Memory

The Food-Mood-Mind Connection

Jan 24, 2025 · · Memory
As we journey through life, we often focus on eating well to maintain our physical health. But the foods we choose also can have a profound impact on mental well-being. That is because the gut and brain are directly connected through what’s called the gut-brain system. “This system is like … Read More

Loneliness and Dementia

Jan 24, 2025 · · Memory
New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine adds to evidence showing an association between loneliness and dementia. For the study (Nature Mental Health, Oct. 9, 2024), researchers analyzed data from 21 studies that included more than 608,000 people around the world. The analysis revealed that loneliness increased … Read More

Five Ways to Boost Memory

Dec 18, 2024 · · Memory
As we age, many of us worry about memory loss. While some cognitive changes are natural, memory loss isn’t inevitable. However, just like it takes effort to maintain the physical body, it requires attention to maintain the brain. Consistency is key. “Engage in both mental and physical activities regularly,” advises … Read More

Polypharmacy May Be Especially Risky for People with Dementia

Dec 18, 2024 · · Memory
Taking five or more medications daily is known as polypharmacy, and it’s a regimen used by about one-third of older adults. While polypharmacy is often necessary to manage more than one medical condition, it can be risky. Taking multiple medications increases the chances of drug interactions, falls, and other serious … Read More

What Causes Memory Lapses and Tip-of-the-Tongue Word Searches?

Dec 18, 2024 · · Memory
The brain is a powerful, durable computer, but it’s also vulnerable to a wide range of forces that can affect memory, attention, and other think­ing skills. Factors related to mood and mind­set, physical health, lifestyle, and vari­ous environmental and genetic consid­erations can trigger serious cognitive problems as well as fleeting, … Read More

Health-Promoting Reasons to Visit the Mediterranean

Dec 18, 2024 · · Memory
The Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) is one of the most researched, well-known, and recommended dietary patterns worldwide. Consistently earning top rankings among diets, the Med Diet has become synonymous with healthy eating. The emphasis on eating mostly whole, nutrient-dense, primarily plant-based foods and limiting processed and refined foods, which tend … Read More
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These Foods May Lower Dementia Risk

Dec 18, 2024 · · Memory
Higher consumption of flavonoid-rich foods, such as tea and berries, may significantly lower the risk of developing dementia, especially among individuals at greater genetic risk, with hypertension, or depressive symptoms, according to a U.K. study. Researchers examined data from nearly 122,000 participants aged 40 to 70 years from the U.K. … Read More

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