A new study has found a connection between vitamin A intake and the lung function of newborns, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Individuals may want to begin taking nutritional supplements such as magnesium to improve their brain power, as a new study is suggesting that people with poor memories may have a higher risk of suffering a stroke. According to findings published in the scientific journal Neurology, even if a patient has not been diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or other neurological problems, they may have a greater risk for experiencing a stroke if they are suffering from memory loss.
In addition to being a good source of antioxidants, blueberries have also been found to help improve memory, according to findings in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Currently more than 39 million Americans take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in order to help keep their blood vessels clear and reduce the risk of heart problems. However, there are many dangerous side effects associated with these prescription drugs including a dramatic decrease in your body’s coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels.
A new study suggests that the nutritional supplement magnesium can help boost an individual’s brain power. According to a study published in the journal Neuron, it was found that increasing magnesium in the brain can help enhance learning abilities, working memory and short- and long-term memory in mice.
Individuals who are over the age of 50 may want to consider cutting their consumption of copper and iron as a new study suggests that it could boost their chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Blueberries are considered to be a superfruit for their numerous health benefits. Containing nutritional supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber, blueberries can help symptoms of urinary tract infections and varicose veins. A new study has discovered that blueberry juice can also improve memory retention in elderly individuals.
Individuals who are suffering from depression and diabetes may want to consider seeking out health resources to treat it, as the mental disorder could potentially lead to the development of dementia later in life.
Researchers from the University of Central Florida have discovered previously unknown findings that may be useful in developing a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the leading ailments in the elderly that scientists are trying to develop a cure for. Nutritional supplements such as vitamins B6 and B12 may help lower the risk factor by blocking the high levels of homocysteine.
Older individuals may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as Ginkgo Biloba, which doctors believe can help with memory retention, as a new study is suggesting that the neurological disease, dementia, could potentially become an epidemic among the elderly.
Scientists have discovered that a protein that controls weight and appetite may also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Patients with higher leptin levels had a significantly lower risk of developing the debilitating disorder, according to a study found in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
For women who are suffering from extra weight around the middle, which may be a result of estrogen dominance, there may be an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. According to a new study found in Neurology, even though having excess stomach weight increases one’s risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, those who manage to live past 70 years have a greater chance of suffering from dementia.
A new study conducted by Danish scientists has found that vitamin C-deficient babies may be at a higher risk for mental development and memory problems. A team of researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Copenhagen showed that guinea pigs with moderate vitamin C deficiency develop 30 percent fewer hippocampal neurons and have significantly worse spatial memory than animals fed a normal diet.
A new report finds the number of people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia is on the rise across the world. The research, released by the group Alzheimer’s Disease International, which is a nonprofit federation of more than 70 national groups, says more than 35 million people across the globe are currently suffering from these diseases.
A new study has found that certain sounds in your sleep can enhance memories when you wake up.
