Update: A brain-friendly lifestyle is the best approach to delay cognitive decline and dementia

While the hippocampus tends to shrink with age, which contributes to cognitive decline, a recent study shows that this is not always the case (see all those blue lines), suggesting it can be possible to maintain hippocampus volume and cognitive function into our later years. _____ Time to wrap-up another stimulating month with SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring this time a range of promising news for everyone with a (human) brain New tech for brain health: Neuroengineering meets neuroethics to address treatment-resistant depression Study: Hearing aids may help older adults delay dementia, depression, anxiety, and falls Four guidelines for smart use of smartphones New brain and mind research: Reminder: A brain-friendly lifestyle is the best approach to delay cognitive decline and dementia Study challenges the “seductive” amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Study finds a key ingredient in mindfulness training: Acceptance (not acquiescence) New thinking to shape education and healthcare: What are the ethics of discouraging much-needed innovation given potential privacy concerns? Help select the campaign sticker for Brain Awareness Week 2020 SharpBrains y El Cerebro Que Cura se presentan en Madrid Growing concern and hope about astronauts’ cognitive health during spaceflight Finally, a few riddles to tease your brain: Nine great riddles about Life and Death Seven sharp riddles to celebrate Thanksgiving in perfect harmony   Have a great Thank...
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