Lower Brain Oxygen Levels May Lead to Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study has connected lower levels of the oxygen in the brain with a higher risk of developing Alzehimer’s disease as people age.
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How to improve brain health? There is a lot you can do: Exercise, healthy food, vitamins and supplements for a healthy aging brain.
A Closer Look at the Brain’s Process for Taking Out the Trash
Your brain, much like the rest of your body, creates waste which needs to be cleared by your body’s disposal systems and excreted just like other types of waste. The…
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Understanding Cholesterol and the Brain
The reason the brain creates its own cholesterol is that cholesterol is vital to health cell membranes, but cholesterol in the blood does not cross the blood-brain barrier.
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6 Foods That Help Your Brain Concentrate
What you eat affects physiologically, and therefore impacts your brain function. Here are some foods that aide in concentration and healthy brain function.
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Can Yoga Help Seniors Fight Aging?
When done regularly, yoga can help make the aging process easier for seniors when it comes to both the body and the mind.
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The Importance of Neuroplasticity As We Age
The finding that neuroplasticity continues as we age has led to development of tools and techniques for medical professionals to promote plasticity in patients and habits everyone can put into practice to promote cognitive health.
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Does Lack of Sleep Increase Risk of Dementia?
While it’s known that not sleeping well is a sign of dementia, a new study shows that lack of sleep may be a cause of dementia, as well.
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Intermittent Fasting Shows Positive Impacts for Aging
Intermittent fasting boasts health benefits that could play a role in treating a variety of diseases and conditions common in older populations.
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The Connection Between Regular Exercise and Cognitive Health
Only about 25% of Americans get the recommended amount of exercise every week. But it’s worth working toward that goal, as studies show physical exercise improves cognitive health as well as physical health.
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New AI-Driven Medical Device May Lead to Better Recovery for Stroke Victims
A pilot study involving a new medical device developed in Israel shows it can significantly increase the chances of recovery from brain damage inflicted by a stroke.
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