Industrial trans fats are created when vegetable oils are chemically altered to stay solid at room temperature. They are found in coffee creamer, cakes, pie crusts, frozen pizza, cookies, crackers, biscuits and dozens of other processed foods. A recent study...
Physical exercise helps maintain good blood flow to the brain and may encourage new brain cell growth and survival. However, it can be difficult for people with dementia to participate in exercise programs due to impaired cognition or mobility issues....
Previous studies have found that cognitive function tends to be better in older adults with a diet rich in plant-based foods. A recent study suggests that regular consumption of concentrated blueberry juice may help improve brain function in healthy, mature...
People with mild cognitive impairment are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. A recent study suggests that exercising may help increase brain volume in people with mild cognitive impairment. Participants in the study included...
A recent study examined the association between tooth loss and lower cognitive function, and found that the risk for cognitive impairment and dementia increases with loss of teeth. For this analysis, the researchers searched for eligible studies in the MEDLINE,...
Type-2 diabetes is known to be a risk factor for dementia. A recent study has found that those with more severe diabetes and more complications associated with the disease are more likely to develop dementia. Participants in the study included...
Cardiac index is a measure of heart health that looks at cardiac output, which is the amount of blood that leaves the heart and is pumped through the body. A recent study suggests that a low cardiac index may be...
A recent study suggests that people who develop depression and mild cognitive impairment after the age of 65 are more likely to have accelerated brain aging, putting them at higher risk for dementia. The study also found that older adults...
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased risk of osteoarthritis, cavities, high cholesterol, depression and hip fractures. A recent study suggests that having a vitamin D deficiency may double the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Participants in...
