Tag Archives: Brain Health

Aerobic Exercise Preserves Cognition in Nondemented Elderly

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

PHILADELPHIA — Continuous long-term aerobic activity has a protective effect on cognitive status and psychomotor speed in nondemented elderly, a new study has found. “We recommend daily low-impact aerobic physical activity in older people who are able to do this … Continue reading →

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Type 2 Diabetes May Shrink the Brain, Study Suggests

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

TUESDAY, April 29, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People with type 2 diabetes may lose more brain volume than is expected as they age, new research indicates. Surprisingly, this shrinkage doesn’t appear to be linked to the damaging effect of diabetes … Continue reading →

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Brawn, Brains, and Grains of Truth

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

Memetic Brawn One would like to think that our refined brains are resistant to the brawn and brute force of fashion or fad, the percussion of repetition. But any such conviction would be the triumph of hope over experience. The … Continue reading →

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Blood test predicts Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

(CNN) — In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have developed a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that predicts with astonishing accuracy whether a healthy person will develop the disease. Though much work still needs to be done, it is hoped the test … Continue reading →

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Brain Food: What to Avoid

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Anton Coleman, MD

Medscape’s 2-part Brain Food slideshow series looked at how what we eat can benefit the brain. From salmon cutting stroke risk to coffee curbing depression, the data are copious. But the past couple of years have seen countless studies also looking at … Continue reading →

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