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Read More about Statins have no apparent link to cognitive problems or dementia
Statins have no apparent link to cognitive problems or dementia

Statins have no apparent link to cognitive problems or dementia
For older people, taking cholesterol-lower statins does not appear to affect their risk of developing cognitive problems or dementia.
Read More about A blood test may predict increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease
A blood test may predict increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease

A blood test may predict increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease
A study published online June 2, 2021, by the journal Brain found that a blood test may help to predict an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Read More about Take short breaks to maximize memory and learning
Take short breaks to maximize memory and learning

Take short breaks to maximize memory and learning
Taking short breaks between practice sessions may help someone master a new skill, according to a study published June 8, 2021, in Cell Reports.
Read More about Grieving: A natural process to help heal
Grieving: A natural process to help heal

Grieving: A natural process to help heal
At some point, almost everyone experiences the passing of a loved one whether it’s family, a friend, a spouse, or a beloved pet. Grieving is a natural process that is essential to healing. The best way to deal with grief is to look for ways to make the mourning and healing process less challenging. These include acknowledging grief, embracing the lost loved one’s community, and speaking with others who have gone through grieving.
Read More about Gender-affirming surgery brings benefits
Gender-affirming surgery brings benefits

Gender-affirming surgery brings benefits
Gender-affirming surgery brings psychological benefits for people who undergo these procedures.
Read More about FDA approves new autism diagnostic aid
FDA approves new autism diagnostic aid

FDA approves new autism diagnostic aid

If a child exhibits signs of autism spectrum disorder, it's very important to obtain a diagnosis as quickly as possible because treatment is more successful if started earlier in a child's development. But the diagnostic process involves lengthy assessments, and the wait for an evaluation can be long. A new device that aims to accelerate the process has been approved by the FDA.

Read More about Will getting more sleep help protect me from dementia?
Will getting more sleep help protect me from dementia?

Will getting more sleep help protect me from dementia?

A study published online April 20, 2021, by the journal Nature Communications suggests thatgetting too little sleep in midlife increases the risk for dementia later in life. Researchers analyzed the sleep data of 8,000 middle-aged adults who were followed for 25 years. People who slept six hours per night at age 50 were 22% more likely to develop dementia, compared with people who slept seven hours. People who slept six hours per night at age 60 were 37% more likely to develop dementia, compared with people who slept seven hours. The study was observational and can't prove causation.

Read More about Exercise can add to your sense of purpose — and vice versa
Exercise can add to your sense of purpose — and vice versa

Exercise can add to your sense of purpose — and vice versa
Researchers found that being active increases one’s sense of purpose in life, and that the opposite was also true—having a strong purpose in life makes it more likely a person will stay active.
Read More about The benefits of volunteering, without leaving home
The benefits of volunteering, without leaving home

The benefits of volunteering, without leaving home
Volunteering has many benefits, enabling people to gain a sense of purpose, connect with others, and get a break from their own problems. Those benefits are associated with better health, including greater levels of physical activity, better sleep quality, a healthier diet, reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, and even longevity. A person may be able to reap many of those benefits by volunteering from home, such as doing work for a nonprofit group via computer or phone.
Read More about The book of neurogenesis
The book of neurogenesis

The book of neurogenesis
The brain can continue to produce new neurons as people age, even late into life, through a process called neurogenesis. Right now, scientists are looking at why neurogenesis especially happens in the hippocampus, the region responsible for learning information and storing memories. Animal studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise is associated with an increased production of neurons in the hippocampus. If the same is true in humans, it may be the reason for the observed link between physical activity and maintaining cognitive fitness, and perhaps a lower risk of dementia.
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