Without proper brain health we have little else... Â If you find yourself misplacing things, forgetting names and faces, or even forgetting why you entered a room you need to learn and address those things that are robbing you of mental acuity. Let's go through the list: 1. Poor Sleep Many health studies have shown that poor sleep is a major factor in cognitive decline and ... Continue Reading
Does Blood Type Affect Memory Loss In Older Adults?
New research suggests that people with blood type AB may be more likely to develop memory loss in later years than people with other blood types. AB is the least common blood type, found in about 4 percent of the U.S. population. People with blood type AB may be more likely to develop memory loss in later years than people with other blood types, according to a study published ... Continue Reading
Healthier Food Choices in Midlife Linked To Lower Risk of Dementia
Healthy dietary choices in midlife may prevent dementia in later years, according a doctoral thesis. The results showed that those who ate the healthiest diet at the average age of 50 had an almost 90 per cent lower risk of dementia in a 14-year follow-up study than those whose diet was the least healthy. The study was the first in the world to investigate the relationship ... Continue Reading
Blood Test to Predict the Onset of Alzheimer’s disease within 3 Years
A blood test that can predict with greater than 90 percent accuracy if a healthy person will develop mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease within three years has been discovered and validated. Researchers have discovered and validated a blood test that can predict with greater than 90 percent accuracy if a healthy person will develop mild cognitive impairment or ... Continue Reading
Limit Carbs And Sugar To Protect Your Brain
This article discusses a new study that links diets high in unhealthy carbs and sugar to cognitive impairment or dementia in elderly persons. Limiting carbs and sugar is essential for future brain health. Your brain is intricately linked to your diet. You know this is true if you've ever found yourself foggy-headed and unable to concentrate because you've gone too long ... Continue Reading