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We all already know that the ability of the brain decreases with age. People who are younger indeed have better brain functions compared to those who are already old.

Diseases regarding brain and memory ability does happen more in people that are old. So, it is not surprising to see elder people to experience memory loss or dementia.

Recently, researchers from University College London did a study about brain ability and brain function. From the study it was seen that there was a reduced ability of brain function of about 3.6 percent in people aged 45-49 years old. This finding is even earlier than previous studies that showed decreased brain function at the age of 60 years old. (more…)

Difficulty breathing disorders during sleep can lead to long-term problems, particularly in women. Women with obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline or dementia.

The new study found that older women have a 85 percent higher likelihood of experiencing mild cognitive impairment or dementia over the next 5 years if they suffer from obstructive sleep apnea 15 times or more during the first hours of sleep. (more…)

A new study found that high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol can lead to not just heart disease but also memory loss and other cognitive disorders.

The research result, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology in April 2011, involved 3,486 men and 1,314 women, with an average age of 55 years. (more…)

The latest research shows that people with fewer amount of teeth are more at risk of mild stage dementia (senility). Head of the British Dental Health Foundation Dr Nigel Carter said that he had tested 4,200 Japanese participant aged over 65 years old. All participants were then given dental and psychological examinations. (more…)

Dementia disease will indeed be experienced by most people in line with age. But according to a study, with a cup of bitter coffee or tea each morning could slow down fight dementia.

Coffee and tea has become a favorite drink for many people around the world. But the beneficial effects of caffeine in coffee as a psychoactive drug that can preserve brain function began to be appreciated recently. (more…)