Sedentary behavior raises dementia risk as much as genetic factors

For older adults, a lack of exercise may put their risk of developing dementia on par with that of adults who are genetically predisposed to the disease. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Worldwide, there are around 47.5 million people living with dementia. By 2030, this […] Read More...

Study links nutrition to brain health and intelligence in older adults*

Published: Thursday 15 December 2016 A study of older adults links consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of “crystallized intelligence,” the ability to use the skills and knowledge one has acquired over a lifetime. The study is reported in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. Lutein (LOO-teen) is one of […] Read More...

Stronger muscles lead to stronger brain

A study led by the University of Sydney in Australia has found that gradually increasing muscle strength through activities such as weightlifting improves cognitive function. Continue reading Read More...

Developing a sensor for vitamin B12 deficiency

University of Adelaide researchers have developed a world-first optical sensor that can detect vitamin B12 in diluted human blood – a first step towards a low-cost, portable, broadscale vitamin B12 deficiency test. Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of…Continue reading Read More...

Regular exercise may safeguard against memory loss

More than 16 million people in the United States live with cognitive memory impairment. The underlying cause of vascular cognitive impairment, in particular, is caused by…Continue reading Read More...

Can omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids improve reading skills?

If your child is having difficulty reading, rather than hiring a tutor, the solution could lie in fatty acid supplementation. So concludes a new study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and published in The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Continue Reading Read More...