Stay active to BEAT dementia: Exercise and diet will stave off condition in later life

Scientists discovered that people who suffer from diabetes or high blood pressure in mid-life are more likely to develop the debilitating brain condition as they age.  But those who lead healthier lifestyles are less likely to suffer from dementia, they said.  The wide-ranging study, funded by America’s National Institutes of Health, looked at more than […]

Memory boost: Seven things you should do EVERY day to stave off dementia

Dementia – a syndrome associated with the ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities – usually occurs in those over the age of 65. According to the NHS most types can’t be cured, but if detected early symptoms may be reduced. These include memory loss, slowing thinking speed and problems with language. As such, […]

Chocolate can stave off Alzheimer's: Cocoa boosts blood flow to the brain – new research

GETTY Snacking daily on dark chocolate could stave off Alzheimer’s disease Cocoa is rich in antioxidants called flavonols that boost blood flow to the brain. Older people who ate the nutrient daily performed better in mental tasks. It means regularly treating themselves could combat the devastating neurological condition, say scientists. They found chocolate increases the […]