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Sleeping pills linked to 51 per cent increased Alzheimer’s risk

The long-term use of sleeping pills have been linked to a 51% increased risk of Alzheimer’s in the elderly.

A bad gut could be linked to Parkinson’s and MS

Scientists have discovered a link between common stomach issues like bloating and gas, and degenerative diseases.

Blueberries are our most potent brain food, scientists claim

A handful of blueberries a day could help fight off the onset of Parkinson’s Disease.

Could cooking meat be a dementia risk?

New research has us asking if the chemicals released when browning meat could increase our risk of dementia.

Omega-3 fatty acids slow down brain’s ageing process

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in fatty fish, could buy you two extra years of brain health.

Could pesticides sprayed on long-haul flights cause Parkinson’s?

A landmark legal case will examine the link between insecticide sprays used on long-haul flights and Parkinson’s disease.

A Mediterranean diet could ward off dementia

A diet rich in fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts and olive oil is the “best strategy available” to ward off dementia.

Will you get Alzheimer’s in 20 years time? New test could predict

Doctors could soon detect Alzheimer’s Disease as early as 20 years before symptoms develop.

Up your daily calcium intake this Healthy Bones Week

262 people are hospitalised each day because of osteoporotic fractures, as bone experts predict this number will rise.

Activate your brain

Dr G is an international thought leader. She shares with us what she does and why access to more information has inadvertently helped us to activate dormant parts of our brain that could even help to ward off degenerative diseases.

MiNDFOOD Radio: Dr Leigh Hodder

Psychologist, Dr Leigh Hodder, says that by the year 2050 we will see a 254% in degenerative brain diseases due to an aging population and lifestyle factors. Here she tells us how we can train our brain and keep it healthy.

Retinal cell transplant restores vision to blind mice

Transplanting light-sensitive photoreceptors into the eyes of visually impaired mice has helped them see again in groundbreaking experiments conducted by British scientists.

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