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A healthier diet is linked with a slower pace of aging, reduced dementia risk, study shows

A healthier diet is associated with a reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging, according to a new study. The findings show that a diet-dementia association was at least partially facilitated by multi-system processes of aging. Until now, the biological mechanism of this protection was not well understood. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on March 14, 2024

The Impact of Loneliness on Dementia Risk

Recent studies have spotlighted a striking association between social isolation, loneliness, and an increased susceptibility to dementia. This revelation underscores the intricate connection between socialization and cognitive health. As our digitally connected world… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of […]

Published on March 14, 2024

‘Study Drugs’ Like Adderall May Lead to Drug Abuse

College students who use drugs like Adderall to help them focus on their studies may be setting themselves up for trouble. Lead author Lina Begdache, an associate professor of health and wellness studies at Binghamton University, State University of New York, said the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 14, 2024