Mild cognitive impairment can have a significant impact on your quality of life and may increase your risk of dementia. Mushrooms may be a simple way of protecting your brain and reducing your risk. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Eating more than two portions of mushrooms a week reduced the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in study…
Take a Stand for Better Health
August 28, 2022
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the already largely sedentary U.S. population moved even less. In the United States, daily steps plunged 15 percent within 15 days of the pandemic declaration, according to researchers at the University of California–San Francisco, and the situation didn’t improve. With more people working from home, the tendency to sit at a computer…
News About Nootropics
If you aren’t familiar with the term nootropic, you can expect to hear it more in the coming years. Nootropics are substances that exert a beneficial effect on a person’s brain function, specifically in healthy people (versus those with specific medical conditions). Referred to as “cognitive enhancers,” “smart drugs,” “memory enhancers,” or “brain boosters” —…
Socializing Gives Older Adults a Cognitive Boost
When adults age 70 to 90 report more frequent, pleasant social interactions, they also have better cognitive performance on that day and the following two, research finds. The findings, published in PLOS ONE, may have special relevance now due to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, says study leader Ruixue Zhaoyang, assistant research professor at Penn…
Some Drugs Taken During Pregnancy Double Brain Damage Risk
August 26, 2022
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A new study uncovered yet another risk to unborn babies, joining a list of common treatments and practices that can lead to neurological issues for children. A recent study suggests that prenatal exposure to anti-seizure medications may increase the risk of child neurodevelopmental disorders. The peer-reviewed paper was published in the journal JAMA Neurology on…
Curcumin Supplementation May Impart Cognitive Benefits
August 25, 2022
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And those who took this small dose for 18 months also had less brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s. Its mode of action? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in the spice turmeric, has over 160 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anticancer benefits Research suggests curcumin may have long-term effects on your cognitive function…
Too Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among older British adults, those who spent a lot of time watching TV were more likely to be diagnosed…
Caring for Concussions
A study found that many people treated for a concussion may not receive follow-up care that could improve their health. A concussion is a mild brain injury. It results from a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Most people recover quickly from a concussion, but some have symptoms for weeks or months. A concussion…
Wireless Technology Use Is Rewiring Our Brains—Here’s How
We’re doing everything with our phones—grocery shopping, buying new clothes, calling our friends, gaming, and tens of other things. Some Americans work with their phones. Sometimes the dinner table has more phones than people. Sometimes your beloved looks at their phone more than you. Or you might look at your phone more than your kids….
Music to Treat Alzheimer’s and Support Caregivers
August 21, 2022
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John Bufalini remembers clearly the first time he witnessed what music can do, as a first-year medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. He watched as the room of an assisted living facility was transformed as an older woman danced to the music from her youth. When her husband later took her hands and…
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