Jobs News Unchallenging Jobs Raise The Risk Of Cognitive Decline And Dementia In Old Age, Study Finds

Alzheimer’s decline slows with just a few thousand steps a day

That level of activity slows cognitive decline by 3 years, on average, the results show. And in similar individuals who walk further, taking 5,000 to 7,500 steps per day, decline slows by an average ... Read More

Warning: This Common Daily Habit May Raise Dementia Risk by 43%, New Study Says

The quest to protect the brain from cognitive decline is one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time. We are constantly seeking ways to improve memory and ward off debilitating ... Read More

Want to slow aging in your brain? A new study finds lifestyle changes could be key to keeping brain young

HOUSTON — A groundbreaking national study is shining a spotlight on Houston, offering hope to millions of families impacted by dementia. Known as the U.S. POINTER study, it’s the largest of its kind ... Read More

Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows

Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. — in collaboration with ... Read More

Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI scans and machine learning, scientists found a clear link between unhealthy sleep patterns and ... Read More