For centuries, fish has been known as “brain food.” Now, an ongoing research project shows there is a scientific basis for this folklore.
Scientists at Rush University in Chicago have been studying the effects of seafood on the brain for over a decade. As part of the Rush Memory and Aging Project, they have been closely tracking 915 seniors since 1997.… Read More
Here’s one of the biggest scandals in modern medicine: As many as 30% of the 5.3 million Americans told by doctors they have Alzheimer’s disease don’t actually have it.1
This means about 1.6 million people think they have an incurable, deadly disease that is destroying their brain…when in reality they may have an easily treatable condition from which they can make a full recovery.… Read More
A Yale University study has found a simple way to live longer: Read books for 30 minutes a day.
Not magazines or newspapers. Books.1
The researchers analyzed the reading habits of 5,635 adults 50 or older. They divided them into three groups:
… Read MoreStop calling the weightlifters at your gym “muscle heads.” It turns out they may be smarter than you think
A new study shows for the first time that weightlifting can make you more intelligent.1
Australian researchers found that muscle strength is directly related to brain function. They designed a randomized double-blind placebo study of 100 seniors with mild cognitive impairment.… Read More
There’s one thing seniors fear more than anything else: Loss of independence.
One study found that older Americans are more terrified of not being able to care for themselves than they are of death.1 And unless you live in a big city, the ability to drive can be vital for independent living. That’s why many seniors hang onto their license for as long as they possibly can.… Read More
A substance in red wine may be the key to healthy brain aging, according to a new study.
Resveratrol is a compound in red wine, red grapes, pomegranates, raspberries, and chocolate. It supports a strong blood-brain barrier, say Georgetown University researchers.1 This is an important factor in stopping potentially harmful immune molecules from reaching the brain and wreaking havoc.
Historically, it was thought that age-related brain fog came from “resident” brain immune cells.… Read More