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“Findings from a recent study suggest that estrogen protects against age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline and memory impairment.”

“They improved by nearly 2.5 percent on tests of verbal fluency, comparable to abilities seen in person five years younger. Blood flow to the brain increased by nearly 3 percent, suggesting that cerebrovascular function is a critical aspect of maintaining or improving memory and verbal skills.”

“The areas which were most improved by exercising were the ability to understand social situations, focus/attention, and working memory. The findings in this study suggest that exercise beginning in the early stages of the illness could reduce the likelihood of long-term disability, and may facilitate full, functional recovery for patients.”

“FTA: > People diagnosed with diabetes in midlife are more likely to experience significant memory and cognitive problems during the next 20 years than those with healthy blood sugar levels, new research suggests. The study is believed to be the longest of its kind following a cross-section of adults as they age.”

“FTA: > "People with more 'positive' variables, such as more education, better physical endurance and above-average performance on memory tests, shared the same patterns. Their brains seemed to be more strongly connected than those of people with 'negative' traits such as smoking, aggressive behaviour or a family history of alcohol abuse."”

“A growing body of evidence links gut health to brain health. Injecting Lewy bodies purified from deceased Parkinson’s patients into the brains or guts of monkeys caused Parkinsonian pathology in the brain and gut. Another study in mice found that probiotics decreased gut leakiness and inflammation and boosted memory performance in mice with "Alzheimer's-like pathology."”

“Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, spatial disorientation, cognitive dysfunction, and behavioral changes. Global altered brain metabolism typically precedes the onset of clinical symptoms in Alzheimer's disease.”