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...

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...

Brain blood flow reduces when fit older adults stop exercising

Physically fit, healthy older adults who stopped exercising for only 10 days showed signs of significant decreases in blood flow to parts of the brain that are important for thinking, learning, and memory – such as the hippocampus. Continue Reading… Read More...

Review of Dr. Perlmutter’s Brain Maker

David Perlmutter’s most recent offering, Brain Maker creates a scientifically compelling platform from which to pose fundamental questions regarding the origins of health, wellbeing and disease and how each is influenced by the bacteria living in the gut. Dr. Perlmutter’s review of this complex new research explores the consequences of inflammation created by an imbalanced […] Read More...

“MIND” YOUR DIET and LIFESTYLE TO PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE!

New and ongoing research is increasingly pointing to the importance of nutrition and lifestyle in the prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease and other types of dementia. New dietary guidelines, called the MIND Diet (for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”) appear to reduce the risk of developing these diseases. The emphasis in the case of the MIND […] Read More...