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… »
A 2023 study1 published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) demonstrated that participants with poor diet quality and low intake of flavanols experienced improved memory when flavanols were added to their diets. Flavanols are readily available in certain foods, but for the purposes of this study participants took a pill-form supplement.2… Read More: Flavanol Deficiency Contributes to Age-Related Memory Decline »
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THURSDAY, Sept. 3, 2020 — A group of widely used medications might speed up older adults’ mental decline — especially if they are at increased risk of dementia, a new study hints. The medications in question are called anticholinergics, and they are used to treat a diverse range of conditions — from allergies, motion sickness… Read More: Common Meds Tied to Faster Mental Decline in Seniors »