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04/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Yes, you can exercise your brain to dramatically improve cognitive performance
According to the results of a study, if a group of participants is instructed to perform “an effective strategy for a working memory training task,” they are able to immediately improve their performance similarly to individuals who have taken part in a typical working memory training without strategy instructions for a month or longer. Based on the study, […]
02/13/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Eating for your MIND: Scientists combine the Mediterranean and DASH diets to prevent cognitive decline
At least one in eight people older than 65 in the U.S. has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. However, according to a study, a group of scientists has formulated a “hybrid diet” that can help prevent cognitive decline. According to their findings, the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet, which combines the Mediterranean diet […]
01/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
A beer or two – but no more: Study finds drinking more than 10g per day compromises cognitive function
Beer drinkers need to closely monitor their daily alcohol intake because according to a new study, drinking “more than a third of a pint of beer a day impairs people’s response time.” The reports of a study published in the United Kingdom reveals that drinking more than 10 grams (g) (or a unit) of beer […]
01/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Calcium imbalance in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s
According to research published early in 2017, calcium in the mitochondria (the powerhouse of the cell), could be “one of the keys to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.” A group of scientists at the Center for Translational Medicine at Temple University has revealed that they determined how “an imbalance of calcium ions in the mitochondria […]
12/09/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Even one exercise event improves brain health, recent study finds
Here’s one more reason to start hitting the gym: according to a study, even a single workout can help improve your brain health. Based on a new review of the effects of acute exercise, researchers summarized both the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single bout of exercise and the data gathered from various neurophysiological […]
12/04/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Lupus and mental health: New study discovers the disease doubles the risk of dementia, regardless of age
Sometime between 2012 and 2014, singer and actress Selena Gomez was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. According to a recent study, patients with lupus have double the risk of dementia. The study comes after earlier research which determined that patients with lupus can suffer from memory and […]
11/14/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Parents: Keep at it! Study shows parental support has more influence on well-being from primary school through college than previously thought
Parenting doesn’t end at providing a roof over your children’s heads and giving them an education. Based on a recent study, parenting can also help influence the well-being of adolescents all the way to university. The study, which was made possible with funding from the Academy of Finland, revealed that parental support for the self-regulation […]
11/13/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Sugar found to cause plaque in the brain, raising chances of Alzheimer’s
If you’re craving something sweet, grab an apple instead of a bar of chocolate. A group of scientists has recently discovered a link between high glucose levels in the brain and symptoms of memory loss, which could lead to Alzheimer’s. The brain breaks down glucose, or sugar in its most basic form, and it is […]
11/03/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Americans don’t dream anymore: Expert claims lack of sleep is affecting our physical and mental health
It’s not just kids who need a decent amount of sleep each night. To be able to function well at school or work, adults need to sleep deep enough to dream, according to an article from the Daily Mail. Each night, we go through the fours stages of sleep. This occurs several times, and the […]
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