Technology and Brain Health

New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people | Health News

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In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what …

Mental Health and Brain Health

Cardiovascular endurance linked to better brain health in aging women, study finds

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An analysis of data from the Human Connectome Project found that older individuals tended to have lower brain gray matter volume and cortical thickness. However, among women (but not men) who maintained good cardiovascular endurance, this association was less pronounced.

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Study finds diabetes linked to accelerated brain aging, but healthy habits can help

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In a recent study published in Diabetes Care, researchers examined the association between prediabetes and brain aging. They also investigated whether modifiable lifestyle factors could attenuate the association.

Study finds diabetes linked to accelerated brain aging, but healthy habits can help​​​​​​​Study: Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Brain Aging: The Role of Healthy Lifestyle.

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

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A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.

Vitamin B6 is important for brain metabolism. Accordingly, in various

Mental Health and Brain Health

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds

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New research suggests a simple dietary change—boosting flavonoid-rich foods—can help older adults stay stronger, sharper, and more resilient as they age.

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study findsStudy: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older U.S. males and females.

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Study finds poor vascular health accelerates brain aging

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The way your brain ages depends on a mix of health and lifestyle factors. Recent research has uncovered insights into the link between brain resilience and these variables.

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools