For some people the thought of getting older fills them with a sense of dread. They’re worried about experiencing illness or loneliness. While others welcome the end of their working life and celebrate the newfound freedom to engage in hobbies, travel, and new adventures. The attitude you have about aging and the approach you choose [...]
In the past few years, we’ve reported discoveries about how engaging in musical activities like singing, learning to play a musical instrument, and even simply listening to your favorite songs can improve the health of your brain and reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. And the research field into the link between music and [...]
We don’t need to drive for long before it becomes second nature. This conceals the fact that it’s a highly intricate activity that utilizes both sides of the brain and all four brain lobes. This means tiny changes in our driving ability we wouldn’t be aware of could reflect future cognitive decline. If you can [...]
A “world leading” group of British scientists have created a groundbreaking approach to prevent the development of inherited forms of Lou Gehrig’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, a form of dementia that hit the headlines recently after Die Hard actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with it. Although the research is still at an early stage, the [...]
Ever find yourself talking to yourself and feel embarrassed by it? Well, research into so-called “self-talk” shows that this sort of self-imposed lecturing can actually be good for you. If you do it the right way. Lately, a growing number of medical researchers have become focused on how to put self-talk to work to help [...]
Obesity is a well-known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. But new research shows there may be more to the link between having a higher percentage of body fat and developing dementia. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are pointing to genes. Here's the story and how you can use [...]
If you or your partner snore, you already know how common and disruptive this condition can be. Your lost hours of sleep… your dry throat… and your endless fatigue are all enough to drive you mad. But, as we first reported three years ago, these problems could be the least of your worries. That's because [...]
Are you someone who worries that all of that online screen time is turning your memory to mush? Well, we've got some good news. Whether it’s emailing an old friend or researching a travel destination you’ve been daydreaming about, a new study suggests that routine internet use may offer some surprising brain health benefits, including [...]
Some call it monkeyhead. Others refer to it as tree hedgehog or bearded tooth. Yes, the names are unusual, but no matter what you call it, for eons this mushroom has been enhancing people’s lives. From the ice age to current times, mushrooms like this one have served as both a food source –and medicine [...]
You know how quickly dementia can affect your memory, but it can also affect parts of the brain that handle visual information coming from your eyes. In addition, dementia can throw off your body’s natural circadian rhythm which can cause sleep disturbances. Up until recently, the only solution many dementia sufferers and their loved ones [...]
