cognitive health
Coverage of cognitive health in the Nexus archive.
- Why you need to future-proof your brain in middle age and how to start
Ages 40 to 65 involve a previously overlooked period of brain turmoil. Identifying cognitive issues during this time can help protect long-term brain health.
- This hidden kind of stress may be damaging your memory as you age
A study finds that internalizing stress, particularly hopelessness, accelerates memory decline in older Chinese Americans. Cultural pressures and stereotypes may exacerbate emotional struggles, while community support showed no significant impact. Targeted, culturally sensitive stress relief could help preserve cognitive health.
- I'm a dietician, these are the brain-boosting foods EVERYONE should add to their diet to help slash dementia risk
A dietitian recommends incorporating brain-boosting foods into everyone's diet to reduce dementia risk. These foods are highlighted for their potential to enhance cognitive health and prevent neurodegenerative conditions.