Posts by American Academy of Neurology
An anti-inflammatory diet may be your best bet for preventing dementia
A new study shows that people who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet that includes more fruits, vegetables, beans, and tea or coffee, had a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. …
Read Full ArticleTreatable sleep disorder common in people with cognitive impairment
A preliminary study found that obstructive sleep apnea is common in people with cognitive impairment. …
Read Full ArticleWhat comes first, beta-amyloid plaques or thinking and memory problems?
A new study challenges the theory that beta-amyloid protein accumulation precedes brain changes including neurodegeneration and eventually thinking and memory problems. …
Read Full ArticleCan computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
A new study has investigated whether mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating in social activities are linked to a lower risk or delay of age-related memory loss. …
Read Full ArticleHeart-healthy diets in early adulthood linked to better brain function in middle age
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, moderate in nuts, fish and alcohol and low in meat and full-fat dairy is associated with better cognitive performance in middle age, …
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