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New Things May Protect Aging Brains

When it comes to protection against Alzheimer’s disease, something new could be just the thing.

 

Researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have shown that engaging in new activities may boost a molecular mechanism in the brain.

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Every now and then we like to introduce you to a new healthy thing.

 

But today we’re not going to.

 

Because today we are reuniting you with an old favorite that just happens to have some exciting news to share: Continue reading »

 

University of Michigan researchers have found a new potential benefit in green tea: preventing the misfolding of specific proteins in the brain. Continue reading »

 

An active lifestyle helps preserve gray matter in the brains of older adults and could reduce the burden of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Continue reading »

 

Fish oil could enhance your DNA for youth and longevity, according to new research from Ohio State University.

 

Taking enough omega-3 fatty acid supplements to change the balance of oils in the diet could slow a key biological process linked to aging, the study suggests. Continue reading »

 

A study from Rush University Medical Center suggests that greater purpose in life can help stave off the harmful effects of plaques and tangles associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Plaques and tangles disrupt memory and other cognitive functions.

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