Dancing Is Good for Your Brain
The secret to staying young—both mentally and physically—may be out on the dance floor By Katrina Caruso As the…
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Rejuvenate Your Brain
Here’s what you can do to help keep your aging brain young By Wendy Haaf If you ask Canadians what needs to be addressed to improve health care, research on how to maintain brain health as we age ranks high…
An Aspirin a Day Won’t Keep Dementia Away
Researchers had been hoping to show that low-dose Aspirin could help protect the brain By Wendy Haaf A daily low-dose…
Hearing Aids Bolster Health
Using a hearing aid can help ward off dementia and prevent falls By Wendy Haaf New research confirms something…
Unhealthy Diet Tied to Dementia
Combining highly processed foods and lots of starchy foods may lead to dementia How you combine certain types of…
Hearing Aids May Delay Cognitive Decline
A new study suggests that hearing aids can help older adults boost brain function Australian researchers recently published a…
Living by a Highway May Boost Dementia Risk
Researchers have found a link between neurological disorders such as dementia and living near major roads and highways Photo: iStock/mikeinlondon. Neurological…
Illiteracy May Boost Dementia Risk
Illiterate people may be three times more likely to develop dementia, according to researchers, while reading may help fend off…
Are “Silver Alerts” for Missing Seniors a Good Idea?
As the number of dementia patients rises, some are calling for a network to respond when someone disappears Photo: iStock/lisafx.…
Too Much Spicy Food May Boost Dementia Risk
Before you add more chili powder to that sauce, you might want to reconsider how spicy your diet is …