Brain Health
Strategies for Maintaining Brain Health
The human brain is an extraordinary organ, boasting around 100 billion nerve cells that collaborate seamlessly to enhance your cognitive agility and speed. However, like other parts of your body,…
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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Brain Health
Research uncovers how the brain adapts to cognitive deterioration in older age
Researchers have discovered that alternative regions or networks within the brain can assume the responsibilities and functions of impaired areas…
How music may safeguard against cognitive deterioration
Normal ageing is linked with a gradual cognitive decline. However, can we exercise our brains to slow down this inevitable…
Higher dementia diagnosis rates linked to benzodiazepine use in anxious older adults
Research conducted at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine has unveiled significant findings regarding old adults, anxiety, dementia, and…
Mushrooms increase memory capacity by enhancing nerve growth
Scientists at The University of Queensland have unveiled a breakthrough finding from an edible mushroom known for its capacity to…
Can we have a quick chat? Studies have found that speaking at a faster rate is linked to superior brain health in older age
As we age, it's common to notice a slower retrieval of words, which often raises fears about cognitive decline and…
Adult ADHD and its association with dementia risk
Dementia is a condition marked by significant cognitive decline that disrupts daily functioning. It is a major contributor to disability…
Research indicates that a reduction in serotonin levels could play a role in the cognitive deterioration observed during the initial phases of Alzheimer’s disease
In a comprehensive study involving over 90 adults, both with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI), researchers from Johns Hopkins…
Golf, walking, and Nordic walking could improve cognitive abilities in elderly individuals
A recent study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine reveals that engaging in a single 18-hole game of…