How Hobbies Slow Memory Decline, Even In Those With Cognitive Issues
Discover how engaging in hobbies like puzzles, reading, and games can help slow memory decline, even in individuals with mild cognitive impairment.
Discover how engaging in hobbies like puzzles, reading, and games can help slow memory decline, even in individuals with mild cognitive impairment.
Discover how spending time in green spaces can improve cognitive health, and even reduce Alzheimer’s risk for those with a genetic predisposition.
A new smartphone app shows promise in detecting early signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), outperforming traditional in-person tests in clinical trials.
Nighttime light exposure is a newly identified risk factor for Alzheimer's, especially in those under 65. Here's what to do to protect yourself.
Discover how financial health and brain health are interconnected. Learn how cognitive decline can lead to poor financial decisions.
Study shows having a "brainy" occupation can save your memory. What researchers discovered can help you prevent memory loss no matter your profession.
Easy brain hack combining two kinds of exercise with brain games can improve your thinking and clarity.
Explore the link between hidden visceral fat and Alzheimer’s disease even in slim individuals.
Discover the easiest way to avoid middle-age dementia by understanding 15 risk factors that are behind the explosion in dementia diagnoses.
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Whether it’s the greenery of gardens and parks or the blue hues of aquatic environments, immersing oneself in nature reduces the risk of serious psychological distress - the kind that can lead to
Your brain loves your brisk morning walk. Want to supersize those cognitive benefits? Add a friend!New research from Japan suggests that when you combine exercise with socializing, the payoff may be
Regular readers of our family of publications have heard us sound the alarm regarding the impact of stress on virtually every aspect of our health, from heart disease to cancer.Recently, we’ve cast a
The statistics are shocking: African American adults are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as white adults. Why is this?Genetic factors come to mind as an explanation. But two new
Electromagnetic fields have long been linked to bothersome neurological problems. But a disturbing new report warns that exposure to cell phones, Wi-Fi and other forms of radiation goes much, much
The science is clear that healthy lifestyle choices can prevent or at least delay the onset of dementia. Now researchers are assessing whether a simple lifestyle scoring system could identify areas
Even though pharmaceutical companies keep spending obscene amounts of money looking for a "silver bullet" drug that might be able to treat Alzheimer's disease, a growing number of experts now believe
If you’re a regular reader of this publication, you know we frequently report on new research regarding the importance of a healthy lifestyle to cognitive health.Now, a new study from China’s Duke
In the search for a healthy body and brain many folks exercise, improve their diet and try to get more sleep.But research now shows there’s another factor they probably should pay more attention to:
Whether you’ve been personally affected by dementia or not, you might agree that it appears the rates of dementia are rising across the U.S. and have been for at least the last decade.However, the
The book Dress For Success became a phenomenal bestseller during the 1970s.The book describes the huge impact our clothing choices have on the people we meet both socially and professionally.Since
To keep our memories intact it's important to exercise and eat a nutritious diet.But even with the best lifestyle choices, one person may stay razor sharp in their older years, while another isn't so
"I feel a certain sense of comfort knowing there are factors I can control that can contribute to the decreased risk of me getting Alzheimer’s.”That's what Stephen Chambers, a 48-year-old physical
Encouraging words can have powerful effects.For instance, halftime inspirational pep talks by sports coaches are famous for getting athletes to improve their performance.But now medical researchers
One of the paradoxes of brain health is that while your body can make its own brain and memory-boosting chemicals, it often won’t if you don’t have the right lifestyle habits.But that’s the way the
Super-agers – people of advanced age who have hung onto their mental capacity -- are known to suffer much the same atrophy and degenerative changes seen in people with advanced Alzheimer's.How can
"Sit up straight. Don't slouch!" Perhaps you remember this rebuke from your parents or teachers.We should have listened to them. Back in 1984 a US study found 58 per cent of teenage boys and 30 per
In the midst of our junk-food-addled, sleep-deprived, over-medicated culture, there exists at least one popular trend that’s good for our brains: The near-death of the necktie.The traditional suit
If you’ve been with us for a while, you’re aware that the right nutrients in fruits and vegetables can improve the way your brain functions and ages.But researchers have now also found that the color
Relationship advice columnist Wendy Atterberry believes there are 15 issues every couple must discuss before tying the knot.As well as more obvious ones concerning children and career plans, they
Every 24 hours your brain engages in an activity that helps preserve your memories, re-energize your thinking abilities and defend against problems like Alzheimer’s.But as you enter middle-age and
After reviewing hundreds of studies, a number of researchers have concluded that light to moderate alcohol intake, particularly red wine, lowers the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.But before
They cost billions, yet have ended in almost total failure.244 clinical trials were conducted to test new drugs for Alzheimer's between 2002 and 2012, yet only one of the pharmaceuticals showed any
The Centers for Disease Control report the average American consumes 13 to 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day, much of it in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages. I’ve seen estimates that average
Social interaction is a basic human need. Studies have shown infants who don’t receive touching and involvement with others often fail to thrive, and even die young.And the world’s jailers have
Genes are the "command centers" of cells. They instruct cells to make specific proteins, which then determine what kind of cell it will be. Genes also control a cell’s construction and operation, as
In our last issue, I covered some fascinating research that shows regular (and moderate) Champagne drinking is good for the brain. At the same time, I cautioned that daily drinking still doesn’t seem
All Champagne is sparkling white wine, but not all sparkling white wine is Champagne. According to European law, to be labeled a true Champagne, the bubbly must be bottled within 100 miles of the
Getting a good night's sleep is important for maintaining brain health.Poor sleepers tend to have a greater build-up of beta-amyloid -- the protein linked to Alzheimer's -- and perform worse on
New research emerges all the time about the benefits of drinking wine…The findings about fermented grape juice got some folks so excited, they started testing the benefits of beer too. And for good
The vegetables in the genus Allium are full of medicinal properties and have been used as such for thousands of years. This group of foods includes leeks, onions, scallions, shallots, and
In my years of writing about ways to lower the risk for Alzheimer’s, I’ve covered a long list of lifestyle habits that can improve your memory.I’ve explained how exercise protects the brain. How
Aristotle did it for clarity of thought while he lectured his students. Virgin boss Richard Branson does this with his associates to help generate ideas. For the poet William Wordsworth, it was an
Ever get one of those days where you feel like your brain isn’t on top of its game?I do from time to time. And it’s awful.On one of those days, it’s hard to stay focused on what you’re trying to
Bertrand Russell, a famous British philosopher, once said, "Laughter is the most inexpensive and most effective wonder drug."Medical researchers, who have named the study of laughter "gelotology,"
Winston Churchill was devoted to "that refreshment of blessed oblivion." So were Eleanor Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, P.G. Wodehouse, and many others.In fact, some our greatest philosophers,
Ancient East Asian treatments for all kinds of conditions have made their way into Europe and the Americas as complementary practices. One of the first to do so was acupuncture. It made a big splash
Longtime readers of this newsletter know there are many recommended ways to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.These include reading fiction, being social,
It improves the immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of a heart attack, relieves pain, improves sleep and eases stress.That’s quite a collection of benefits for one activity. Better
If you aren’t eating organic food now, you will at least consider it after you read this.The story I’m going to tell you sounds like the plot to a TV show.In the 1940s, researchers at
If you start to feel sluggish and your concentration wavers, your body has a rapid, easy method to make the brain more alert.And you don’t even have to get out of your chair to use it.All you have to
As air pollution increases so do the number of road accidents. The reason? Pollution has an impact on the brain, affecting drivers' ability to concentrate and focus.That was the surprising conclusion
Living longer we may be, but record numbers of people are experiencing cognitive decline and dementia.In fact, in mid-November, Brits woke up to the scary headline that dementia is now the leading
Regular Natural Health Insiders readers know that exercise isn’t just key to a trim, healthy body, but to a healthy brain as well. Now, new studies show exercise may be dramatically more important
While you may know that exercise promotes better brain function, one type of exercise may be especially effective for preserving your memory and thinking ability.I realize “exercise” is a four-letter
In at least one important way, your brain is like a muscle. You have to use it or lose it. Exercised too rarely, your brain weakens.In the same way you can reap anti-aging benefits from working your
At one time or another you’ve probably said, “I was so worried I thought I was going to lose my mind” – or words to that effect.It turns out those words may be all too true, because chronic anxiety
How much will your brain shrink this year?Your brain shrinks with the passing years – a smaller brain is an inevitable result of aging.But some brains shrink faster than others. The trick to keeping
Thanks to a familiar herb, the struggle to keep your mind young and your memories intact just became much easier. While most people think of sage as a seasoning for poultry, pasta or gnocchi, it’s
Remember when people used to tie a string around a finger as a reminder to remember something? Unfortunately, that didn’t seem to work too well. The string might help you recall that you meant to
Someone once observed that the best drugstore is the one located inside your body. When your body manufactures its own natural health-boosting compounds, you benefit from substances that prescription
Research suggests a history of heavy drinking, especially in middle-aged folks, could contribute to memory loss in later years. It may even contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.And
These days, a lot of people will tell you, “I do puzzles to keep my brain sharp.” But have you ever wondered if those endless crosswords and Sudokus actually make a difference in reducing “senior
Defeating Alzheimer’s disease is a complicated puzzle, but scientists have recently cracked one more piece of the AD code. And it might be one of the easiest ways ever to protect yourself from memory
What do you think of when you picture researchers hard at work trying to find possible cures and treatments for Alzheimer’s? Powerful drugs with harmful side effects? Exotic herbs growing on remote
If you have difficulty concentrating, lack self-confidence or don’t sleep well. . .or if you want to be more creative, take more risks or even improve your physical strength…there may be a simple