July 8, 2008 – 4:24 pm | One Comment

In a move sure to stir controversy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on Monday that a more aggressive approach to treating high cholesterol in children should be implemented, even if it means prescribing …

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Eat Fish Often for Mental Clarity in Senior Years
August 11, 2008 – 7:03 am | One Comment

Researchers in Finland have just published their findings on a study that compared a diet rich in fish to a diet with little, if any, fish and discovered that the fishy diet eaters reduced their …

Good Cholesterol Staves Off Memory Loss, Dementia
July 1, 2008 – 6:16 am | 8 Comments

High levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol, have long been associated with memory problems experienced by the elderly but new research on the effects of the high-density lipoproteins (HDL), shows that high levels …

Sleep Apnea Affects Brain Tissue, Impairs Memory
June 14, 2008 – 1:13 pm | 8 Comments

Sleep apnea, which affects close to 20 million Americans, occurs when the muscles of the throat relax so much during sleep that the flow of air is blocked.  When air flow is blocked, so is …

Memory Goes Up in Smoke, Dementia at Risk for Middle-Aged Smokers
June 12, 2008 – 7:50 pm | No Comment

In a large meta-analysis of more than 10,000 British civil servants, researchers have determined that those who had a long-term smoking habit were more likely to suffer from memory impairments upon reaching middle age than …

Gingko Biloba, Memory Study Brings Surprises
February 28, 2008 – 9:31 pm | 4 Comments

In the first ever randomized controlled trial of gingko biloba and memory using only participants age 85 and older, improved memory is questionable but another finding is even more surprising.

Women Show Increased Cognitive Function with Higher DHEAS
February 21, 2008 – 7:19 pm | No Comment

The March Journal of Clinical Endocrinology (JCEM) has just published a research study pointing to the connection of higher levels of DHEAS in women and higher cognitive function. DHEAS is a steroid precursor that is …

Intranasal Insulin Lowers Food Intake, Improves Memory
February 21, 2008 – 7:12 pm | 2 Comments

Insulin administered intranasally affects men and women differently when it comes to food intake and memory function according to a study to be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

Memory Loss Down Among Educated Elderly
February 21, 2008 – 8:38 am | 7 Comments

Here’s some good news for older Americans. Memory loss and thinking problems are decreasing amongst senior citizens according to a recent finding. From memory loss to dementia to Alzheimer’s disease, people over 70 are finding …