Brain Health
Healthy Living May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia
With dementia cases projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to prevent or delay the disease. While genetics play a major role in determining dementia…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
Brain Health
Keeping Your Brain Sharp: The Role of Exercise
When Ulrik Wisløff and Atefe R. Tari from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) released their book “Microtraining…
Sleep Proven Vital for Brain’s Memory Management, Baycrest Researchers Report
Although the positive influence of sleep on cognitive function has been recognised for some time, researchers at Baycrest have now…
Diabetes Disrupts the Brain’s Memory and Reward Systems, Study Finds
Groundbreaking research from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has unveiled new insights into how Type 2 diabetes may…
Study Finds Weight Training May Shield Ageing Brains from Dementia
The advantages of weight training have long been recognised, particularly in promoting physical strength, building muscle mass, reducing body fat,…
Traumatic Childhood Events Hasten Brain Ageing
"Stress and trauma during childhood—ranging from abuse and neglect to domestic violence, substance misuse, criminality within the family, or the…
Postponed REM Sleep May Indicate Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent scientific discoveries have illustrated that the quality and quantity of our sleep may play a crucial role in our…
Scientists Discover Unexpected Connection to Stroke Risk
Divorce can profoundly affect children's mental health, with new research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggesting these impacts…
Extensive Research on Cannabis Reveals Effects on Working Memory
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates the effects of both recent and long-term cannabis use on brain…