You snooze, you win: Taking a regular afternoon nap of just five minutes may improve your mental agility and help stave off dementia, study finds Researchers studied the sleep patterns of more than 2,200 Chinese seniors Each participant was also given a standardised screening test for dementia Nappers got better scores in locational awareness, memory and verbal fluency However, … Read more
As part of our 30-day Health Kick month, leading science journalist Helen Thomson reveals some scientifically proven ways to boost brain power. By the time we’re 40, many of us will notice that we can’t remember new names. But it’s not that our brains are overloaded, as we might try to tell ourselves — in … Read more
Eating plenty of cinnamon could help people with high blood sugar levels stave off diabetes, a new study has revealed. The fragrant spice, taken from the bark of trees, improves blood sugar control in people with early diabetes signs and could slow the progression to type 2 diabetes. In experiments in the US, cinnamon supplements … Read more
Daily glass of wine or pint of beer boosts brain power in middle-aged and elderly people and could help stave off dementia, study claims Scientists said eight drinks a week for women and 15 for men may be beneficial Even those who drink less each week may also be able to benefit, they claimed Results … Read more
Brisk walk or bike ride for 30 minutes three times a week can stave off dementia in over-60s even after their memory begins to fade Over 60s with memory loss that exercised for a year had improved recollection Researchers said this was due to increased blood flow to two areas of the brain UK Alzheimer’s … Read more
Brain food: Eating and drinking things that are rich in flavonoids such as tea, berries, red wine and dark chocolate could help to stave off dementia, study shows Researchers studied the diets of adults aged 50 years and above for 20 years Those who ate limited flavonoids were 2–4 times more likely to get Alzheimer’s In … Read more