Mothers who want their toddlers to eat their greens should consume these food items during the late stages of pregnancy, researchers say. A recent study found that newborn babies showed a positive response to the smell of foods they were exposed to in the womb. The research, led by Durham University in the UK, studied…
As the U.S. population ages, more adults are developing thinking and memory problems, called mild cognitive impairment. Scientists have been looking for ways to prevent or delay this type of mental decline and more severe disorders, like dementia. Some studies have found links between healthy eating and improved thinking and memory. Nutritionists emphasize that the…
An online lifestyle intervention program aimed at improving diet, exercise and other modifiable risk factors for dementia has resulted in better cognition in older adults, Australian research has found. The Maintain Your Brain study, which tracked more than 6,000 people aged 55 to 77 across New South Wales for three years, is the largest…
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A recent study highlighted the significant impact of lifestyle choices on brain health, suggesting that regular exercise may benefit the brain as much as the body. The Health and Retirement Study, which analyzed two decades of data, indicated that a healthy lifestyle and genetic factors can predict brain health at age 80….
Woman eating a salad (© Prostock-studio – stock.adobe.com) MINNEAPOLIS – The secret to maintaining a sharp mind might be hiding in your kitchen. A new study suggests that following a specific diet could lower your risk of developing memory problems later in life. The diet in question? It’s called the MIND diet, and it might just be…