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Move Over Blueberries, This Berry is the New Brain Superfood
November 15, 2023
More good news on the berry front. A new study found that a daily serving of strawberries led to improvements…
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What Level of Sleep is Best for Brain Health?
November 15, 2023
Getting plenty of deep sleep as we age may be critical for brain health, according to a new report. The…
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Cholesterol: Too Much of a ‘Good’ Thing?
November 1, 2023
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Attention Deficit Disorder May Increase Dementia Risk
November 1, 2023
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A Reminder to Take Your Blood Pressure Meds
October 18, 2023
High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.…
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Try to Relax. It May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk.
October 18, 2023
Being chronically stressed may be bad for your cognitive health. A new study found that long-term stress and depression was…
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Antipsychotic Drugs May Be Overused in the Home
October 4, 2023
Drugs to treat psychosis are often prescribed to ease agitation and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s disease. But the powerful…
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Sitting More Than 10 Hours a Day Raises Alzheimer’s Risk
October 4, 2023
Older men and women who sat for more than 10 hours a day had a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s…
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Good Dental Care Tied to Better Brain Health
September 20, 2023
Need more incentive to brush and floss? A new report shows that good dental health is linked to better brain…
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Could an Exercise Pill One Day Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
September 20, 2023
Regular exercise has been linked to a range of benefits for the body, including the brain. Middle-aged people who are…
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Why Yoga May Be Good for Your Brain
September 6, 2023
Need a gentle way to help relieve stress and give your memory a boost? Try yoga. A three-month program of…
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Having a Positive Attitude About Aging May Help Boost Memory
September 6, 2023
Having a positive attitude about growing older may counteract some of the memory deficits that commonly occur as people age,…
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Volunteering Helps Your Community. It May Also Help Your Brain.
August 23, 2023
Older men and women who gave their time to volunteer work had better memory and thinking skills than their peers…
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The Best Fat for Your Brain
August 23, 2023
Opting for olive oil rather than processed fats or oils may be good for your brain, according to a new…
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Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug, Donanemab, Shows Promise
August 9, 2023
An experimental drug for Alzheimer’s showed promise in slowing declines in thinking and memory skills when given early in the…
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A Reminder: Have a Regular Eye Exam
August 9, 2023
Good vision may be one important factor for good brain health, according to a new report. The findings build on…
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Why This Is So Important for Healthy Aging
July 26, 2023
Having a network of friends and family is critical for staying mentally sharp in old age, a growing body of…
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A Little of This Goes a Long Way
July 26, 2023
Feeling guilty about taking that afternoon nap? Don’t be. Napping may be good for the brain, according to a new…
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Leqembi Gets FDA Approval
July 12, 2023
On July 6th, the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease called Leqembi.…
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What Walking May Do for Your Brain
June 28, 2023
Walking several times a week may help to keep memory sharp as we age, even if we don’t start exercising…
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Good diet good for brain health
Does Gut Health = Brain Health?
June 28, 2023
Could changing your diet play a role in slowing or even preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s disease? We’re one step…
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New Drug to Combat Common Problem in Alzheimer’s Patients
June 14, 2023
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first drug specifically to treat agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease. The…
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Boost Memory with Multivitamins
Take These for a Memory Boost!
June 14, 2023
A daily multivitamin boosted memory skills in older adults, according to a large new study. The findings, from researchers at…
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Elderly on Internet - Help Protect against Dementia
Regular Internet Use May Help Protect Against Dementia
May 31, 2023
Exchanging emails with friends, posting on Facebook or Instagram, booking a vacation on a Web site or shopping online may…
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