Researchers have linked specific vitamins and nutrients in the diet with cognitive performance and the risk of Alzheimeräó»s disease. The research, published in the journal Neurology, showed that people with healthier diets äóî rich in omega-3 fatty acids and a variety of vitamins äóî had bigger brains and better cognitive...
Tag: cognitive impairment
High Salt + Low Activity = Cognitive Loss
@Jeffrey Coolidge, Getty Images High-sodium intake and a low level of physical activity can be detrimental to cognitive function in the elderly, says a study conducted by Canadian researchers. Researchers followed the sodium consumption and physical activity levels of 1,262 healthy older men and women over three years. Senior participants...
Is Cognitive Decline Related to Education Level?
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality released information in January regarding cognitive disorders in the elderly. Cognitive disorders are conditions that hinder a person’s cognitive functioning including reasoning and memory. In 2007, the percentage of persons age 85 and older reporting one or more cognitive disorders (18.4 percent) was...