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Category: Cognitive function

Posted on 14 April 201918 December 2019

Lifetime cannabis use is associated with better working memory and processing speed but worse real-world social functioning in individuals with schizophrenia-related disorders

In March 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the effect of cannabis use on psychopathology, cognition and real-world functioning in schizophrenia-related disorders. A total … Read more

Posted on 26 March 20195 January 2020

Mediterranean, DASH, MIND, Anti-inflammatory and Prudent diets all appear to offer protection against cognitive decline in older individuals

In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the impact of different dietary patterns on cognitive health of older individuals. The dietary … Read more

Posted on 26 March 20195 January 2020

The MIND diet may help to prevent or delay complaints about memory in older individuals with no history of depression

In January 2019 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess whether adherence to the Mediterranean-DASH diet intervention for neurodegenerative delay (MIND) was associated with subjective memory … Read more

Posted on 10 March 20194 January 2020

Greater adherence to the MIND diet, rather than the Mediterranean diet, appears to be associated with better cognitive function

In February 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the association between the Mediterranean-DASH diet Intervention for Neurological Delay (MIND) diet and cognitive impairment. A … Read more

Posted on 10 March 20194 January 2020

Greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet and a higher diet quality score during adulthood appears to be associated with better midlife cognitive performance

In March 2019 researchers from Northern Ireland and the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the Mediterranean diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and a … Read more

Posted on 22 February 20194 January 2020

Mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong appear to improve cognitive function and everyday functioning in adults with mild cognitive impairment

In February 2019 researchers from Portugal published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of different mind-body interventions, such as mindfulness or meditation, yoga, Tai Chi … Read more

Posted on 19 February 20194 January 2020

Long-term Tai Chi appears to slow cognitive decline and improve emotional stability in the elderly

In January 2019 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess whether long-term Tai Chi exercise could slow cognitive decline and improve emotional stability in a group … Read more

Posted on 9 February 201925 January 2020

Researchers call for governments to make treatments for sleep-disordered breathing more readily available as this is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease

In January 2019 researchers from Republic of Korea published the results of their study to assess whether sleep-disordered breathing is associated with significant cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease. A … Read more

Posted on 26 January 201921 February 2020

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids also known as omega-3 PUFAs, omega-3 fatty acids and even  “n-3s,”

In the 1970s, researchers from Demark discovered that although the Inuits in Greenland ate a … Read more

Posted on 29 September 201821 November 2019

10-minute bouts of brisk walking or meditation appears to improve reaction time in young adults

In May 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of a brisk walk or meditation on cognitive function in 66 young adults, … Read more

Posted on 29 September 201827 November 2019

High flavanol chocolate improves arterial function and working memory in individuals suffering from sleep deprivation

In July 2016 researchers from Italy published the results of their study to assess the effect of flavanol-rich chocolate on cognitive skills and cardiovascular parameters in 32 individuals suffering from … Read more

Posted on 29 September 201821 November 2019

Chocolate consumption appears to be associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline

In May 2016 researchers from Portugal published the results of their study to assess the relationship between chocolate consumption and cognitive decline.  531 individuals with no history of cognitive decline … Read more

Posted on 19 August 20184 January 2020

A mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) appears to improve some psychiatric symptoms as well as cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia

In August 2018 researchers from China and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess whether a mindfulness exercise (yoga, tai chi or qigong) … Read more

Posted on 15 August 20184 January 2020

The MIND diet substantially slows cognitive decline in the elderly

In September 2018 researchers from Australia published their review of the scientific literature to assess the role of nutrition in cognitive function and brain ageing. They concentrated on the Mediterranean … Read more

Posted on 29 July 201810 January 2020

Chocolate may be associated with favourable health outcomes

In June 2018 researchers from Italy, Austria and the UK reviewed the scientific literature to assess the different health outcomes associated with chocolate consumption. A total of 240 articles were … Read more

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