Experiences of Racism Tied to Worsening Memory, Thinking in Older Black Americans
TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely than others to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and new research suggests that racism is a contributor.Experiences of structural, interpersonal and institutio…
Learn MoreLos niños con TDAH tienen diferencias en la ‘flexibilidad neuronal’, muestra un estudio del cerebro
VIERNES, 29 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños con TDAH quizá tengan menos flexibilidad en los circuitos cerebrales que permiten realizar “multitareas” sin dificultades, sugiere un estudio reciente.La investigación ha mostrado que los niño…
Learn MoreUna pérdida rápida del olfato podría ser un precursor del Alzheimer
VIERNES, 29 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — ¿Podría el futuro de la detección de la demencia incluir una prueba del sentido del olfato de una persona?Tal vez, sugiere un nuevo estudio, que encontró que el deterioro del sentido del olfato de una p…
Learn MoreLas dietas con mucha comida ‘ultraprocesada’ podrían dañar al cerebro
JUEVES, 28 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Comer mucha comida ultraprocesada podría aumentar de forma dramática el riesgo de demencia, según un nuevo estudio de investigadores de China.La comida ultraprocesada es rica en azúcar, grasa y sal, pero…
Learn MoreKids With ADHD Have Differences in ‘Neural Flexibility,’ Brain Study Shows
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children with ADHD may have less flexibility in the brain circuitry that allows for seamless “multitasking,” a new study suggests.Research has shown that kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ofte…
Learn MoreRapid Loss of Smell May Be Alzheimer’s Precursor
FRIDAY, July 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Could the future of dementia screening include a test of a person’s sense of smell? It may, suggests a new study that found the decline in a person’s sense of smell could predict their loss of mental function …
Learn MoreEven Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers.A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead…
Learn MoreDiets Heavy in ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods Could Harm the Brain
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China.Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in prote…
Learn MoreEl ejercicio, los rompecabezas y los juegos ayudan de forma distinta a los cerebros de hombres y mujeres
JUEVES, 21 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ejercitar el cuerpo y la mente puede ayudar a evitar los problemas de memoria a medida que se envejece, y algunos de estos beneficios podrían ser incluso mayores para las mujeres, sugiere un estudio reci…
Learn MoreExercise, Puzzles, Games: They Help Men’s, Women’s Brains Differently
THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercising your body and mind can help stave off memory problems as you age, and some of these benefits may be even greater for women, a new study suggests.The study looked at cognitive reserve, or the brain…
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