Japanese researchers have been investigating how social isolation and loneliness affect the brains of older adults. The…
Dementia
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Keeping a diary is often associated with the hobby of teenage girls who decorate their pages with glittery pens. However, research shows that this form of literary creativity can also…
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Researchers assert that one of the biggest emerging threats to humanity is chronic loneliness. Statistics reveal that in the UK alone, 3.8 million people suffer from a profound sense of…
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This is about tea, dark chocolate, apples, and berries, all rich in flavonols. These organic compounds, found in many fruits and vegetables, have a positive impact on cognitive functions. According…
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Health & Beauty
How can you distinguish age-related memory decline from the early signs of dementia?
Memory lapses, forgetting words, and difficulty concentrating are often signs of natural aging. However, these symptoms can also be early indicators of dementia. British experts have shared ways to distinguish…
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According to the British charity Alzheimer’s Society, about 40 percent of dementia cases can be prevented. It’s no surprise that researchers are dedicating numerous studies to methods that promote effective…
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Researchers at the University of Michigan believe that interacting with pet cats and dogs can protect older adults from dementia. According to the findings of a new study, participants who…
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You’ve been commuting home from work along the same route for five years. But lately, as you stop at an intersection, you find yourself struggling to remember whether to turn…
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According to groundbreaking research by Spanish and Portuguese scientists, a daily handful of nuts effectively helps prevent the onset of dementia. A team from the University of Castilla-La Mancha and…
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Currently, over 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. According to Professor June Andrews, six out of ten individuals with dementia are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. But can certain…
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Most adults around the world experience a fiber deficiency. Experts believe this could be a contributing factor to the high rates of dementia, according to Science Focus. Researchers suggest that…
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Daily consumption of 7 grams of olive oil reduces the risk of death from dementia by 28 percent, according to a team of researchers from Harvard University. Their new long-term…
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Food & Nutrition
The MIND diet prevents the development of dementia: this has been scientifically proven.
Millions of people around the world suffer from cognitive decline. However, the percentage of those affected by brain health issues could be significantly lower. Achieving this requires a lifestyle change…
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A new study from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago has shown that the Mediterranean diet helps maintain brain health, preventing dementia and memory loss. Researchers found that the…
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Health & Beauty
Residents of disadvantaged areas are significantly more likely to suffer from dementia.
Researchers from Rush University in Chicago, led by Professor Pankaj Desai, have discovered that the risk of developing dementia is significantly influenced by one’s neighborhood. The scientists found that residents…
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Mind & Life
Everyone in the garden: gardeners and horticulturists are better protected against stroke and dementia.
Not long ago, the “50+” portal reported that the cells of residents in green areas age more slowly. Now, a new study reveals the miraculous impact of surrounding greenery on…
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A team of researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, has reported that pet ownership can slow the decline of cognitive abilities in lonely elderly individuals compared to those…
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To uncover these signs, researchers analyzed the behavior of 28 pet dogs aged between 10 and 16 years. The first signal highlighted by experts is that older dogs with dementia…