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Inflammatory Foods May Damage the Brain

Jul 18, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Memory

[caption id="attachment_141762" align="alignleft" width="243"] © Peter Dazeley | Getty ImagesFoods can affect the brain’s wellness.[/caption] Diets containing greater amounts of inflammatory foods are associated with higher incidences of brain aging versus diets higher in anti-inflammatory foods. Researchers from the University of Texas Health San Antonio reported results from a 7-year … Read More

Frontline: Green foods; Slowing Parkinson’s Disease; Reduce lung cancer deaths

Jun 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

Eating More Green Foods May Help Protect Your Brain Age-related brain atrophy can be slowed with a “green” Mediterranean diet, according to a study published Jan. 11, 2022 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The researchers divided 284 participants into three groups that followed a healthy diet, a Mediterranean … Read More

Ask the Doctor: July 2022

Jun 20, 2022 · Maurizio Fava, MD · Memory

Q. I sometimes find myself asking the same question more than once in a conversation. My son thinks it may be a sign of cognitive decline, but I think I repeat questions to make sure I understand the answer. I know that I’m repeating the question. Is my son correct? … Read More

Why It’s Important to Understand  Your Risk for Cognitive Impairment

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

Statistics show that the majority of older adults never develop dementia, yet most of us still fear losing our memory and thinking skills. But the more you understand about your risk of cognitive decline, the better positioned you’ll be to take steps now to reduce your risks and plan for … Read More

Exercise May Provide Additional Benefits  If You Have a Stress-Related Condition

Jun 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

The physical and mental benefits of regular exercise are indisputable. It improves circulation, lowers blood pressure, helps manage weight, and bolsters respiratory health. Physical activity is also associated with improvements in cognition and mood—helping to ease symptoms of depression and anxiety. But a recent study led by researchers at Massachusetts … Read More

News about Nootropics

Jun 20, 2022 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Memory

[caption id="attachment_141522" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Sean Gladwell | Getty ImagesNootropics are associated with cognitive benefit.[/caption] If you aren’t familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years. Nootropics are substances that exert a beneficial effect on a person’s brain function, specifically in healthy … Read More

Study Reveals Brain Changes in Individuals with Pre-Clinical Alzheimer’s Disease

Jun 15, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

[caption id="attachment_141813" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesClumps of amyloid-beta protein can start to accumulate and alter the functional organization of the brain years before Alzheimer’s disease starts to affect cognition.[/caption] The buildup of amyloid-beta and tau proteins in the brain is linked to Alzheimer’s disease … Read More

Old, Damaged Brain Cells May Be a Target for Alzheimer’s Tests and Treatments

Jun 14, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Memory

As we get older, our cells sustain damage from the physical and mental stresses of life. These damaged cells can proliferate in older adults, and have been linked to a range of health issues. Now, scientists are investigating whether these cells may be a target for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drugs. … Read More

Is it Dementia, or Aging?

May 20, 2022 · UHN Staff · Memory

When are lapses in memory a cause for concern, and when are they simply a frustrating inconvenience? If you have noticed changes in the cognitive abilities of yourself or someone you know, getting a proper diagnosis is important. What is Dementia? Dementia refers to a decline in a person’s memory … Read More

Early-Onset Dementia: Same Symptoms at a Younger Age

May 20, 2022 · Dawn Bialy · Memory

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia that affects people age 65 and older, but it’s also possible to develop dementia in your younger years. Dementia that occurs prior to age 65 is referred to as early-onset dementia; symptoms may begin showing up in a person’s 50s, … Read More

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