Category: Cognitive
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Brock-u-mulative Benefits Of Broccoli
Broccoli, not everyone likes broccoli, which is a shame because it is among the bountiful beneficial beauties coming from the cruciferous vegetable family with some compelling reasons that have been scientifically proven to help promote overall health, prevent and kill cancer cells, reduce tumors, and help prevent their spread. This vegetable has also been found…
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Ginkgo Biloba May Improve Early Cognitive Recovery After Stroke
Active components of ginkgo biloba may help to improve early cognitive recovery after having a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Associationu2019s International Stroke Conference 2024.u00a0
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied To Cognitive Problems
Those with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to experience memory and thinking problems in middle age according to recent research published in Neurology. However, the study is not able to prove polycystic ovary syndrome causes cognitive issues, it is only able to show an association.u00a0
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Did dementia exist in ancient Greek and Rome?
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting todayu2019s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows.
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Better Brain Health Linked To Playing An Instrument
In the midst of ongoing stress and heightened anxiety and depression music can help some people during these troubling times by soothing the soul and calming the overstimulated mind by increasing levels of serotonin and feel-good endorphins. Now a new study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry from experts at the University of…
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Physical exercise boosts motor learning — and remembering what one has learned
Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills. This is demonstrated by new research from the University of Copenhagen, which, among other things, can make the way we rehabilitate more effective. Before a…
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Third Major Study Shows Multivitamins May Improve Memory And Slow Cognitive Decline
Approximately 1 in 4 Americans will be in the age bracket for elevated risks of cognitive decline and Alzheimeru2019s disease by 2060 unless interventions can help preserve cognitive functions before the deficits begin to occur. Two previous published studies of the large-scale, nationwide, randomized COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) trial suggested a positive…
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“Gimme A Beet”
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in Anti-Aging, Anti-Aging Tip Sheets, Antioxidant, Blood Pressure, Brain and Mental Performance, Cancer, Cardio-Vascular, Cognitive, Diabetes, Diet, Food As Medicine, Functional Foods, GI-Digestive, Glossary, Health Tips, Healthy Living, Heart Health, Inflammation, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight and ObesityBy now most people are aware that what you eat can influence your body, this includes digestive, cognitive, and cardiovascular health. While there are many dietray choices that can benefit your overall well-being there are also many that can be detrimental to it. Diet is an important part of your life, it can be unhealthy…
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Hearing Loss May Increase The Risk Of Dementia
Those who are experiencing hearing difficulty spend more energy on listening, and this comes at the expense of other cognitive functions. According to the new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery from the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark, there is a link between hearing loss and the development…
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Those Living Near Nature Have Better Mental And Physical Health
Small differences in the availability of both green and blue urban spaces may be associated with better mental and physical health among older adults according to research from Washington State University published in the journal Health & Place, as well as being presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2023.u00a0