WELLNESS / MIND

Feed Your Hippocampus, Feed Your Memory

Flavanols, found in fruits, vegetables and cocoa, help keep the brain sharp. Overcoming a deficiency of these nutrients improved recall. >

Concussion Symptoms Can Last

Headaches, brain fog and light sensitivity are all signs that the brain has not fully recovered from a knock to the head. Take it easy. >

Age Can Be Just a Number

Your attitude toward aging makes a difference. Staying positive and young at heart helps people recover from mild cognitive impairment. >

Shut-Eye and Dementia

It was a finding that surprised even researchers -- not every kind of senior sleep difficulty predicted dementia. Only one issue did. >

Greens Make the Brain Younger

Eating a mostly plant-based diet appears to reduce the proliferation of proteins in the brain that contribute to cognitive decline. >

Vitamin D for Dementia

Seniors don't always get enough vitamin D. For those that do, the risk of developing dementia drops 40%. You can take too much, however. >

Heads-Up: Concussions in Sports Often Bring Mental Decline Later

For NFL players and other athletes experiencing head injuries, concussion symptoms on the field predict cognitive functioning later in life. >

"Use Your Words!"

Kids who learn to put their feelings into words can calm themselves and get along better with peers. Parents can help develop this skill. >

Socializing to Keep Dementia at Bay

Loneliness and social isolation leave seniors vulnerable to dementia. The good news: Finding ways to spend with others can reduce that risk. >

Obesity's Link to Dementia

Both obesity and Alzheimer's contribute to neurodegeneration and cortical thinning that interfere with memory and other cognitive functions. >

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