The MetLife Study of Decision-Making Potential, one of the first to investigate the connection between specific components of cognitive health and the continued ability to make logically consistent decisions, identified factors that may inhibit or increase the risk of poor decisions in the 50 to 79 age group.åÊ Those in...
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Vitamins B, C, D and E and Omega-3 Support Better Cognitive Function
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...
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...