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Is There an Optimal Diet for Better Brain Health or Will Any Balanced Eating Plan Work?

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

The role of a healthy diet in bolstering brain function and reducing the risk of dementia is undeniable. Nutritious foods, for example, boost levels of brainderived neurotrophic factor(BDNF), a protein that promotes new brain cell production and protects existing brain cells. Fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods also contain antioxiants … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Taking Statins After a Stroke Lowers Future Stroke Risks People who have had a hemorrhagic stroke and start taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a lower risk of another stroke, especially an ischemic stroke, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy … Read More

Research Suggests Sleeping On It for Better Mood and Memory

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

So, how did you sleep? It’s a simple question, but the answer can play a pivotal role in the complexities of memory, thinking skills, stress management, and mood disorders. Two recent studies out of the United Kingdom underscore years of previous research findings implicating sleep quality and quantity as essential, … Read More

Everyday Activities Can Give Your Memory and Thinking Skills a Big Boost

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

When you sit down to do a crossword puzzle or other brain-stimulating activity, it’s easy to think about it as your time to give your memory and thinking skills a workout. You might consider it in the same way you view your morning walk as your daily dose of aerobic … Read More

Heart Attacks and Memory Loss

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Q: Can a heart attack cause memory problems? A: There has been research published in recent years that has shown an association between heart attack and cognitive decline. That includes an analysis of six studies, published in JAMA Network Open earlier this year, which suggests that changes in memory, decision-making, … Read More

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Familial Anxiety

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Q: Is it possible for an adult child’s anxiety to “rub off” on a parent? My daughter was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. I have found myself mirroring her anxious state, even though I’m trying to be the calm one. A: While we tend to think of hereditary traits … Read More

Memory Care vs. Dementia Care

Oct 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Q: What is the difference between “memory care” and “dementia care” programs? A: Memory care programs tend to cater to individuals whose cognitive function has declined to the point where independent living may no longer be safe or appropriate. Good candidates may be people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or other … Read More

Frontline: Dementia; maintaining lung health; weekend workouts

Sep 25, 2023 · Rochelle Nataloni · Aging & Independence

Dementia Becomes an Emergency 1.4 Million Times a Year People living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia end up in the emergency room (ER) 1.4 million times a year, according to a recent study that suggests there’s a lot of opportunity to prevent future emergency visits by better … Read More

How Being Creative, Even in Simple Ways, Sharpens Your Memory, Thinking Skills, and Connection to Others

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Watercolor landscapes, sonnets, piano recitals, magic tricks, hand-knitted scarves, gourmet meals, witty toasts, handmade furniture… there is no end to the examples of creative expression that find their place in the world. And while the products of a creative mind might seem made for others to appreciate and enjoy, they … Read More

Long COVID May Affect Brain Function Two Years After Infection

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Aging & Independence

Researchers have found that people with long COVID symptoms such as brain fog often show reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus. Study findings published recently in Clinical Medicine suggest that people who were infected but felt “fully recovered” were … Read More

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