Nutrition for Brain Health

Researchers Test Nutrition-Based Approach to Protect Brain Health in Older Adults at High Risk for Alzheimer’s

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A Rutgers Health study explores whether alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) can support good memory functions and brain vascular health

Rutgers researchers are launching a clinical trial to explore whether alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)-enriched nutrition can improve memory and brain health in older

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Caring for grandchildren is linked to better brain health in older adults

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Older adults often look for ways to maintain mental sharpness as they age. A new study published in Psychology and Aging suggests that while being a grandparent caregiver is linked to higher cognitive function, the specific amount of time spent

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Cheap Daily Supplement Appears to Boost Brain Function in Older Adults : ScienceAlert

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What’s good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain.

A first-of-its-kind study in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory test scores in people over age 60.

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Effects of dance interventions on brain health for older adults with cognitive impairment: an umbrella review | BMC Geriatrics

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A systematic search initially identified 188 studies. Ten systematic reviews and meta-analyses met eligibility criteria for data extraction. The entire process, from database search to final inclusion of systematic reviews is described in Fig. 1. Details of the studies excluded

Technology and Brain Health

Digital technology use may hold brain benefits for older people

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It started with a high school typing course.

Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a

Technology and Brain Health

How older people are reaping brain benefits from new tech | Feature Story

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It started with a high school typing course.

Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a

Technology and Brain Health

How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

7 min read

It started with a high school typing course.

Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a

Mental Health and Brain Health

Older Americans’ Thoughts About and Actions for Their Brain Health

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Most Americans age 40 and older consider their brain health better than their overall health, according to a new AARP survey, and two-thirds are embracing habits to improve their mental performance.

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The national survey of more than 3,500 older adults

Technology and Brain Health

How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

7 min read

It started with a high school typing course.

Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a

Nutrition for Brain Health

New research links higher copper intake to better cognitive functioning in older adults

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More and more research suggests that the copper in your diet could play a bigger role in brain health than we once believed. A recent study found that older Americans who ate more copper-rich foods did better on memory and