Participating in certain mental activities, like reading magazines or crafting in middle age or later in life, may delay or prevent

Even moderate exercise had a beneficial impact
New research from researchers at the University of Melbourne adds to other research that exercise can improve cognitive function in adults with mild memory problems.  The study is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
Researchers assessed the effect exercise on 138 volunteers with mild cognitive impairment.  The [...]

Seniors with type 2 diabetes may experience memory declines immediately after eating unhealthy meal
Adults with type 2 diabetes who eat unhealthy, high-fat meals may experience memory declines immediately afterward, but this can be offset by taking antioxidant vitamins with the meal, according to new research.
There is already growing evidence linking diabetes to cognitive complications in [...]

A new study has found that vitamins C and E supplements may reduce memory loss in type-2 diabetics. Type-2 diabetics are at increased risk of memory loss.
The small study found that daily doses of 1000 mg of vitamin C and 800 IU of vitamin E improved mental function after carbohydrate-rich meals, and may protect against [...]