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Research from a recent study has shown that light physical activity may help with brain aging. Nicole Spartano of the Boston University School of Medicine and colleagues explained in JAMA Network Open that the human brain typically shrinks in older age. The volume typically declines about 0.2 percent per year by age 60. It is ...click here to read more

Two linked papers published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry have found that older adults who regularly take part in number and word puzzles have sharper brain function. Researchers had previously presented findings on a connection between word puzzles and brain health, but this new information builds on this to include those who regularly ...click here to read more

New research out of the University of Sydney provides new evidence that a common food additive may have a substantial influence on gut microbiota, which could result in inflammatory bowel disease. The food additive known as E171 (titanium dioxide nanoparticles) is commonly used in foods and some medicine as a whitening agent. E171 is consumed ...click here to read more

I’ve noticed that people really like to compartmentalize things. There are specific foods they eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack, for example. The same thing goes for health: there are things you can do for your body and things you can do for your brain. But at the end of the day, ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet – a diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low in sugar and processed food – has been linked to the reduction of many different health problems, including reduced heart disease risk and a reduced risk of dementia. A recent review of 13 studies looked at the relationship ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that working night shifts could impact your bladder health. Night shift workers tend to report higher instances of bladder problems such as frequent urination. Researcher Cosimo De Nunzio explained, “We know that long-term night work is stressful, and is associated with increased levels of health problems. This work shows that constant ...click here to read more

Untreated diabetes is associated with a high chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, patients who are taking medications to treat and manage their diabetes are warding off Alzheimer’s disease. The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease was 1.6 times greater among those with untreated diabetes. Psychologist Daniel A. Nation explained, “Our findings emphasize the importance of ...click here to read more

Eating nuts helps to improve thinking and memory in the elderly. The study included 4,822 individuals over the age of 55. The researchers found that consuming over 10 grams of nuts was positively associated with improved mental function, thinking, and reasoning. This is the first study of its kind to show a relationship between nut ...click here to read more

Mushrooms may reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment by 50 percent. The researchers at the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yoo Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore uncovered that seniors who consumed two standard portions of mushrooms weekly had a lower risk of ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that exercise can help improve motor and non-motor skills in Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressing disorder which affects movement, muscle control, and balance. It has long been known that exercise can help improve motor symptoms in patients including tremors, disturbances, and postural instability. What has not been ...click here to read more

Maybe your hearing loss isn’t that bad. Maybe you only have difficulties hearing in noisier environments. But even a little bit of hearing loss should be treated because if it gets worse, you can start to experience more significant challenges than just not being able to hear. 4 Reasons to Treat Your Hearing Loss You ...click here to read more

There is a study that is currently underway examining whether nicotine patches could improve memory in individuals who have mild memory loss. The MIND (Memory Improvement through Nicotine Dosing) study is the longest and largest running study of its kind. It is looking to recruit 300 volunteers across the US who are generally healthy, non-smokers, ...click here to read more

Morning exercise improves brain blood flow in older adults. The findings come from researchers at the University of Western Australia and The Baker Institute in Melbourne. The researchers found that morning exercise helps reduce the detrimental impact on blood flow patterns caused by prolonged sitting in overweight or obese seniors. It is urged to maintain ...click here to read more

Heart disease and stroke in depression patients increases their risk of death. It is known that depressive symptoms are more common in older individuals and studies have shown that depressive symptoms are associated with a higher risk of death. And yet, many older adults are never treated for their depression. Depression symptoms have been linked ...click here to read more