Tag Archives: dementia
Individuals exposed to blue wavelength lights experience faster reaction times
NEW YORK: A new study found that blue wavelength light exposure led to subsequent increases in brain activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) when participants were engaging in a cognitive task after cessation of light exposure.
The results also Read More »
Scientists look at brains of pot smokers
DALLAS: Marijuana’s official designation as a Schedule 1 drug — something with “no accepted medical use” — means it is pretty tough to study. Yet numerous anecdotal reports, as well as some studies, have linked marijuana with several purported health benefits, from pain relief to Read More »
New research reveals a surprising early symptom of Alzheimer’s
NEW YORK: We’ve all heard the stories of the grandma who got lost on her way home from the grocery store, or the great uncle who relies on GPS for the drive to his weekly doctor’s appointment, but now there’s research to back up the anecdotal Read More »
What’s the best thing you can do to avoid dementia?
NEW YORK: Regular exercise is the best lifestyle change a middle-aged person can make to prevent dementia, a landmark study has revealed.
Activity of any intensity, from walking the dog to mountain climbing, helps prevents the cognitive decline typical in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, experts said. Read More »