cognitive decline
Covert strokes more common than overt in older people
Studies reveal that silent strokes common in older patients.
Healthy diet, regular exercise reason behind improving brain power in elderly, says study
Results showed those who exercised showed greater improvements in executive functioning skills compared to those who did not exercise.
Exercise may improve thinking in sedentary seniors with cognitive decline
Study found exercise improved executive function, which involves person’s ability to regulate behaviour, organize ideas and achieve goals.
Lowering blood pressure helps prevent mental decline, says study
It's the first time a single step has been clearly shown to help prevent cognitive decline.
World Chocolate Day: 7 health benefits of chocolate
Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health.
Maintaining healthy vision may help keep brain in shape, too
Worsening vision can discourage people from brain-stimulating activities like doing crosswords and engaging with other people.
Exercise does not delay decline in people with dementia:study
There are about 10 million new dementia cases each year.
Limp handshake could mean you're at risk of a deadly heart attack, says study
Studies show feeble grip may condemn us to prematurely losing our good health and intelligence.
Losing spouse late in life linked to cognitive decline, says study
While cognitive functioning declines over time for everyone, it degrades faster for those who had been widowed, regardless of remarriage.
Alzheimer’s could be cured using brain pacemakers
New research shows implant being fitted directly into patients’ skulls.