by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Nov 27, 2021 | Nutrition
The American Heart Association reports that dementia is strongly associated with a pro-inflammatory diet (Stroke, Mar 15, 2021:52(6A);52:e295–e308). Dementia means loss of brain function, and your chance of having dementia increases as you age. A new study from Greece...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Aug 7, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Researchers at Rush University followed 837 patients with 19 different tests for memory and other brain functions. They found that higher consumption of foods and drinks with added sugars was associated with greater loss of ability to recognize objects and remember...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 14, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
The American Heart Association has published a scientific statement on “Harnessing Healthy Behaviors to Prevent Dementia” (Stroke, Mar 15, 2021:52(6A);52:e295-e308). They report that dementia is associated with the following modifiable risk factors:...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 22, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Researchers in Finland followed 3,596 children (3-18) for 31 years to see whether cardiovascular risk factors in childhood and adolescence were associated with cognitive performance later in life (Circulation, published online May 10, 2021). Cognitive testing was...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | May 1, 2021 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Researchers in the Whitehall Study followed 7959 British men and women for 30 years, with data on their sleep habits collected at ages 50, 60 and 70. They found that those who slept six hours or less per night had a 30 percent increased risk for dementia, compared...
