Many types of dementia are associated with sleep disturbances, including difficulty falling asleep and insomnia. Such disturbances can accelerate memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Stony Brook University in their new scientific work say: it is most useful to sleep lying on your side. It is in this position that the brain is most […]
A group of scientists from Singapore investigated the relationship between household chores as a form of physical activity and the preservation of cognitive functions in people of age. It turned out that mopping, dusting and cooking can be a real lifesaver for an elderly person. The results are publish ed in the journal BMJ. Previously, […]
A new study from the University of California has shown that the cause of Alzheimer’s disease may be a breakdown in the tau protein, which affects the stability of the cellular architecture of neurons. With age, the body loses the ability to get rid of such proteins, which leads to the destruction of brain cells. […]
Nutritionist Emma Derby told which berry improves memory and has a positive effect on brain performance. According to a nutritionist and a number of other experts, regular consumption of blueberries can have a positive effect on the cognitive functions of the brain. In older people, blueberries help slow down the decline in brain function. This […]
Drinking just 4 small glasses of wine on a weekly basis may increase the risk of dementia. This conclusion was made by British researchers from King’s College London. Drinking just 4 large beers or small glasses of wine weekly increases the risk of developing dementia, a study has shown. Its authors warn that regular alcohol […]
Cardiologist Alexey Utin shared his opinion on the first registered drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The doctor explained that a drug was recently registered in the United States, which, according to the manufacturer, is aimed at combating the disease. “The main idea is that it removes beta-amyloid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amyloid_beta from the brain, which contributes […]
Coffee and tea are good for health. However, you should not drink more than 2-3 cups a day. Scientists have found that coffee and tea can positively affect people’s health and will be a kind of prevention of stroke and post-stroke condition. It is enough to drink just a few cups of these drinks daily. […]
With the help of the Mediterranean diet, it is possible to delay the aging of the brain. Scottish scientists have studied the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cognition and brain health in older adults and found that the diet can improve memory, verbal and visuospatial abilities. The study involved more than 500 people aged […]
Atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels is a severe, slowly flowing disease, the essence of which is a violation of fat metabolism. Atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels steadily leads to a deterioration in the functions of the central nervous system, the likelihood of mental disorders and stroke. Cerebral atherosclerosis (ASGM) is characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol […]
The Mediterranean diet containing a large amount of greenery slows down atrophic processes in the brain. This conclusion was made by scientists from Ben-Gurion University. Israeli researchers have found that age-related brain atrophy can be slowed down by a large amount of greenery, which is part of the Mediterranean diet. It contains high levels of […]