Getting Enough Sleep May Help Prevent Dementia
A new study found that, compared to getting seven hours of sleep a night, routinely getting six or less hours was associated with a...
Diet and Your Brain
Many of us have had moments when a name or word is frustratingly out of reach, or something is not where we’re sure we...
Your Heart Health is Tied to Psychological Well-Being
The American Heart Association has released a scientific statement addressing how psychological health can contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Their analysis of science to...
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...
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...
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...