Brains are larger than they were in the 1930s. Credit: IdeogramLarger brain size indicates enhanced brain health and cognitive abilities. Since the 1930s, there has been a consistent increase in brain size. A recent study highlights the implications of this growth on the likelihood of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease.By 2020, more than 55...
Possessing certain personality traits increases the risk of a dementia diagnosis, while others lessen it, research has found. Credit: DepositphotosRecent studies indicate that certain personality traits can elevate the likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia, while others can mitigate this risk. Notably, there is no uniform correlation between personality and brain pathology associated with...
Eating strawberries on a daily basis could reduce the chances of developing dementia in later life.Credit: Unsplash.A recent study exploring strawberry consumption unveils promising findings – daily intake of these beloved berries may reduce the risk of dementia among middle-aged individuals.Nature's Brain BoostersWhile the old adage suggests an apple a day keeps the doctor...
Fine particulate air pollutants, known as PM2.5, can come from construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, smokestacks or fires, according to the EPA. They also form in the atmosphere as a result of complex reactions of chemicals such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. / Credit: weather.comA recent meta-analysis conducted by Harvard T.H. Chan School...
