Neglecting your eyes can influence dementia Elderly people with untreated poor vision are significantly more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia than their clear-sighted counterparts, according to a study published...

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Blueberry juice improves memory A new study shows that drinking a daily dose of wild blueberry juice improved the memory of older adults with age-related memory problems. It's the first study to show this potential benefit of blueberries...

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Pump up your hippo for a better functioning brain The role of some brain structures are better understood than others. For example, the hippocampus, a small S-shaped structure that lies just inside your temples, plays a specific role in memory for facts,...

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Australian research shows key to healthy brain aging. Use it or lose it! Pilot study by Alzheimers Australia (WA) finds regular brain exercises are the key to healthy ageing Just two hours of brain exercises a week can markedly improve a person’s...

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Higher leptin levels, lower Alzheimer's incidence Persons with higher levels of leptin, a protein hormone produced by fat cells and involved in the regulation of appetite, may have an associated reduced incidence of Alzheimer disease and dementia, according...

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