Tag: cognitive memory loss
Nicotine Patch May Help Improve Mild Memory Loss in Older Adults
Using a nicotine patch may help improve mild memory loss in older adults, according to a recent study published in Neurology. The study involved 74 people with an average age of 76 who had mild cognitive impairment and were not smokers. Half of the participants received a nicotine patch for...
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...