Tag Archives: Cognitive

Eating for the Mind: How the MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

Recent research has unveiled promising news about diet and brain health. A study published in the journal Neurology suggests that closely following the MIND diet may lower the risk of cognitive impairment, especially among women and Black participants. While the study indicates a significant association, it does not confirm that the MIND diet directly prevents… Read More: Eating for the Mind: How the MIND Diet May Slow… »

How a high salt diet may lead to cognitive decline

New research suggests that a diet high in salt may promote cognitive decline by destabilizing levels of the protein tau. Excessive levels of tau are a hallmark of dementia. Share on PinterestAvoiding excessive salt intake could stave off dementia. Dr. Giuseppe Faraco, an assistant professor of research in neuroscience in the Feil Family Brain and… Read More: How a high salt diet may lead to cognitive decline »

Mentally stimulating activities can cut cognitive decline

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a noticeable decline in cognitive abilities that does not yet interfere with most daily functions. In the most common form of MCI, known as amnestic MCI, memory problems may occur more often than in people without the condition, and you may, for example, lose things often, forget appointments or have… Read More: Mentally stimulating activities can cut cognitive decline »

Prenatal Exposure to Valproic Acid: ADHD and Other Deficits in Cognitive Functioning

Previous studies have shown that children exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy may be at increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.  In a recent population-based cohort study from Denmark, researchers examined the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children with prenatal exposure to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).  The conort included all liveborn singleton children born between… Read More: Prenatal Exposure to Valproic Acid: ADHD and Other Deficits in… »