Tag Archives: dementia
Eating fish may ward off Alzheimer’s
BALTIMORE: A recent study suggests that eating baked or broiled fish at least once a week may help ward off Alzheimer’s disease.
Past research has shown that including fish in the diet may have brain-boosting effects. But the new study suggests that non-fried fish may Read More »
Probiotic Bifidobacteria may boost cognition in anxious mice
SEATTLE: Scientists investigated the potential of B. longum 1714 and B. breve 1205 to change cognitive processes in adult male BALB/c mice.
The lab animals received daily supplements of B. longum 1714, B. breve 1205 or control for 11 weeks. The researchers subjected the animals Read More »
County wins award for program fighting Alzheimer’s
EL PASO: The National Association of Counties honored San Diego County for “The Alzheimer’s Project”, a regional effort launched last year to address the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on seniors and their families. The project is also being honored by the National Association of Area Read More »
Positive psychology research aims to improve elderly care
FORT WORTH: Four hundred aged care workers and patients are taking part in the ‘Psychological Capital’ study over the coming six months.
Psychological Capital (PsyCap) is a branch of psychology which deals with the development of a person’s positivity through self-efficacy, optimism, hope and resilience. Read More »