Tag: cognitive health
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How to Stay Focused: Neuroscience-Backed Techniques from a Top Expert
Why Focus Feels Elusive—and Why It Matters In a world full of distractions, maintaining sustained focus is less about willpower and more about how our brains allocate attention. According to leading neuroscientists, attention is the gateway to memory. If you can’t pay attention, you can’t encode or consolidate information, which means you’re leaving learning and…
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Air Pollution Outweighs Diet in Affecting Concentration of Schoolgirls
Air pollution shows the strongest link to concentration problems in schoolgirls Recent research indicates that living in areas with higher air pollution is more consistently tied to reduced attention in schoolgirls than the quality of their diet. While several factors can influence cognitive function, the study highlights the environment—specifically air quality—as a primary predictor of…
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What Super-agers Teach Us About Keeping a Sharp Mind as We Age
Understanding the Super-Ager Phenomenon Super-agers are a small group of older adults who defy typical aging by maintaining exceptional cognitive and memory function well into their senior years. They’re not born with a miracle gene; instead, they often follow a set of daily habits and life patterns that support brain health. The CBC Health series…
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What Super-agers Teach Us About Staying Sharp as We Age
Introduction: Lessons from the super-agers Across studies and real-life stories, a group of older adults known as “super-agers” stand out for maintaining remarkable cognitive clarity well into later years. Their experiences offer practical insights into how anyone can support brain health as they age. Below, we break down the habits and choices linked to sharper…
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Super-agers share their secrets to keeping the brain sharp as you age
What it means to be a ‘super-ager’ Many adults worry about cognitive decline as they grow older. Yet a growing group known as “super-agers” are proving that sharp mental function is possible well into later life. They aren’t defined by a single trait but by a combination of habits, routines, and social engagement that help…
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Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs May Protect Against Dementia
Groundbreaking Findings from a Large-Scale McGill Study In a landmark analysis drawing on real-world clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, researchers at McGill University report that two classes of incretin-based medications used to treat Type 2 diabetes are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. The study adds to a growing body of evidence…
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Incretin-Based Diabetes Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk, McGill Study Finds
Overview: A New Link Between Diabetes Medications and Dementia Risk A landmark study from McGill University has raised hopes that two classes of incretin-based diabetes drugs could offer protective effects against dementia. In a vast analysis drawing on clinical data from more than 450,000 patients, researchers found an association between the use of incretin-based therapies…
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The seven numbers key to healthy ageing if you’re over 60
The simple, life-changing idea: know your numbers When researchers reiterate the advice to people over 60 to “know your numbers,” they’re not asking you to memorize a quiz. They’re pointing to a practical, evidence-backed approach to ageing well: monitor seven key health markers, take action early, and you’ll likely stay healthier for longer. In an…
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6 Simple Ways to Have a Younger Brain into Your 60s and Beyond
Think Ahead: Invest in a Younger Brain Just as you plan for retirement, it pays to plan for lifelong brain health. Your brain is a key asset that supports memory, focus, mood, and daily independence. The good news is that small, consistent habits can help you maintain a younger brain well into your 60s and…
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6 Simple Ways to Keep a Younger Brain into Your 60s and Beyond
Think Ahead: Start Now to Keep Your Brain Younger Imagine your brain as a retirement fund. The earlier you invest in its health, the greater the payback later. Small daily habits—movement, mental curiosity, and healthy routines—act like compound interest for your mind. Here are six simple steps to help your brain stay younger as you…