Tag: cognitive health
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Study Confirms How an Active Mind Is Key to Avoiding Dementia
Researchers at Simon Fraser University discovered that having an active mind reduces dementia risk. The team found that older adults who engage in mentally stimulating activities have improved cognition. Hobbies that benefit the elderly include light exercise, spending time with loved ones, and doing puzzles. Anything that promotes an active mind helps reduce cognitive and…
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30 Self-Care Tips To Increase Positive Energy and Be Happy
Are you chronically exhausted and feel like you’re in a rut? It creates a negative atmosphere that can cause a quick downward spiral into depression. How can you take care of yourself and increase your positive energy? There’s a big difference between being a toxic narcissist and indulging in some self-care tips to make you…
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Baylor Study Finds Amino Acids that Improve Cognition in Older Adults
A clinical trial performed by Baylor College of Medicine researchers found that certain amino acids improve cognition in older adults. In the pilot human trial, the researchers examined the effect of supplementation with GlyNAC. This is a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine, precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione. They found that these amino acids could…