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Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume
Mental Health

Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume

New research on older people has found an association between social isolation and lower brain volume.

Olive Oil May Reduce Risk of Fatal Dementia
Exercise and Brain Health

Olive Oil May Reduce Risk of Fatal Dementia

A new study has shown that participants who consumed half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 28% reduced risk of dying from dementia.

Anti-obesity Drug Improves Associative Learning
Exercise and Brain Health

Anti-obesity Drug Improves Associative Learning

A new study published in the journal Nature Metabolism indicates that anti-obesity drug liraglutide can restore associative learning impairments caused by obesity—which can hinder motivation—after just one dose.

Obesity changes how the brain views food—even after weight loss
Diet and Brain Health

Obesity changes how the brain views food—even after weight loss

A new study has found that even after weight loss, obesity changes how the brain views food.

“All work, no play” harms kids’ and teens’ mental health
Mental Health

“All work, no play” harms kids’ and teens’ mental health

A team of top experts has determined that lack of independent play harms kids’ and teens’ mental health.

A “junk food diet” impacts deep-sleep quality
Diet and Brain Health, Sleep and Brain Health

A “junk food diet” impacts deep-sleep quality

A new study has found that a junk food diet impacts the quality of deep sleep.

Muscle fat in thighs may predict risk of cognitive decline
Diet and Brain Health

Muscle fat in thighs may predict risk of cognitive decline

New research points to adiposity that’s infiltrated skeletal muscles as an indicator for the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.

Women, On Average, Have More Empathy
Mindset

Women, On Average, Have More Empathy

A new study including data from 57 countries has found that, on average, women have more empathy than men.

Greater Magnesium Intake May Reduce Dementia Risk
Diet and Brain Health

Greater Magnesium Intake May Reduce Dementia Risk

there are things the average individual can do to reduce their risk of developing dementia, and a new study suggests that increasing eating more magnesium-rich foods may help; especially for women.

Stroke Risk Tied to Sleep Problems
Sleep and Brain Health

Stroke Risk Tied to Sleep Problems

a new study has found that both too little sleep and too much sleep can increase your risk of stroke.

Frequent Junk Food Consumption Alters the Brain
Diet and Brain Health

Frequent Junk Food Consumption Alters the Brain

Besides the obvious deliciousness of junk food, there may be another reason we choose foods high in fat and sugar over healthier options: our brains have adapted to crave them.

Marital arguments—or avoidance—may lower immune function
News

Marital arguments—or avoidance—may lower immune function

New research indicates that destructive interaction patterns may lead to chronic inflammation and lowered immune function for one or both spouses.

Six minutes of high-intensity exercise might delay Alzheimer’s
Exercise and Brain Health

Six minutes of high-intensity exercise might delay Alzheimer’s

A new study indicates that just six minutes of high-intensity exercise might delay the onset of Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Early cardiovascular disease may accelerate cognitive decline
Brain Health

Early cardiovascular disease may accelerate cognitive decline

New research indicates that early cardiovascular disease may accelerate cognitive decline.

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Ward Off Alzheimer’s
Brain Health

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Ward Off Alzheimer’s

A team of researchers set out to determine if Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could prevent Alzheimer’s Dementia in women carrying the APOE4 gene.

Living in Greener Areas is Associated With Better Mental Health
Mental Health

Living in Greener Areas is Associated With Better Mental Health

Living in greener areas has been linked to better mental health.

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