Medicine & TechnologyA new study showed that there is a middle range or "sweet spot" for sleep time where cognitive performance is stable, compared to sleeping at shorter or longer periods.
In the UK, around 76% of adults lack selenium, which is often associated with a number of diseases including dementia. But could be taking vitamin supplements rich in selenium can prevent cognitive decline?
A new study through mice subjects shows how gut microbes could affect cognitive impairment. Activities in the gut highlight the decrease in brain functionality when affected by the Keto diet and Hypoxia.
Experts warn that spending too much time watching your favorite TV shows could lead to brain deterioration and hastened cognitive decline because the brain doesn't get the exercise it needs to function properly.
A new study suggests those who have six hours or less of sleep every night are more likely to develop a condition - specifically dementia in their late 70s.
Researchers from University College London identify post-traumatic stress disorder as a risk factor of dementia. The team continues to research other risk factors associated with cognitive decline.
Dementia is one of the worst cognitive declines that older adults suffer from. A recent study links the risk of cognitive decline to how much formal education people have received from childhood to early adulthood.
A recent study finds that elderly people living alone are 30% more likely to develop dementia. Experts believe that living alone is associated with increased stress, feelings of loneliness, and lack of cognitive stimulation, which might have contributed to the increasing number of cases.