Articles On:brain health

August 26, 2022

Nootropics to Boost Brain Function

Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, of Environmental Nutrition discusses nootropics, substances used to enhance ...

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A model of a brain and a scattering of supplements, to communicate the concept of brain health. Photo by Microgen Dreamstime. Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., RDN, LD, of Environmental Nutrition discusses nootropics, substances used to enhance brain function, including L-theanine, gingko biloba, and ginseng. We also look at the use of cocoa flavonoids to boost brain health.
August 10, 2022

Groundbreaking New Alzheimer’s Research

The 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference revealed important new Alzheimer’s research on the science behind ...

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happy older couple. Photo by Photographerlondon, Dreamstime. New Alzheimer’s research on disease prevention looks at effects of diet, racism, income, Covid and exercise on memory and cognitive function.
May 31, 2022

Can Activity Prevent Dementia?

Andrew E. Budson, M.D. of Harvard Health Blog answers the question: can activity prevent dementia? ...

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couple stretching together before a jog. photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. Can activity prevent dementia? A look at cognitive activity and Alzheimer’s + physical activity and cognitive decline provides an answer.
March 31, 2022

Scrabble Grams #4

Take on the Scrabble Grams puzzle to improve your Scrabble game, to challenge your mind, ...

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Black Woman On Laptop Doing Puzzles 2 Photo By Monkey Business Images Dreamstime
March 28, 2022

Sudoku for Seniors Guide

In this brain-stimulating, logic-based puzzle, the goal is to fill in the blank blocks with ...

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Hands of a Senior Playing Sudoku. Photo by Chernetskaya Dreamstime. Can you tackle today’s Sudoku for Seniors Guide? Play the puzzle, build your brain health, and return tomorrow for a new challenge.
March 24, 2022

Scrabble Grams #3

Take on the Scrabble Grams puzzle to improve your Scrabble game, to challenge your mind, ...

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Senior Woman Doing Puzzle Rozenn Leard Dreamstime.com
March 17, 2022

Scrabble Grams #2

Take on the Scrabble Grams puzzle to improve your Scrabble game, to challenge your mind, ...

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Man On Laptop Maybe Doing Puzzle Photo By Rido Dreamstime
March 10, 2022

Scrabble Grams for Seniors Guide #1

Take on the Scrabble Grams puzzle to improve your Scrabble game, to challenge your mind, ...

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Woman on laptop writing on pad, for Scrabble Grams for Seniors Guide puzzle. Photo by Milkos, Dreamstime
November 20, 2020

10 Foods That Protect Brain Function

You have probably heard it hundreds of times: The foods you eat will play a ...

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Foods That Protect Brain Function