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Mind & Mood

Can friends who listen help protect your memory and thinking skills?

Published November 1, 2021

A study published online Aug. 16, 2021, by JAMA Network Open suggests that older adults with good listeners in their lives have better thinking skills—despite decreases in brain volume—compared with people who don’t have good listeners in their lives.

Mind & Mood

Diets rich in flavonoids linked to better brain health

Published November 1, 2021

Diets rich in plant chemicals called flavonoids may help protect the brain.

Mind & Mood

Some blood pressure drugs are linked with better memory

Published October 1, 2021

A 2021 analysis found that adults ages 50 and older who took an ACE inhibitor such as lisinopril or an ARB like candesartan that crosses the blood-brain barrier scored higher on memory recall tests after three years on the medication, when compared with those who took a different drug in the same class that doesn’t cross over.

Mind & Mood

Stuck in a brain fog? Look in your medicine cabinet

Published October 1, 2021

Older adults may assume bouts of forgetfulness or "brain fog" are a natural part of aging. But one possible explanation is that the problem is a side effect from common medications, in particular sleep aids and pain killers. Older adults who have recently begun taking a new medication or increased their dosage should monitor their memory problems and then share the information with their doctor to see if adjustments should be made to their medication regimen.

Mind & Mood

Embrace healthy habits for a robust memory

Published October 1, 2021

Healthy lifestyle habits may contribute to better brain health and sharper thinking skills. For example, getting at least seven hours of sleep each night gives the brain time to consolidate and store information and also flush out waste—including Alzheimer’s disease–related toxins. Eating a healthy diet helps ward off "mini" strokes that kill brain cells and lead to cognitive decline. Other healthy lifestyle habits that may help cognition include exercising, managing stress, and practicing mindfulness.

Mind & Mood

Can flavonoids help fend off forgetfulness?

Published September 17, 2021

Eating a broad variety of fruits and vegetables is a good way to get a sufficient intake of flavonoids, chemicals that contribute to many aspects of health. Now, a study suggests that flavonoid-rich foods may also play a role in protecting memory and thinking as people get older.

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Statins have no apparent link to cognitive problems or dementia

Published September 1, 2021

For older people, taking cholesterol-lower statins does not appear to affect their risk of developing cognitive problems or dementia.

Mind & Mood

Take short breaks to maximize memory and learning

Published September 1, 2021

Taking short breaks between practice sessions may help someone master a new skill, according to a study published June 8, 2021, in Cell Reports.

Staying Healthy

The endocannabinoid system: Essential and mysterious

Published August 11, 2021

Though recently discovered, the endocannabinoid system regulates and controls many of our critical bodily functions. Researchers are investigating the ECS's role in learning and memory and in hunger, hoping that these avenues of research may lead to new drug discoveries.

Mind & Mood

The book of neurogenesis

Published August 1, 2021

The brain can continue to produce new neurons as people age, even late into life, through a process called neurogenesis. Right now, scientists are looking at why neurogenesis especially happens in the hippocampus, the region responsible for learning information and storing memories. Animal studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise is associated with an increased production of neurons in the hippocampus. If the same is true in humans, it may be the reason for the observed link between physical activity and maintaining cognitive fitness, and perhaps a lower risk of dementia.

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An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation

How to treat spider bites and when you need to see your doctor

Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

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Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences

Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments

Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants

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