Brain Health / Cognition

Everyone has an occasional day or two where they feel sad or down. But for the millions of older adults dealing with depression, those distressing feelings can be long-lasting, life-limiting and even life-threatening. Depression is not a natural aspect of aging, yet it can be a common occurrence and it’s…

Most of us probably know the feeling of both sweat and pleasure that comes from a good physical work out. But what you may not realize is that physical exertion is also making your brain happy- and healthier. New York University neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki has devoted her life’s work to…

Lisa Mosconi is a woman who knows her food- and how to approach eating in a way to take advantage of the neuroprotective quality of certain foods in order to maintain brain health. Dr. Mosconi is the Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College in…

No one would argue that excess alcohol consumption is good for your health. In fact, there is serious concern about the sharp rise in alcohol use among seniors, who are more susceptible to hangover problems and serious injury or illness because of overuse of alcohol. But in moderation? Say one…

It’s the new year and you’re probably looking for ways to keep yourself healthy and vibrant. One easy option? It seems that adding a salad to your menu every day may keep your memory strong and cognition sharp. In a new study published in Neurology, researchers found that older people who…

Always room for a little good news. It turns out that many of our personality traits and cognitive skills don’t automatically flee the moment we hit 50. In fact, some of life’s most beneficial skills and emotions seem to improve and crest only as we approach our senior years. For example, satisfaction…