Brains with more vitamin D may work better
The brains of people with cognitive decline fare better with higher levels of vitamin D, new research finds.
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The brains of people with cognitive decline fare better with higher levels of vitamin D, new research finds.
An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number that's expected to rise as the global population ages.
Significantly lower BMI among cognitively intact individuals was shown to occur beginning approximately 7 years before MCI diagnosis.
Dietary intake of total flavonols and flavonol constituents seems to be associated with slower cognitive decline.
Consumption of flavonols — common compounds found in dark, leafy greens, tomatoes, wine, and apples — may preserve memory and cognition over time, new research shows.