Probiotics may improve cognitive function in people with MCI
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Foods suggests that probiotic supplementation may improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. The researchers found that probiotic intervention at the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, such as...
read moreLight exercise associated with lower dementia risk
A new study published in JAMA Open Network has found an association between light-intensity exercise and reduced risk of dementia in older adults. Of the 62,286 participants (all of whom were 65 or older), active participants had a 20%...
read moreNew brain hub for memory restoration identified
Researchers found they could increase memory-related brain activity and restore memory function in rats with MMT lesions by stimulating the anterior thalamus. The scientists hope this therapy could eventually help restore memory in humans with brain injury....
read moreDental device may slow progression of Alzheimer’s
A team of researchers at the Center for BrainHealth, part of the University of Texas at Dallas and Texas A&M University found a device called myTAP helped people with Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment. The device improved their quality...
read moreThe sleep “sweet spot” that keeps your brain sharp
A multiyear study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that both short and long sleepers experienced greater cognitive decline than people who were able to sleep for a moderate amount. This...
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