Mental Decline

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  Loneliness Affects Memory In Older Adults, Not Memory Decline: Study

  Loneliness may affect the memory of older adults, but it doesn't seem to speed up mental decline, according to a study conducted in 10,000 Europeans over seven years.

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  Loneliness Affects Memory In Older Adults, Not Memory Decline: Study

  Loneliness may affect the memory of older adults, but it doesn't seem to speed up mental decline, according to a study conducted in 10,000 Europeans over seven years.

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  Sudoku, Crosswords Not As Effective In Stopping Age-Related Mental Decline

  The new study challenged previous studies that suggested mental agility can be maintained or improved by exercising the mind with such brain teasers.

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  Low vitamin D linked to mental decline

  Low levels of Vitamin D may cause earlier cognitive decline among the elderly.

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  Surgery, illness not linked to mental decline in seniors

  Illness and surgery don't contribute to long-term mental decline in the elderly and don't accelerate progression of dementia.

• High BP increases risk of mental decline

  People suffering from high blood pressure are at a higher risk of developing mental decline as compared to those who don

• Negative emotions lead to mental decline

  People who are prone to negative emotions are more vulnerable to gradual mental decline that can come with age.

• Low sugar not linked to mental decline

  Type 1 diabetes patients who maintain tight control over their insulin levels tend to have relatively frequent episodes of low blood sugar.

• Dietary copper and fats lead to mental decline

  Consuming diet, rich in copper and heavy in saturated and trans fats is associated with faster mental decline.

• Exercise averts mental decline due to HRT

  Exercising regularly might prevent the mental decline associated with the long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

• Poor vision progresses mental decline in aged

  Impaired near-range vision might enhance the rate of mental decline in older adults as they age.

• Stay active to maintain mental health

  People who stay active in old age are less likely to experience age-related mental decline.

• Diabetic control and mental decline

  Elderly women with diabetes are significantly more likely to decline mentally over the years than women without diabetes, and poor control of blood sugar levels may be partially to blame, according to recent research.