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Sitting for hours each day does your brain and body no favors. Here are ways in which too much couch time can be harmful to your brain health as you get older.
There’s growing interest worldwide in plant-based diets that skip — or at least scale back — meat and other animal products. But is it for the best?
What makes the Mediterranean diet so popular with doctors and dietitians as an eating plan? For one thing, it has science behind it.
Some of the worst things you can do for your brain are bad habits, some of which can really take a toll on its mental abilities.
Studies show that exposure to the tiniest air pollutant particles is linked to decreased brain volume and the risk of a decline in memory skills.
One of the best things you can do for your brain is get more sleep, so what can you do to help that? Some experts say to try weighted blankets.
Could the drug you take for insomnia, depression or bladder problems put you at greater risk for mental decline, or even dementia?
Most people know that high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks and strokes. But it also may put you at risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
Research shows that hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia, and it’s been linked to a greater risk of cognitive decline, depression and falls.
Understanding differences between individuals is crucial for understanding how memory functions or declines in older adults, researchers say.