Could giving up high-sugar, high-fat diets help reverse cognitive damage?

Could giving up high-sugar, high-fat diets help reverse cognitive damage? High-sugar diets may irreversibly harm brain health, animal studies find.  There are several healthy lifestyle choices people can make to help protect their brain health as they age, such as eating a brain-healthy diet. Past studies show that certain foods, such as diets with high-fat […]

Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them?

Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them? Omega-3s may sometimes harm the brain, study claims.  For many years, we have heard about the potential health benefits of fish oil due in part to their high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Past studies have linked the consumption of fish oil to possible protection against […]

29 infections and diseases may raise dementia risk, new study says

29 infections and diseases may raise dementia risk, new study says New research has linked several severe infections to an increased risk of dementia.   Previous research suggests that severe infections may increase risk for dementia, but the involvement of other conditions can make the relationship unclear. One nationwide registry study conducted in Finland confirmed […]

Simple Finger-Prick Test Identifies Alzheimer’s Disease

Simple Finger-Prick Test Identifies Alzheimer’s Disease Dried blood spot technology may make biomarker testing more accessible Measurements of phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) in dried plasma spots (DPS) identified people with Alzheimer’s disease nearly as well as venous blood, data from the DROP-AD project suggested. Correlations between DPS p-tau217 and venous plasma p-tau217 were strong (rs=0.74, […]

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer Certain strategies and lifestyle behaviors have been linked to reduced cardiovascular disease and mortality risk. With progress in diagnosis and treatment, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. However, long-term health issues after cancer treatment may affect a person’s longevity. Research has now found that […]

Eat smart: your midlife diet could be the key to a sharp mind

Eat smart: your midlife diet could be the key to a sharp mind Eating foods rich in omega-3s, like salmon or antioxidants from berries and leafy greens can help support brain health. Have you ever forgotten a name or misplaced your keys? As people enter their 40s, it’s common to notice these little changes in […]

Chronic insomnia may raise dementia risk by 40%, lead to 3.5 years faster aging

Chronic insomnia may raise dementia risk by 40%, lead to 3.5 years faster aging Sleeping enough hours may help keep brain young, decrease dementia risk, recent research suggests. Insomnia is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble falling and staying asleep. Past studies have linked insomnia to an increased risk for a number of […]

Can-metabolic-syndrome-substantially-increase-parkinsons-risk

Can metabolic syndrome substantially increase Parkinson’s risk? A new study provides further evidence of a correlation between metabolic syndrome and Parkinson’s disease risk.  Researchers found that people with metabolic syndrome were about 40% more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those without the condition. As much as 31% of the world’s population has metabolic syndrome — a combination of […]

High-quality carbs from 3 food groups may aid healthy aging

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Carbohydrate quality may be an important factor in healthy aging, a new study finds. Past studies show there are many things that people can do to help them age healthier, such as eating a healthy and balanced diet. A new study found that dietary fiber and the quality of carbohydrates consumed during midlife can have […]