About Liz Seegert Liz Seegert is an independent health journalist and AHCJ’s topic leader on aging. She covers older adults, baby boomers, health policy, and social determinants of health, as well as…
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Study: High blood pressure in your 30s may mean poorer brain health in your 70s
About Liz Seegert Liz Seegert is an independent health journalist and AHCJ’s topic leader on aging. She covers older adults, baby boomers, health policy, and social determinants of health, as well as…
Engaging in Leisure Activities Helps to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
According to a meta-analysis, leisure activities which include hanging out with friends and family, doing yoga, and reading a book could help reduce dementia risk. The studies reviewed were those on the…
High Blood Pressure in Your 30s Can Impact Brain Health Later in Life
According to a study, having high blood pressure when in your 30s is linked to poorer brain health when in your 70s, particularly for men. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.6431 MRI brain scans of older…
Research Has Found That Reducing Frailty Helps Reduce Dementia Risk
According to a study, reducing frailty in older individuals can be an effective strategy for dementia prevention. The study showed that frailty was a significant dementia risk factor, even in individuals who…
A Higher Intake of Magnesium Every Day Could Help to Prevent Dementia
According to research, more magnesium in the diet every day helps to improve brain health as we get older. The study results suggest that increased consumption of foods rich in magnesium which…
Regular Use of Laxatives Could Increase the Risk of Dementia
According to a study, individuals who regularly make use of laxatives, a commonly used constipation treatment, could have a 50% increase in dementia risk compared to individuals who don’t make use of…
Any Regular Physical Activity Helps Improve Brain Function in Later Life
According to the results of a long-term study, regular participation in any kind of leisure-time physical activity regardless of age is associated with improved brain function later in life, but keeping an…
Antioxidant Flavonols Could Help Reduce the Rate of Memory Decline
According to a study, individuals who consume more foods containing antioxidant flavonols found in various vegetables and fruit and also wine and tea could experience slower memory decline. The research involved 961…