Individuals who include tea in their daily dietary regimen may be less likely to suffer from memory problems later on in life, according to a study presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association’s International Conference. Over the course of 14 years, a team of researchers from the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) examined the amount of coffee and tea consumed by more than 4,800 people aged 65 years or older.

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Older individuals who would like to lower their risk of some age-associated neurodegenerative conditions, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, may want to take stock of their vitamin B intake.

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Maintaining a proper diet and monitoring insulin intake can not only improve longevity, but it may also improve cognitive function, according to a study published in Public Library of Science Biology. Using worms, a team of researchers from Princeton University examined how a low-calorie dietary regimen and reduced insulin intake could affect metabolism, memory, stress response and development.

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Older women who are overweight may be more susceptible to suffering from memory problems, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.

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Patients who have a history of blood clots may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in Neuron. This is because researchers have discovered that blood clots that have formed abnormally may speed up the degeneration of cognitive function. In particular, studies have found cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)—a peptide in blood vessel walls located in the brain that causes unusual development of blood clots—may increase a patient’s chance of Alzheimer’s.

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Higher levels of protein intake may lower the risk of hip fractures in seniors, according to a study published in Osteoporosis International. A team of researchers from the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston enrolled 946 elderly participants in the Framingham Osteoporosis Study, which examined the effects of consuming higher amounts of protein.

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Adding foods containing high levels of vitamin E to one’s diet may contribute to better cognitive function, according to a study published in Archives of Neurology. This is because researchers have discovered that vitamin E protects the brain against oxidative stress, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.

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Middle-aged people who have excess abdominal fat may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to findings published in the American Neurological Association’s online journal, Annals of Neurology.More than 730 participants, 70 percent of whom were female patients, were enrolled into the study. The average age of participants was 60 years old. A team of researchers measured the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, waist to hip ratio and measurements of abdominal fat of each patient.

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Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins affected the body.

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Women who were more active as teenagers are less likely to experience memory problems later in life, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

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Drinking apple juice may be beneficial to patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to findings published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. In fact, the fruit-based beverage may lower irrational mood changes in individuals with cognitive complications.

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Patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may be at an increased risk of developing blood clots, according to findings published in Neuron.

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Cooking beef that has been marinated with rosemary extract, a source of antioxidants, may lower toxin levels in the meat, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Science.

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A new study has found that pecans may help prevent damage to the nervous system, according to findings published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research.

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It may be a good idea for the elderly to take nutritional supplements like vitamin E and lutein to keep their eye health in check, as a new study is suggesting that untreated vision problems could potentially lead to dementia. Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology reveals that treating poor vision may be a greater prediction of dementia development as opposed to symptoms.

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