Sitting for most of the day is detrimental to our physical health, as researchers have been warning. However, a new study published in JAMA suggests that excessive sitting may also have a negative impact on our brain health. The study found that individuals aged 60 and older who sat for 12 hours or more …
In the realm of healthy aging, habits like exercise and eating nutritious foods are well-known. However, a new study suggests that there is another practice that should be added to the list: learning. Research published in the journal “Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience” reveals that middle-aged and older adults who participated in adult education classes had …
Scientists from the University of Oxford have developed a tool that can accurately predict the risk of developing dementia in the next 14 years. By analyzing data from over 200,000 middle-aged individuals in two long-term British studies, the researchers identified 11 factors that strongly indicate the likelihood of developing dementia. These factors include age, education, …
Recent international research suggests that pollution from wildfire smoke can have detrimental effects on cognitive function and mental health, and may even increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease. While previous studies focused on the impact of wildfires on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, scientists are now investigating how fine particulate matter from …
Canadian researchers believe that a combination of exercise and brain training can delay the onset of dementia and potentially improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A multi-city clinical trial demonstrated that the combined effect of exercise and cognitive training is greater than the sum of its parts. Lead researcher Manuel Montero-Odasso …
According to researchers, approximately 188,000 cases of dementia in the United States each year may be attributed to air pollution. The study highlights the stronger links between bad air quality, such as pollution from wildfires and agriculture, and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia later in life. Published in the …
As essential as our brains are to our overall functioning, they often don’t receive the same level of attention as our muscles or wrinkles. However, taking care of our brains should be a priority just like taking care of our bodies. Similar to brushing our teeth to prevent dental issues or applying sunscreen to protect …
In a fascinating article published in the New York Times Magazine, Robert Kolker explores the genetic mystery that unfolded in a Pittsburgh family. The youngest sibling, Barb, first noticed that something was wrong when her mother began experiencing early mental decline. Soon after, Barb’s sisters Christy, Mary, Jenny, and Peggy began showing similar symptoms. …
Researchers made an astounding announcement at a medical conference in Amsterdam last week regarding a new drug called donanemab. This drug has the potential to significantly slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, which is a groundbreaking breakthrough in dementia research. The fact that this news was met with cheers from the audience is a …
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet medical journal has revealed that individuals with a high risk of developing dementia can reduce that risk by 48% through the use of hearing aids. Dr. Julie Prutsman of Sound Relief Hearing Center in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, expressed excitement over the study, highlighting the long-established link between untreated …