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- Nicotine Patch Reduced Early Memory Loss In MCI Study
- TO MAINTAIN MEMORY FITNESS REMEMBER VITAMIN B EVERY DAY
- Epigentics And Neuroplastcity Share Brain Development From The Start.
- Brain Imaging Shows Signs of Attention Deficit
- Manage Your Blood Sugar to Reduce Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Risks
- Brain Cell Epigenetics Plays Significant Role in Memory Fitness & Cognition
- Help Maintain Memory Fitness With Another Cup Of Joe
- Young Blood Promotes Growth Of New Brain Cells In Aging Brains
- Statins May Protect Brain After Head Trauma And Stroke
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Category Archives: Memory Health
TO MAINTAIN MEMORY FITNESS REMEMBER VITAMIN B EVERY DAY
A study of more than 250 older adults people, including people with mild cognitive impairment – a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease – were given a natural form of vitamin B found in beans, meat, whole grains and bananas – or a placebo – over a two-year period.
Taking the B vitamin supplement appeared to help maintain mental processes, such as planning, organizing and recalling information. An earlier study showed B vitamins slowed the rate of brain shrinkage compared with a group receiving a placebo.
In the absence of a vitamin B-12 deficiency, there are no peer-reviewed studies to substantiate that vitamin B-12 supplements enhance memory for people who have Alzheimer’s disease. Still, vitamin B-12 remains an important part of a healthy diet and maintenance of lifespan memory fitness.
If you’re concerned that you’re not getting enough vitamin B-12 or other specific nutrients, consult your doctor — especially if you’re an older adult or a vegetarian.
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Brain Imaging Shows Signs of Attention Deficit
Brain imaging shows signs of attention deficit differences in the caudate nucleus, a small subcortical brain structure associated with cognitive and motor control. Continue reading
Manage Your Blood Sugar to Reduce Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Risks
10% of dementia cases may be attributable to diabetes; reducing blood sugar to control diabetes also lowers risk factors for dementia such as hypertension and high cholesterol. Continue reading
Statins May Protect Brain After Head Trauma And Stroke
A national study suggests that statins may make traumatic brain injury and stroke much more survivable for older adults. Further, seniors on a statin at the time of moderate-to-severe head trauma were 76% less likely to die in hospital were also 13% more likely to have a good functional recovery at 12 months following injury. Continue reading
Posted in Brain Injury, Memory Fitness, Memory Health, neuroscience, Stroke, Uncategorized
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Stroke Of Luck? Chocolate Might Be As Good As Exercise For Some
Women who ate the most chocolate had the lowest chance of stroke; a bar and a half of chocolate a week could reduce their risk of stroke by 20%. Continue reading
Posted in Brain Injury, Memory Health, Stroke, Uncategorized
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Diabetics’ Cognitive Decline Not Slowed With Intensive Blood Sugar Control
Diabetics’ cognitive decline not slowed with intensive blood sugar and insulin control. Continue reading
Brain’s Stress Coping Gene Hurts Memory Under Chronic Stress
The RCAN1 gene that normally helps neuronal brain cells cope with stress becomes overproduced, causing damaged neurons. Continue reading
Moderate Drinking May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s, Other Dementias
Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, especially wine, may lower the risk of dementia, according to a meta-analysis review of previous research published in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. Analyzing data from over 365,000 people in 143 studies conducted since … Continue reading
New AAN Tools Teach Coaches and Athletes How to Spot and Deal With Concussion
AAN publishes new tools for high school coaches, athletes and parents of youths to learn the signs of sports concussion, emphasizing when a player must leave the game and when – and if – it’s ok to return to play.
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Posted in Assessment, Brain Injury, Memory Health, neuroscience, Uncategorized
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