Rapid 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 MoreExercise, Chores, Social Visits Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exercise, household-related activity, and social visits are associated with a reduced risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 27 in Neurology.
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Learn MoreUltraprocessed Food Consumption Linked to Dementia Risk
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Increased consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with an increased risk for developing dementia, according to a study published online July 27 in Neurology.Huiping Li, Ph.D., from Tianjin Medical …
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…
Learn MoreIncluso una copa al día podría aumentar los riesgos para el cerebro
LUNES, 18 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Un consumo de alcohol incluso moderado podría relacionarse con unos niveles más altos de hierro en el cerebro, una situación potencialmente riesgosa para la memoria y las habilidades de pensamiento, sugie…
Learn MoreEven a Drink a Day Might Raise Brain Risks
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Even moderate drinking may be related to higher iron levels in the brain — a potentially risky situation for memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among nearly 21,000 middle-a…
Learn MoreThyroid Trouble May Raise Dementia Risks
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of older adults try to manage an underactive thyroid gland with daily medication, but a new study suggests they may still be vulnerable to developing dementia as they age.Researchers found that among …
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