Tag: cognitive decline
Beat back cancer with blueberries
When your cancer reaches a later stage, though, “watching and waiting” may no longer be enough. Radiation therapy is often needed.
Mini-strokes can be a major blow to your brain
According to a new study, you want to seek immediate medical attention for them — mini-strokes could set you up for major cognitive problems down the line.
Pomegranates help protect your brain against Alzheimer’s
One in ten adults over 65 lives with Alzheimer's. But you don't have to become part of that statistic -- because a recent study shows that eating pomegranates, an ancient superfruit, can protect [...]
Resveratrol reduces some diabetes complications
Stiff arteries are a common and deadly complication of diabetes. But you can protect your blood vessels from diabetic damage with resveratrol, an antioxidant in red wine, that may reduce artery [...]
Blueberries protect against cognitive decline
As we get older, our brains just aren’t as sharp as they used to be. But you don’t have to give into cognitive decline – because a new study shows that blueberries can help keep your mind and [...]
Lutein may protect your brain
If you’re on the older side, a natural compound called lutein has been linked to maintaining the thickness in a critical area of your brain. It’s also been associated with an improved ability to [...]
Avoid cognitive decline by stopping your brain from shrinking
Study reveals that those seniors whose brains don’t shrink also avoid cognitive decline. Their brains look like those of a young adult in their 20s – and they have the same youthful mental [...]
Feeling older than you are increases dementia risk
A new study found that people who felt younger than their actual age stayed sharper, while those who felt older had a 30 percent increase in dementia risk.