New research suggests factors like diabetes, alcohol consumption, and traffic-related pollution may cause damage to a part of the brain associated with dementia. The brain area of concern is the last to develop during adolescence and is the first to deteriorate with age.
New research found that light therapy may be useful in reducing sleep issues and psychobehavioral symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Experts note that for that people doing light therapy should aim for 2-3 sessions per week, with each session ranging from 10-30 minutes.
The Brain Care Score (BCS) is a new tool to measure brain health with a total of 21 possible points depending on physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional parameters. Experts explained that people in midlife may particularly benefit from taking the BCS.