21 Jul Can Playing Chess Improve Brain Health?
In this post, we delve into the cognitive effects of playing chess and shed light on how this ancient game could potentially benefit brain health....
14 Jul What Are Microglial Cells and How Do They Impact Cognition?
According to recent research, microglial cells within our brains are unsung heroes of cognitive health....
03 Jul Can Yoga Improve Cognitive Function?
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Exercise, Health, Healthy Aging, mindfulness, research, Seniors
Can yoga help to ward off cognitive decline? How does it affect cognition in general?...
02 Jun Can Retiring Early Accelerate Cognitive Decline?
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in Adults, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, friendship, Health, Healthy Aging, Seniors
Many people choose to retire early if they have the financial resources to do so. This can be good for us in many ways! However, it’s worth exploring research that tells us something we may...
24 May How Music Rewires the Brain
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, friendship, Healthy Aging, Memory, Misc, Social Cognition
Music can make us feel strong emotions, but did you know it’s healthy for our brains as well?...
22 May Helping Seniors Build Healthy Habits
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in Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Exercise, Food, friendship, Health, Healthy Aging, Seniors
Helping seniors build healthy habits can help them have a comfortable and happy lifestyle....
12 May Why We Need Omega-3s for Cognition and Mental Health
What’s the big deal with Omega-3s and cognition? How can we get more Omega-3 in our diets?...
03 Feb 3 ways that pets can improve cognitive health for older adults
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in Adults, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Depression, Healthy Aging, Memory, Seniors
Whether you’re a cat or a dog person, here’s some good news! A recent study shows that owning pets improve cognitive health for adults over the age of 65. ...
30 Jan Research shows that cognitive stimulation may alleviate cognitive decline in older adults
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in Adults, Age Related, Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Stimulation, Dementia, Healthy Aging, Memory, Neuroscience, Seniors
More and more research is showing the benefits of cognitive stimulation. A new study shows the benefits of cognitive games in mitigating cognitive decline in older adults....
13 Jan Why you need sugar for a healthy brain
Sugar plays a crucial role in our brain health and cognitive function. However, too much can be detrimental to our health. So let’s break it down. What is the relationship between sugar and brain...