Authored by Bill Thomas via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge), A new study points out that sugary drinks may be more harmful to your health than candy regarding a very important organ in your body—the heart. Meanwhile, if your cholesterol goes up and down for…
By StudyFinds The cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia may not be in a pill bottle — it may be a gym membership! A new study reveals that workouts don’t just make your body stronger, they keep your brain firing on all…
By Study Finds Are you too busy to exercise during the week? Scientists have good news: weekend workouts may be just as effective at protecting your brain health as regular exercise Monday through Friday. The study, which tracked over 10,000 adults for 16 years, found…
Authored by Jennifer Sweenie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) A study published in JAMA Open Network this month uncovered a link between diet and brain health. The research revealed that individuals who adhered to an anti-inflammatory diet saw a 31 percent reduction in their…
By Jitka Vseteckova, The Open University and Corrina Grimes, Trinity College Dublin Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of ageing. It’s thought that around 40% of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed) by changing certain lifestyle habits. There are now 12 known…
By Study Finds What To Know: The MIND diet shows a link to slowing aging and reducing dementia risk. The MIND diet focuses on whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, and berries. Nearly 7 million people have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. As…
By Chris Melore A silent killer may be floating through the air you’re breathing right now. It’s no secret that air pollution is bad for your health, but a new study is explaining how certain magnetic materials may play a key role in the development…
By Antony Sammeroff Harvey and Marilyn Diamond made waves when they first introduced the masses to the concept of food combining in the 1985 smash hit Fit for Life – turns out applying this knowledge rather than taking pills could save you from dementia! Well, I…
By Chris Melore Strawberries could be the sweet treat that keeps your brain functioning properly later in life. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati found that strawberries indulging in strawberries daily could potentially keep dementia at bay for some middle-aged individuals. Building on earlier research…
By Janosch Heller, Dublin City University Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a…
By Chris Melore Women are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease as they age. While there are genetic factors which make some people more vulnerable to the most common form of dementia, a new study finds there are still healthy lifestyle choices which can…
By Matt Higgins Microplastics have become one of the globe’s most widespread pollutants, contaminating air, water, and even our food sources. While the harmful effects of these tiny particles on marine life are widely recognized, the impact on mammals, including humans, remains largely uncharted. An…
By John Anderer When it comes to promoting a stronger memory at any age through diet, most doctors and nutritionists point patients and clients toward lots of berries, seafood, and leafy green vegetables. Now, however, fascinating new findings suggest that mushrooms can also benefit memory…
By Study Finds Vitamin D supplements could potentially be the key to staving off Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. Brains of older people with higher levels of the nutrient function better, say nutritionists at Tufts University. The main natural source is sunlight, but wrinkly skin…
By John Anderer High blood pressure, or hypertension, often causes people to feel perpetually stressed out or angry. Now, researchers from the University of Michigan say people with hypertension may also experience a faster deterioration in their cognitive abilities (thinking skills, decision making, memory) in…
By Study Finds Making crafts, playing an instrument, or doing puzzles might lower a person’s risk of developing dementia by nearly a quarter, according to a new study. A review of previous dementia reports involving two million people found some leisure activities have the power…
By GMI Reporter More than 40% of dementia diagnoses have been shown to be wrong. Here’s what may really be going on. Imagine this nightmare. For the last few years your mother has had serious memory problems. She gets lost driving. She repeats the…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire The evidence of a link between processed meat and cancer is now strong enough for some organisations to recommend not eating any. There’s also increasing evidence of a link between processed meat and type 2 diabetes. And now, a…
By Vasiliki Orgeta, UCL Dementia is one of the greatest global health challenges. As the world’s population continues to age and to live longer, the number of people affected by dementia is expected to rise to 130 million by 2050. Given that there is no…
By Rebecca Ward, University of South Wales; Bev John, University of South Wales, and Gareth Roderique-Davies, University of South Wales In the UK, 21% of people are drinking more alcohol than they did before the pandemic, according to a recent survey. This follows a reported…
