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Exercise and mindfulness don’t seem to boost cognitive function in older adults – Neuroscience News

Summary: Although exercise and mindfulness help seniors stay physically and mentally fit, they may not have as beneficial an impact on cognition as previously believed. Source: WUSTL A large study investigating whether exercise and mindfulness training could boost cognitive function in older adults found no such improvement after either intervention. Researchers from Washington University School …

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Dementia risk: ultra-processed foods can accelerate cognitive decline

Dementia risk: ultra-processed foods can accelerate cognitive decline

Share on PinterestNew research shows that people who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster rate of cognitive decline. Xvision/Getty Images Ultra-processed foods are commonplace in the United States – an estimated 73% of the US food supply is ultra-processed. Almost all foods are processed for preservation, but ultra-processed “ready-to-eat” foods are …

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