Low Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Brain Aging
Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids have long been praised as food vital to brain functioning. A new study found more evidence that points to the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in helping maintain brain health.
Research
Researchers analyzed data from a recent study called the Women’s 
Health Initiative Memory Study to determine the effect that consumption of omega-3 fatty acids has on the brain. They compared health records of 1,111 women who were an age of 70 years old and had no signs of dementia at the start of[…]
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s with an Eye Exam
There have been a number of different methods to diagnose Alzheimer’s suggested in the past several months. Photo therapy, blood sugar levels, and even sniffing peanut butter have all been floated as potential dementia detection tools.
A new idea detailed at the Society for Neuroscience conference last week, though, provides one of the simplest and most accessible methods of detecting Alzheimer’s disease.
Retinal Thinning
Researchers at Georgetown University found that mice with Alzheimer’s experienced a loss of thickness of the retina.
The study has not yet been published, but scientists discussed their findings at the recent conference in San Diego. In the mice with[…]
Exercising the Body Works the Mind, Too
The thought of Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is frightening to nearly every one. Those who have seen family members or loved ones live through a dementia diagnosis often look to ramp up prevention methods.
Brain Training
Crossword puzzles and Sudoku are two of the most common tools people use to stimulate their brain in an attempt to ward off dementia. A new study suggests that if you are concerned about keeping your brain sharp, your time may be better invested in physical exercise.
While brain training and mental exercises have been shown to help improve cognitive health and curb memory loss, it[…]
Before You Decide on Dementia, Consider Vitamin B12 Deficiency
When a loved one begins displaying signs of dementia, it becomes very stressful for every one involved. Whether you are the one suffering from cognitive issues, you are the one tasked with the care of that person, or you are simply involved in the process, the whole situation can be very taxing.
Memory loss and confusion in a loved one may cause you to panic, but before you jump to conclusions, be sure you have investigated all of the possible causes. In some cases, it might not truly be dementia, but a simple vitamin B12 deficiency.
What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12[…]
Researchers Say New Compound May Halt Alzheimer’s In Humans
Scientists may have found a way to cure Alzheimer’s and dementia in the future, according to research published this week.
Protects Brain Cells
A study by British scientists found success in halting cell death in 
the brains of mice. This is the first time in history that scientists have been able to stop brain cell death, spurring many to hail this study as a “turning point” in the attempt to cure Alzheimer’s.
Researchers were able to identify a compound that holds the ability to block a faulty brain signal that appears[…]
Eating to Prevent Dementia
The prevalence of Alzheimer’s and dementia in our society is an issue that worries many and has scientists conducting a plethora of studies on any and every potential breakthrough. Though there is no guaranteed way to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia, over the years, many prevention methods have been discovered as effective at reducing the risk.
Effects of Lifestyle
More than 5 million Americans are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, which now ranks as the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. Taking an active role in your current and future health can have a big[…]
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