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living in close proximity to a major road and the resultant exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of cognitive impairment.

A covert stroke doesn’t cause any obvious immediate physical damage and doesn’t affect muscle or motor skills. Instead, it weakens connections necessary for executive functions such as memory, navigation, planning, decision-making and reasoning. Covert strikes occur five times as often...

Previous studies have found that chili peppers may help with heart health, weight loss, and eye health. However, now a new study suggests that chili peppers may also increase the risk of cognitive decline. Participants in the study included 4,852...

While a certain amount of cognitive decline occurs naturally with aging, there are ways to combat that decline. A new study suggests that older adults who take part in word and number puzzles on a regular basis have better brain...

Virtually everyone loses memory-making and cognitive abilities asthey age. However, a new study has found that long-term, high nut consumption isassociated with better mental functioning in mature adults. Participants in the study included 4,822 adults aged 55 and overwho took...

Recent research has suggested that the bacteria in the gut affects the communication between the belly and the brain. A lack of healthy gut microbiota may increase the risk of neuropsychological disorders. Now a new study has found that Lactobacillus...

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a risk factor for the development of dementia. A new study has found that intensive control of blood pressure in mature adults may significantly reduce the risk of developing MCI. 9,361 participants in the Systolic...

Age-related hearing loss occurs gradually in most of us as we grow older and is one of the most common conditions affecting mature adults. A new study has found that hearing loss may be associated with a up to a...