Warding Off Dementia A new study suggests that putting down the TV remote and picking up a book to read may help people over 60 prevent dementia. How older adults spend their free time has a profound impact on their long-term brain health, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of South … Continue reading “Warding Off Dementia”
Category: Brain Health
Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.?
Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.? If you often wake up at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m., you are not alone. One sleep study found that 35.5 percent of people wake up in the middle of the night at least three times a week. Waking up at this time of … Continue reading “Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.?”
Things To Do To Be Happy All Day
Things To Do To Be Happy All Day It’s important to have a morning routine that sets you up for having a good day. However, happiness experts say that what you do the night before is equally important as what you do in the morning. It might surprise you that making a few small adjustments … Continue reading “Things To Do To Be Happy All Day”
Dementia: Things To Lower Your Risk
Dementia: Things To Lower Your Risk More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, a devastating brain disorder that affects thinking, memory, and behavior that can interfere with daily life. Family history, overall health, and other factors can contribute to dementia, which is the seventh leading cause of death globally. However, individuals … Continue reading “Dementia: Things To Lower Your Risk”
This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger
This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger A new study suggests that there is a simple action middle-aged adults can take every day to improve their brainpower and restore cognitive health to the extent that their brain functions as though it were several years younger. Adults become concerned about their … Continue reading “This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger”
Being Outside Improves Mental Health
Being Outside Improves Mental Health Many prescription medications are available to help manage stress and reduce anxiety. However, for patients facing high stress levels in urban areas, some doctors are prescribing “nature pills” that promote spending time outdoors. A new study reveals that urban dwellers can reduce their stress hormone levels by walking away from … Continue reading “Being Outside Improves Mental Health”
Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster
Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster A new study reveals that Alzheimer’s disease advances in two distinct phases, with the second phase causing the most damage to brain cells and specific neurons. Scientists believe this discovery could help to create new treatments for the progressive brain disorder. Nearly seven million people in the United States … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster”
Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week
Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week When older adults forget someone’s name or a telephone number or have trouble finding the right word to say, some explain their forgetfulness by saying, “I’m having a senior moment.” Sometimes, older adults blame their memory lapses or slower cognitive responses on … Continue reading “Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week”
6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do
6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do Aging is an uncomfortable topic for people, especially for those 60 and over. But just because people try to avoid talking about it doesn’t mean that aging will not happen. Dr. Joshua Septimus, a primary care doctor at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in Texas, put it this … Continue reading “6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do”
Latest On Dementia
Latest On Dementia The increase in the aging population worldwide means more older adults face the possibility of developing dementia, a term for diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily living activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. More than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, according to … Continue reading “Latest On Dementia”