Taking supplements containing vitamin B12 may slow the development of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings published in the journal Neurology. Over the course of seven years, blood samples were taken from a total of 271 individuals aged 65 to 79 years who showed no signs of memory complications at the start of the study.

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Increasing one's intake of B-complex vitamins may help prevent cognitive degeneration, according to a study conducted at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. During the recent trial, patients enrolled had been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can lead to developing Alzheimer's diseases or other forms of dementia. Over the course of two years, participants were given oral supplements and injections containing different types of vitamin B—folic acid, B6 and B12.

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Older men with low testosterone levels may have a higher risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings published in The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. During a recent trial, researchers monitored a total of 153 Chinese men aged 55 years and older, including 47 individuals who had already developed some cognitive problems.

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A component of brewed green tea appears to put a significant damper on neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as on tumor growth, according to researchers at Newcastle University (NU).

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Once upon a time, you could get an abundance of vitamin D just by sitting or working out in the sun for a moderate amount of time each day. Adequate vitamin D intake is important because it can help strengthen bones… normalize blood pressure… boost heart function… enhance memory power… soothe aching joints… balance blood sugar levels… promote healthy skin… and lift your mood.

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Recent scientific findings suggest that eating blue-green algae may prevent Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Walking six or more miles each week may lower one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in the journal Neurology. During this study, researchers surveyed a total of 299 individuals about how many blocks they walked over the course of one week. After nine years, each participant underwent a brain scan, and then four years later, the team had the group complete a series of tasks that measured their cognitive function.

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Baker's yeast may help to alleviate Parkinson's disease, according to a study presented at this year's Society for General Microbiology meeting. Previous trials have found that some natural compounds may be able to be incorporated in treatments for patients with this disease, and researchers believe that yeast could be one of them.

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Scientists at the Laboratory of Psychiatry and Experimental Alzheimers Research have found that a chronic high-fat cholesterol diet may lead to brain damage.

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Did you know that as you age your brain’s blood vessels narrow and reduce your oxygen and nutrient supply? Or that your brain has energy shortages similar to electrical blackouts? And did you know that your brain begins to essentially rust due to free radical damage and toxic sludge you’re exposed to through food, water and air? This is why more than 50 percent of Americans over age 65 will likely experience impaired capacity to even recall simple names and numbers.

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Scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have found that physical activity can help to protect changes in the brain for individuals who are considered at high-risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

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High hormone levels may affect a woman's ability to pay attention, according to a trial published in the journal Brain and Cognition. Women commonly experience high estrogen levels during ovulation, and these findings suggest it may interfere with their concentration. Researchers from Concordia University in Canada used mice during latent inhibition, which is a test used with many animal models, and allows investigators to observe groups while they learn various tasks.

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Mild memory loss could be a developmental symptom of dementia, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Previous theories have suggested that slight cognitive problems were associated with the aging process.

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Alcohol and marijuana use during adolescence may lead to cognitive complications, according to findings published in the journal of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

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Incorporating several foods containing anti-inflammatory compounds into one’s diet may help stave off several health issues, according to a study conducted at Lund University in Sweden.

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