Why Spending Time With Friends Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health
When it comes to overall well-being and mental health, your social connections are just as important as your physical health says a new study.
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Why Attitude Is More Important Than IQ
New research shows that your attitude is more important to how you do in life than your intellect.
Wearing a Hearing Aid may Protect Brain in Later Life
Wearing a hearing aid for age-related hearing loss may help to protect the brain against dementia, a new study finds. Researchers report those who wore hearing aids maintained better brain function over time than those who did not.
Volunteering Is the Best Kept Secret for Mental Health
I noticed how much volunteering was helping with my anxiety and stress, and there’s science to back it up.
7 Easy Ways to Meditate with a Busy Schedule
There are ways to squeeze a meditation routine into your busy schedule. Take some tips from Deepak Chopra and get started meditating today.
Disrupted sleep in one’s 50s, 60s raises risk of Alzheimer’s disease
PET brain scans of healthy older adults show that those reporting lower sleep quality through their 50s and 60s have higher levels of tau protein, a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Previous studies link poor sleep to beta-amyloid tangles also, suggesting that protein tangles in the brain may cause some of the memory problems of AD and dementia. In addition, out-of-sync brain waves during sleep are associated with tau, providing a possible biomarker of dementia.
Want to Enjoy a Long Happy Life? Live Near Trees, Say Researchers
Hiking through a forest, camping in the woods or savoring a natural space is a sure-fire way to boost mood, energy and vitality. The Japanese even have a name for it, Shinrin Yoku — otherwise known as forest bathing. And they have science to back-up the physiological benefits — stress markers like cortisol, pulse rate, […]
Risk Reduction of Cognitive Decline and Dementia WHO Guidelines
Dementia is a rapidly growing global public health problem. Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, with approximately 60% living in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. The total number of people with dementia will reach 82 million in 2030 and 152 million in 2050. Dementia […]
Bring on the Beans for a B-Vitamin Boost for the Brain
Why bring on the beans? Because they are one of the best sources of B vitamins and these vitamins are critical for a healthy brain.
A Handful of Bean-Inspired Recipes
High in fiber and antioxidants, beans are good for the heart and, therefore, good for the brain. Packed with high-protein, beans certainly provide a healthy low-fat option to meat. While beans may not be the most admired vegetable, they certainly pack a punch when it comes to being nutritious and versatile. Below are four bean-inspired recipes. […]