Healthy Mind

Both aerobic and muscle strengthening activities may help with feelings of depression and anxiety.

Get moving to help combat depression and anxiety

As the world copes with the social isolation and fear created by the COVID-19 pandemic, depression and anxiety are on the rise. A new...

An Apple a Day May Keep Dementia Away

A recently published study conducted by Tufts researchers suggested a diet rich in fruits and vegetables (especially flavonoid-rich choices like apples, pears, berries, and...

Skimping on Dental Care? You May Be at Increased Risk for Dementia

A higher-quality diet appears to be important for heart health. A study published recently in the American Journal of Medicine pooled data from six...
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Targets for Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk Identified

A large analysis published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry identified ten risk factors that appear to have a significant effect on...

Preserving Brain Health Through a Heart-Healthy Diet

We have all forgotten why we walked into a room or had trouble recalling a common word, and the frequency of these lapses almost...
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Swaps for Heart and Brain Health

Simple swaps—like choosing foods with unsaturated fats to replace those with saturated, unprocessed or reduced sodium foods over typical high-sodium processed products, fruits instead...

Beating Depression: Dietary Supplements Offer Little Value

Evidence on the effectiveness of specific supplements for the treatment of depression is mixed, according to Robin Kanarek, PhD, John Wade Professor, Emerita, at...
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Lower Alzheimer’s Risk May Be Possible with Healthy Lifestyle

A study published in June in the journal Neurology found healthy lifestyle choices were associated with lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This analysis...
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Behavioral and Psychological Strategies Help Maintain Weight Loss

A study published recently in the journal Obesity identified specific behavioral and psychological strategies that may help people who have lost weight keep it...
Healthy eating or unhealthy eating.

Diets High in Saturated Fat and Sugars May Impact Brain Function

Diets high in saturated fat and added sugars—such as those common in Western countries like the U.S.—may impair memory and lower ability to control...