To address what may become an international health crisis, medical researchers have been exploring various means of treating this degenerative disorder and potentially preventing – or at least delaying – its onset.
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Researchers identify key time to tackle memory loss in elderly
Scientists from The Mayo Clinic have discovered that there may be an optimum time to apply brain enhancing methods.
New learning strategy may act as memory enhancer for the elderly
“Poor regulation of attention by older adults may actually have some benefits for memory,” says University of Toronto researcher Lynn Hasher.
Study shows new way to gauge brain health risks post-menopause
Medical researchers have begun to investigate a possible correlation between menopause and memory loss.
Omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health post-stroke, study indicates
“Omega-3 fatty acids, in contrast, are very bioactive molecules that target multiple mechanisms involved in brain death after stroke,” says Dr. Richard Deckelbaum.
New Alzheimer’s report bears bad news for brain health
The number of Alzheimer’s patients across the country is en route to triple by 2050.
Omega-3 supplementation may increase a child’s IQ, study shows
Amidst all of the occasionally contradictory advice, it can be difficult to discern the best way to promote your little one’s brain health.
Study reveals new link between heart disease and brain health
There are other variants of dementia that, though not associated with memory loss, can still cause cognitive decline in elderly individuals.
Study links sleep deprivation among the elderly to memory loss
“As we get older, the quality of our sleep deteriorates and prevents those memories from being saved by the brain at night,” says UC Berkeley associate professor Matthew Walker.
Study shows benefits of fruits and vegetables for mood and energy level
Nutrient-rich foods that fuel the body also provide nutrition for the brain.