups of Coffee a Day May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
January 23, 2015
Moderate coffee consumption may be good for the brain. Those are the conclusions of a review of the evidence that…
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Chocolate May Aid Age-Related Memory Loss
December 31, 2014
Men and women who consumed a cocoa-rich diet for three months did much better on memory tests than those who…
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Moderate Drinking Can Be Good for the Aging Brain
December 15, 2014
Men and women who drink moderately in older age may have better memory than those who abstain from alcohol, a…
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Antidepressant Shows Benefits, and Risks, for Agitation of Alzheimer’s
November 1, 2014
Agitation is a common problem in people in the more advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease, but there are few effective…
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How Eating Fish May Help Our Brains
July 21, 2014
People with high blood levels of the “good” fats found in fish had more robust brains than those with low…
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Exercise and a Healthy Lifestyle Reduce Dementia Risk
July 21, 2014
If you need more incentive to exercise more and eat better, consider the results of two comprehensive new studies that…
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Simple Steps May Simplify Home Alzheimer’s Care
June 26, 2014
Among Americans with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, an estimated 70 percent are cared for at home by…
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Poor Sleep May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 10, 2014
Lack of sleep or waking up several times during the night may be bad for the brain and may increase…
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Earlier Alzheimer’s Diagnosis May Lead to Better Care
June 10, 2014
People with Alzheimer’s disease who were given brain scans and diagnosed early in the course of their illness did better…
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Singing and Music Have Benefits for Alzheimer’s
June 3, 2014
Many people play music as a soothing balm for those with Alzheimer’s, and musical ability is often long retained into…
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Speaking Two Languages May Ward Off Dementia
June 3, 2014
People who speak two languages develop Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia nearly five years later than their peers who…
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Midlife Stress May Increase Dementia Risk
May 7, 2014
Women who experience a lot of stress in middle age are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other…
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Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs May Ward Off Dementia
May 7, 2014
Statins, the widely prescribed drugs taken by millions of older men and women to help lower cholesterol levels and ward…
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