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Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors such as Viagra are, of course, best known for effectively treating erectile dysfunction, but a study of nearly 270,000 men has added to the growing body of evidence that they may also lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. University College London (UCL) researchers looked at 269,725 male participants in the UK, with an average age of 59, with no evidence of cognitive impairment, who had recently been diagnosed with erectile dysfunction. In the five-year study, the researchers assessed the cohort in two groups:
A new study has shown that a common cholesterol medication could help to slow the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. The research, which was undertaken by scientists in Sweden, suggests that statin drugs could reduce congestion in the brain that leads to cognitive decline. Statins are used to help lower bad cholesterols in the blood known as low-density lipoproteins (LDL). Using data from the Swedish Registry for Cognitive/Dementia Disorders, the researchers the effects of statins on pathways in the brain
© STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images A large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in cogA large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in cognitive skills that tends to come as people age. Cognitive decline in older adults is a major public health issue, with almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older estimated to have dementia, and 32% estimated to have some degree of cognitive impairment.nitive skills that tends to come as people …
Aim to eat two servings of fish per week to get your fill of brain-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/E+/GettyImages There’s more to keeping your brain sharp than cr…
(Justin Paget/Getty Images) Regular, short snoozes keep our brains young by preserving volume, a quality linked with healthy cognitive functions and a lower risk of dementia and other diseases. Sci…
A study found brief exposure to diesel exhaust fumes altered functional connectivity in a human brain in ways researchers suggest could affect cognitive function..Depositphotos Researchers in Canad…
A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may reduce cognitive decline in older people, according to a US study that is the first to demonstrate they may benefit ageing brain function. The trial,…
We asked a theoretical physicist, an experimental physicist, and a professor of philosophy to weigh in. During the 20th century, researchers pushed the frontiers of science further than ever before…
Does this sound familiar? You can’t focus. You’re bored one minute, overwhelmed the next, and stressed either way. You make mistakes you shouldn’t and then dwell on them for hours. When you try to …
‘I can’t remember anything’ is a common complaint these days. But is it because we rely so heavily on our smartphones? And do the endless alerts and distractions stop us forming new memories? Last …
As pharmaceutical companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars on a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, other researchers are focusing on a more elemental question. How can you tell whe…
Have you found yourself irritable, sad or close to tears when watching the news lately? If so, you are not alone.Experiencing empathy has its benefits, but there are also many downsides to it, whic…
Many psychologists have dedicated their careers to studying the so-called “dark triad”, a mix of maladaptive personality traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. The textbook desc…
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If you’re a plant parent, we probably don’t have to tell you about the benefits you reap from keeping your horticultural brood around. Plants are pleasing, soothing and great company—in fact, one 2022 public-health study on the effects of indoor plants found that people who spent time around indoor greenery experienced optimal relaxation and cognitive function.
Most of us assume that our brains will stay pretty healthy until relatively late in life. But our lifestyles can make a major difference. In particular, chronic stress can lead to lower cognitive function—no matter our age. This is major, because cognition plays a significant role in our daily lives. Specifically, neurologist Antonello Bonci, MD, of GIA Healthcare, says that cognition refers to the brain’s ability to focus, learn, complete tasks, solve problems, and memorize things.
A new study from the University of Oxford even found that mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is as effective as antidepressants in preventing depression relapses.What is Mindfulness? What may at first seem like senseless hippie jargon is actually quite simple?—?mindfulness teaches an individual to observe his or her own behavior and thought process totally devoid of judgment. Individuals acknowledge their feelings and thoughts, then release them.
It’s normal to have negative thoughts – but when these thoughts become automatic, they can become a problem. Here, an expert explains the psychology behind ‘automatic negative thoughts’ and how to …
Stakeholder engagement..getty images Using empathy to establish a good relationship with your organization’s stakeholders can pave the way to increased productivity and a stronger bottom line. By i…
© Shutterstock.com/Monkey Business Images The study of empathy is an ongoing area of major interest for psychologists and neuroscientists in many fields, with new research appearing regularly. Empa…
When the weather gets colder and the days become shorter, some people notice they have less energy and don’t feeling as positive as they usually do. While these feelings may be temporary for some, …
When people ask me why I became a writer, I have plenty of reasons to list: Words bring me joy. I ask questions constantly. And when I hear a good story, I’ll repeat it again and again until my fri…
‘I can’t remember anything’ is a common complaint these days. But is it because we rely so heavily on our smartphones? And do the endless alerts and distractions stop us forming new memories? Last …
We often try hard to stay connected to others (e.g., to friends and family). But how do we stay connected to ourselves? Self-connection is a new, important concept, one which I will discuss in the …
For many of us, our dogs are our constant companions. Whether collie or retriever, purebred or mutt, dogs climb mountains with us, travel on airplanes with us, and eat the scraps off our plate. A…
From age 50 on, it’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. Dementia Symptoms at a Glance Difficulty with everyday tasks Repetition Commu…
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