Cognitive function Archives - Page 2 of 3

28 March 202017 May 2020

Active video games may be effective at improving measures of mobility and balance in older people when used either on their own or as part of an exercise programme

In April 2018 researchers from New Zealand and The Netherlands published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether active video games could improve measures of physical performance … Read more

16 March 202016 March 2020

A beneficial association between the MIND diet and cognitive function has been seen as well as a suggested benefit with the Alternative Healthy Eating Index

In January 2020 researchers from Spain, Italy and the USA published the results of their study to compare the associations of 5 dietary patterns with cognitive function. The five dietary … Read more

13 March 202013 March 2020

Individuals eating mushrooms twice or more per week appear to have a reduced incidence of mild cognitive impairment

In January 2019 researchers from Singapore published the results of their study to assess the association between mushroom intake and mild cognitive impairment. A total of 663 individuals aged 60 … Read more

7 March 20207 March 2020

Intermittent fasting is beneficial for many health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative brain disorders

In December 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the effects of intermittent fasting. The suggestion that calorie restriction had a beneficial effect on aging and life span … Read more

4 March 20204 March 2020

A higher consumption of vegetable, fruit, and orange juice appears to reduce the risk of poor cognitive function in later life

In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of long-term intake of vegetables and fruits on cognitive function in later life. … Read more

23 February 202023 February 2020

Air pollution appears to increase the risk of depression in elderly women

In March 2020 researchers from Germany and the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between air pollution exposure and a diagnosis and symptoms of depression … Read more

22 February 202022 February 2020

A moderate consumption of caffeine appears to be related to a better cognitive outcome whereas an increased consumption of wine appears to be associated with cognitive decline

In October 2018 researchers from Switzerland and Sweden published the results of their study to assess the impact of coffee, wine and chocolate consumption on cognitive outcome in the elderly. … Read more

19 February 202019 February 2020

Dietary supplementation taken by older individuals may reduce the risk of some chronic diseases although it would be unwise to assume that they are all effective and safe to use

In November 2018 researchers from France published their review on dietary supplement intake in the elderly. They stated that studies in older people using multivitamin supplements long-term had shown a … Read more

2 February 20202 February 2020

Plant foods rich in polyphenols, anti-inflammatory dietary patterns, and plant-based dietary patterns may reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline and/or improve cognitive function

In November 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the role of plant-based dietary patterns and polyphenol-rich plant foods in reducing the risk of age-related cognitive decline and/or … Read more

1 January 20204 January 2020

Iodine fortification of foods other than salt to prevent iodine deficiency disorders is uncertain although iodine levels are seen to significantly increase

In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of fortifying foods, beverages, condiments, or seasonings with iodine alone or in … Read more

25 September 201914 June 2020

Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation, such as that produced by mobile phone technology, may have an adverse effect on behaviour

In August 2019 researchers from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Finland and India published their review on the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on the brain and behaviour. The … Read more

24 September 201914 June 2020

A 30-minute exposure to mobile phone radiation appears to have a significant effect on cognition, especially in individuals with epilepsy

In March 2019 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess the effect of mobile phone radiation on cognition in individuals with epilepsy. A total of 30 … Read more

8 July 20195 January 2020

An increased salmon intake by 4-6 year-olds leads to an improvement in the performance of picture concept and symbol search subtests of cognitive and fine-motor coordination but results do not suggest there is any impact on global IQ development

In December 2018 researchers from Germany and Norway published the results of their study to assess whether young children with a high salmon consumption had better cognitive outcomes than those … Read more

20 May 20195 January 2020

A Mediterranean diet supplemented with dairy foods improves mood and processing speed

In November 2018 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the cognitive and psychological effects of a Mediterranean diet with adequate calcium for an ageing population. … Read more

6 May 20195 January 2020

Prenatal cocaine and alcohol exposure as well as adolescent use of tobacco, alcohol and marijuana are associated with neurocognitive impairment

In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether the neurocognitive impairment observed in children who had been exposed to prenatal cocaine or … Read more

5 May 20194 January 2020

Higher urinary levels of several phthalates at 3 years of age appear to be strongly associated with decreased cognitive abilities

In March 2019 researchers from the USA and Canada published the results of their study to assess the impact of phthalates on children’s cognitive abilities. A total of 253 mother-child … Read more

5 May 201928 April 2020

Polybrominated diphenyl ether

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, are compounds used as flame retardants and are added to plastics, polyurethane foam, textiles, and electronic equipment to reduce the likelihood of ignition and to … Read more

30 April 201910 January 2020

Evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any over-the-counter supplement to reduce the risk of cognitive impairment

In January 2018 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of over-the-counter supplements on cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer-type … Read more

22 April 20195 January 2020

Vitamin or mineral supplementation does not appear to have any effect on cognitive decline or dementia

In December 2018 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of vitamin and mineral supplementation on cognitive function in cognitively healthy people, … Read more

22 April 20194 January 2020

Coffee increases alertness and accuracy, as well as decreasing reaction time, tiredness and headache ratings

In September 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the effect of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and placebo on cognition and mood. A total of … Read more