It’s literally “mind-numbing” work. So much for the expression “healthy body, healthy mind”: People who work more physically demanding jobs could be more likely to contract dementia, per a study detailed in the science journal The Lancet. “Our work also highlights what is called the physical activity paradox – the association of leisure time physical … Read more
By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail 15:59 12 Sep 2023, updated 16:37 12 Sep 2023 The chances of developing dementia increase if you spend the day sedentary Experts say this risk increases the longer you spend at a desk or driving READ MORE: Texas school girl, aged SEVEN, diagnosed with DEMENTIA Spending … Read more
By Rob Waugh Tech Correspondent For Dailymail.Com 15:11 10 Sep 2023, updated 15:11 10 Sep 2023 It’s the cruel disorder people associate with memory issues in elderly people – but dementia can also strike dogs. If your pet is more than seven years old and suffered a sudden shift in behavior, it could be a … Read more
It reduces dopamine release in the brain, which tells us to eat or drink more Growing evidence suggests millions could use it to help beat their addictions READ MORE: Ozempic FIVE times more expensive in the US than in Japan While Ozempic has taken the US by storm for being touted as a magic weight-loss … Read more
A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the effects of a three-year dietary intervention on cognitive decline in older adults. Study: Trial of the MIND Diet for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Older Persons. Image Credit: SewCreamStudio/Shutterstock.com Background Lifestyle interventions targeting diets can influence public health. Many trials have analyzed comprehensive diets, … Read more
By Ethan Ennals 22:45 19 Aug 2023, updated 22:55 19 Aug 2023 Share or comment on this article: Lecanemab appears to slow down the degenerative brain condition by a third But the drug has only been tested on patients who are otherwise healthy One of the first Alzheimer’s drugs capable of slowing the disease’s progression should … Read more
No amount of air pollution is good for the brain, but wildfires and the emissions resulting from agriculture and farming in particular may pose especially toxic threats to cognitive health, according to new research from the University of Michigan. Increasingly, evidence shows exposure to air pollution makes the brain susceptible to dementia. And now the … Read more
By now, you might already have noticed your mood improving. Dementia and depression are closely linked. Some research suggests that having depression earlier in your life is a risk factor for developing dementia later on. There are ways to improve mental health through diet. Saffron has been shown to improve mood, while fresh tomatoes contain … Read more
Share on PinterestResearch in mice suggests that sundowning in Alzheimer’s may be caused by increased light sensitivity. Image credit: Tara Moore/Getty Images. Sundowning in Alzheimer’s disease patients is a symptom that occurs in the late afternoon and evening. It is characterized by increased confusion, agitation, anxiety, and mood swings. The causes are little understood, and … Read more
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers examined the data from the Building Research in Diet and Cognition (BRIDGE) trial to determine the effects of the Mediterranean Diet (Med Diet) and intentional weight loss (IWL) on the gut microbiome and cognitive function in African American obese adults. Study: Exploring the Effects of a … Read more