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Aerobic exercise may offer a protective boost for brain aging. Scientists have previously shown that aerobic exercises are beneficial for brain health, but new research adds evidence to suggest that it may affect white matter in the brain. The study out of Assistant Professor Aga Burzynska’s BRAiN Lab at Colorado State University provides some of ...click here to read more

For those concerned about brain health, coffee should be avoided. According to a new study from the University of South Australia, high coffee consumption is associated with smaller total brain volumes and an increased risk of dementia. The largest study of its kind, researchers from UniSA’s Australian Centre for Precision Health at SAHMRI and a ...click here to read more

I slept poorly last night. I’m sure you’ve been there too. And like me, you’ve probably made your coffee a little stronger when you struggle with slumber. Of course, you might notice it can only do so much. Sure, coffee can boost your alertness and keep you awake the next day, but research suggests it’s ...click here to read more

You may have heeded the warnings of your parents as a youngster that too much TV may rot your brain. They might have been right. Three new studies have linked TV viewing in middle-age to a higher risk of cognitive decline. The research suggests that watching even moderate amounts of TV may impair memory and ...click here to read more

Does blurry vision offer a clear picture of the future? Possibly, according to recent research. A new study suggests a strong link between impaired vision and mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, in older adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, MCI is the stage between expected cognitive decline of normal aging and the more serious decline ...click here to read more

Brain health can be a little more confusing than heart and lung health, for example. You’ve surely heard how diet and lifestyle can play a role in improving physical health. Many of the same recommendations may have a positive effect on your brain. A nutrient-rich diet, healthy weight, and good circulation are all associated with ...click here to read more

A healthy body likely leads to a healthy brain. This is excellent news for anybody looking to stave off future cognitive decline and potentially prevent or delay dementia. Exercise is closely associated with a healthy brain. Plenty of data exists to show that when people live an active lifestyle, they are mentally sharper and experience ...click here to read more

A new study of military veterans has found that sleep plays a critical role in patients healing from traumatic brain injury. The research published in the Journal of Neurotrauma showed the huge implications in loss of sleep for the armed forces and civilians who have suffered a brain injury. For the study, researchers analyzed 65 ...click here to read more

When you hear about high blood sugar, what comes to mind? Diabetes risk, weight gain, and maybe a risk to heart health? But what about your brain? High blood sugar – even below diabetes levels – may boost the risk of dementia. A new study from University College London in the UK found that “prediabetes” ...click here to read more

Prediabetes and brain health could be related, according to a new study led by UCL researchers. Researchers suggest that people with prediabetes whose blood sugar levels are higher than usual may have an increased risk of cognitive decline and vascular dementia. The study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, included data from the ...click here to read more

During sleep, the brain experiences an increase in blood flow, which is linked to brain function. According to a new study from Penn State researchers, these blood flow changes may help clean out metabolic brain waste that can build up during the day. By studying mice’s sleep patterns, the study was able to find the ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that the more exercise middle-aged adults get, the better their brain health. It has long been known that exercise can improve mental health, but this new study has found evidence on the importance of keeping active in midlife. The study published in Neurology analyzed information from 1,604 volunteers taking part in an ...click here to read more

A new study reaffirms that sleep cannot be replaced for the recovery of the brain. For decades, scientists have known that sleep is vital for the brain’s healthy functioning and overall health. However, it has been unclear whether this is due to the absence of novel input during sleep or an active refinement of neural ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), physicians can locate potential brain biomarkers of PTSD in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research, which appeared in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, is a stepping-stone for better treatment and outcomes for those who may develop PTSD. If doctors could ...click here to read more