Anesthesia may decrease memory, cognitive skills in adults 70+...
A study published in the British Journal of Anesthesia has found that in adults over 70, anesthesia may decrease memory and cognitive skills....
read more“Skinny fat” linked to cognitive decline
A recent study published in Clinical Interventions in Aging found that obesity alone, sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) alone, or the two together can heighten the risk of cognitive function impairments later in life....
read moreThe link between depression and cognitive decline
Research by psychologists at the University of Sussex have found substantial evidence of the link between depression and decreased cognitive function in the general population....
read moreHow much should seniors exercise to improve brain function?
Exercise has long been tied to improved brain function in seniors, but there’s new evidence that low-intensity exercise such as walking has the same benefits as high-intensity exercises, as long as it’s done for at least 52 hours total...
read moreA flexible aorta might slow brain aging
The lead author in a new study believes that a more elastic aorta protects cognitive function by decreasing the negative effects of excessive blood pressure on the brain....
read moreHow dark chocolate could boost brain health
Two new studies found that eating dark chocolate (70 percent cacao) enhances neuroplasticity in the brain and helps fight infection and disease....
read moreAnxiety may lead to dementia
Researchers at the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Medicine in the UK found that living with moderate to severe anxiety in midlife may lead to dementia in later years....
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