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A Short Daytime Nap Helps Retain Learnt Knowledge Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2008

Once certain information is learned and processed in the brain, the information is more likely to be retained if a short daytime nap is taken.

Low "Good" Cholesterol and Diabetes Shown to Slow Stroke Recovery Posted: Friday, November 30, 2007

Stroke victims with diabetes and low HDL have new obstacles to overcome in their attempt to regain full cognitive function and dexterity.

ACE Inhibitors May Slow Mental Decline, Early Data Show Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2007

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors that cross the blood-brain barrier slow mental decline by about 50% relative to the decline seen in patients on other antihypertensives, according to an observational study of 1,074 hypertensive subjects followed for a median of 6 years.

Diabetes Increases Risk for Memory Problems Posted: Friday, April 20, 2007

A new study suggests that diabetes is a significant risk factor for a type of memory problem that doctors call "amnestic mild cognitive impairment."

Diabetes Linked with Onset of Alzheimer's Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2007

American researchers have found evidence that diabetes can slow down the brain, and diabetics are 65 per cent more likely to develop Alzheimer's than people with normal blood sugar levels.

Consuming 3 Cups of Coffee Reduces Cognitive Decline In Elderly Men Posted: Thursday, March 08, 2007

"Men who consumed coffee had a 10-year cognitive decline of 1.2 points (4%). Non-consumers had an additional decline of 1.4 points.

Deadly Connection Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s and Dementia Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2006

AGEs form in the brains of Alzheimer’s sufferers early in the disease process and elevated blood sugars in those with diabetes increase the formation of AGEs.

Being Obese Lowers Your Intelligence! Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2006

If French scientists are to be believed being obese is linked to a decline in a person's cognitive function.

Major Cognitive Decline of 19 Years Linked to High Fat, High Copper Diet Posted: Wednesday, August 23, 2006

A diet high in saturated and trans fats, coupled with a high intake of copper may be associated with a significantly accelerated rate of cognitive decline in older adults, a new study suggests.

Postprandial Glucose Fluctuations Impair Cognitive Functioning Posted: Thursday, August 17, 2006

Awareness and better control of postprandial glucose can help to prevent declining cognitive function.

 

 

 

 

 

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