by Brenda Watson | Dec 4, 2013 | Brain, General, Seniors
The advice to stay mentally and socially active as we age to help stave off dementia is now being challenged by experts who say that it’s not enough to do crosswords or stay social. In a study published in Psychological Science, adults who engaged in an activity that...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 15, 2013 | Brain, General, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Seniors
With the brain benefits of omega-3 fatty acids ever increasing, studies of the effects of omega-3s in older people continue to emerge. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, people over the age of 65 with higher blood levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic...