Aging
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New Habit for Better Brain Health: Aerobic Exercise Powers Aging Brains
Despite a 17% increase in DHA levels in cerebrospinal fluid, older adults taking high-dose omega-3 supplements for two years saw no improvement in memory or cognitive performance, according to Science
Open-label placebos boost memory in older adults
Older adults who took a placebo supplement for three weeks showed measurable improvements in memory, physical performance, and well-being, even when they knew the pills contained no active ingredients
Higher vitamin C levels linked to better brain health in older adults
A recent study of over 2,000 older adults found that those with higher vitamin C levels had measurably greater gray matter volume and stronger connectivity in memory-related brain networks, according
New study suggests vitamin C linked to brain health in older adults
In a study of over 2,000 older Japanese adults, those with the lowest vitamin C levels in their blood plasma also showed significantly less gray matter in their brains and reduced connectivity in key
New study reveals women's brains face steeper cognitive decline
In a new study, even risk factors like hearing loss and diabetes, more prevalent in men, showed a stronger link to poorer cognitive scores in women, according to Baptist Health .