Specific Statin Significantly Reduces Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s
Science Daily — “Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that the statin, simvastatin, reduces the incidence of Alzheimer’s…”
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Blueberries Boost Brain Health
Blueberries Boost Brain Health
NewsMax.com, FL -Jul 10, 2007
“… physical health untouched. Experiments on rats treated to come down with aging illnesses showed that those with blueberries in their diet had less brain …”
Remember this: Benefits of ginkgo are minor
Remember this: Benefits of ginkgo are minor
Los Angeles Times, CA
“Ginkgo supplements, widely available at health food stores and over the Internet, come in many guises. You can buy ginkgo on its own, but most products …”
Eating organic may help our brain health
French study links brain tumours with pesticides
EnjoyFrance.com, France -20 hours ago
“… findings of the study were based on an analysis of 221 cases of brain tumours by the French Institute of Public Health, Epidemiology and Development. …”
1940s IQ tests helping to reveal how lifestyle affects the brain
1940s IQ tests helping to reveal how lifestyle affects the brain
Scotsman, UK – “Scientists have also discovered a small group of men known as the “elite old” who have defied the logic of ageing and whose IQ and fitness levels have risen throughout their lives and appear to be still rising. Actor Richard Wilson, who played Victor …”
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Are there herbal and vitamin supplements that will protect my memory?
Here is question 17 of 25 from Brain Fitness 101: Answers to Your Top 25 Questions.
Question:
Are there herbal and vitamin supplements that will protect my memory?
Key Points:
- Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids found in cold-water fish may be helpful to long term brain health.
- Folic acid may also be helpful to both cognitive function and hearing.
- Ginkgo biloba and DHEA do not appear to help your brain.
- There is still more research to be done and never dismiss the placebo effect!
Answer:
I don’t want to ever retire. What can I do to remain sharp? (SmartBrains)
Here is question 15 of 25 from Brain Fitness 101: Answers to Your Top 25 Questions.
Question:
I don’t want to ever retire. What can I do to remain sharp?
Key Points:
- Provide your brain with regular mental stimulation that is novel and challenging.
- Maintain your social network for both stimulation and stress reduction.
“Research has shown that contrary to popular belief, the brain is constantly undergoing neurogenesis, the development of new neurons and dendrites,” said Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, Clinical Professor of Neurology at New York University School of Medicine. “Learning and targeted mental exercise promotes neurogenesis – the creation of new neurons – just as muscle growth is promoted through physical exercise.”
Answer:
Train Your Brain: Get a Head Coach
Main Points:
- A brain fitness program will help us maintain quality of life as we age.
- The human brain is a social brain. It has evolved over time within multiple social systems. We are born into a social system, learn in social systems, and age in social systems.
- A “Head Coach” can provide a social context that facilitates and enhances brain function as we move through the aging process.
Our American society is aging. Within the next three decades, one out of every five people will be 65 or older. Unfortunately, research suggests that approximately 30% of individuals age 60 years or older will experience dementia as they near the end of life. To increase the odds that we can maintain a quality life across our life span, our focus needs to shift from increasing longevity to maintaining quality of life as we age.
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