Mediterranean diet linked to lower cognitive decline in U.S. seniors
Seniors who eat more of the foods found in a Mediterranean diet are less likely show symptoms of cognitive decline, a U.S. study has found.
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Residents with mild cognitive impairment can benefit from meditation
Adults with mild cognitive impairment can learn to meditate – and build cognitive reserve while doing so – a new study has found.
Low grip strength tied to memory loss, cognitive impairment in seniors
Reduced handgrip strength is associated with greater odds of cognitive impairment in adults over age 50, according to new research.
Regular exercise may delay decline in those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Moderate exercise appears to help preserve memory and curb brain changes in people at risk of Alzheimer’s, new studies show.
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Hearing aids could stave off dementia risk, large study suggests
Results from a large study tie hearing loss to dementia. But hearing loss is a relatively modifiable risk factor, the study’s authors say.
Lifelong mental stimulation may prevent dementia, despite brain changes
A lifetime of cognitively challenging activity is tied to lower dementia risk, even in people whose brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Engage! When social involvement declines, cognitive abilities may follow
Social engagement may be a mark of how resilient – or vulnerable – someone is to cognitive decline, a recent study has found.
Burden of managing multiple chronic diseases may take heavy toll on elders
Those caring for older adults with more than one chronic disease should look beyond physical disability for signs of diminished cognitive health and mental distress, say researchers.
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