Brain Health
Essential Nutrients Linked to Slower Brain Aging: A Study
Scientists have long focused on understanding the brain to promote healthier ageing, yet preventing cognitive decline remains a challenging frontier. While risk factors for accelerated brain ageing are well-documented, strategies…
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What your brain does to keep you sharp as you age
Do you naturally see the best in people, or are you quick to notice signs…
Your neighbourhood could influence your brain’s wellbeing, new research reveals
A new study from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine has found that the…
Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults
Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or…
The Lasting Health Impacts of Incarceration
A new study has found that older adults who have experienced incarceration face significantly poorer…
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Stressful experiences during middle age may be a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease in later years
The study's findings, which suggest a potential link between stressful experiences in midlife or during childhood and a higher risk…
Low oxygen during sleep and sleep apnea associated with epilepsy in older adults
Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are linked to epilepsy that first manifests after the age of 60,…
A few cups of coffee daily may help prevent Parkinson’s disease in individuals at increased risk
According to research by the National Neuroscience Institute, individuals with Asian gene variants associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) who regularly…
Engaging in intellectually stimulating occupations could potentially offer protection against the onset of dementia in later stages of life
A recent groundbreaking study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging Center, and…
Biomarkers in the middle-aged brain can forecast cognitive health in later years
Researchers have suggested that the brain in middle age could offer insights into one's cognitive health in later life, according…
Walking and reminiscing aid in enhancing brain health among older Black adults
A groundbreaking research initiative by Oregon Health & Science University, which actively involves older Black adults in walking and sharing…
Prolonged musculoskeletal pain could hasten the ageing of the brain
In research outlined in Nature Mental Health, teams from China and the United States have discovered that individuals experiencing chronic…
Sex-specific blood biomarkers associated with memory alterations in middle-aged adults: The Framingham Heart Study
Dementia is a collection of symptoms characterized by a deterioration in cognitive functions such as memory, language, reasoning, and the…