Elderly people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's may benefit from a healthy lifestyle. A recent study shows that changes in diet, exercise, supplements and stress management can improve cognitive function. This approach offers hope for slowing memory decline and improving quality of life.
These 11 fats and vitamins keep your brain young
After research, American scientists have discovered which fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins help to slow down the aging of our brains. You get many of these substances with a Mediterranean diet.
Thai scientists discover a link between depression and a deficiency of the mineral zinc
Research among 300 workers in Thailand over the age of 60 shows that a zinc deficiency can lead to a higher risk of depression. These employees participated in questionnaires about their eating habits and underwent interviews to assess their mental health and daily functioning. The zinc level in their blood was also measured.
Ask general practitioner Maarten: Hydrocephalus, excessive fluid in the cavities of the brain
In July 2020 I had collapsed in my coffee shop after a 10 km bike ride, in the sense that I couldn't think and walk properly, elastic legs. Thought blood sugar too low and ate sugary peanuts and drank coke. After 20 minutes I drove home at a lower pace and an examination in the same private hospital resulted in a clean bill of health for my heart and lungs.
The brain was not part of the studies conducted at the time in July.
Tips for a healthy brain
Your brain is very important. Not just for thinking, learning and remembering. How do you keep your brain healthy? Brain experts Erik Scherder and Dick Swaab provide useful advice for a brain in top condition.
A striking study from the Netherlands. Epidemiologists from the Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam will soon publish in Neurology the results of a study among over-45s showing a link between a healthy diet and more brains.
Eating fish: Good for your brain!
Eating a healthy and varied diet is important, just as eating lots of fruit and vegetables is also part of a healthy diet. Because those who eat enough (fatty) fish stay healthy for longer. Do you also know why?