Consume a mix of nutrient-packed foods, not one superfood.

• Choose flavonoids. A half-serving of apples, berries and pears may curb inflammation and cell damage.
• Be careful with supplements as they may contain unapproved drugs.
• D...

It's normal to occasionally misplace something. However, see a doctor if you notice that you have a regular pattern of one or more of the following:

• Asking the same question repeatedly, especially with behaviour changes.
• Mixing up words, such as saying “radio” instead of “TV.”

Keeping an eye on your overall health is key for brain health.

• Watch these health numbers. Monitor and manage your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Diseases like hypertension and type 2 diabetes damage small blood vessels in the brain and affect thi...

Fuzzy thinking and poor focus can be caused by anything from a sluggish thyroid to a vitamin 12 deficiency, or after recovery from COVID-19.

If you suspect your cognitive fogginess is related to coronavirus, consider a neuropsychological evaluation at a post-COVID-19 recovery clinic. You ma...

1. Smoking: Current smokers are 34 percent more likely to develop dementia in later life.
2. Junk food. Highly processed foods and those high in saturated fat, like red meat and full-fat dairy increase inflammation in the body, including your brain.

• Make Learning a Lifelong Pursuit. Trying new activities and building new skills throughout life may also help to reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
• Retire a little later. A study suggested that working until age 67 or later may offer a buffer agai...