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SNAP Food Program Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults  The New York Times Food assistance benefits are tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults, new study suggests  CNN Using food stamps can help slow down brain decline as you age: study  New York Post Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests  NBC News FROM THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL …

Facebook Tweet Email Link For older adults who may otherwise be food-insecure, participating in food assistance benefits may be associated with a slower cognitive decline as they age, according to new research. Compared with eligible people who were not participating in the US Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, SNAP participants showed a slower decline in cognitive function during a 10-year period, …

Older adults who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, had a slower rate of cognitive decline than people who were eligible for the anti-hunger program but didn’t receive benefits, according to a study presented Wednesday. Although many adults begin to mentally slow down in midlife, researchers found that people over 50 who participated in SNAP, which helps …

Children whose mothers had higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy scored better on tests of memory, attention and problem-solving skills at ages 7 to 12 compared with those whose mothers had lower levels. That is a key finding of a new peer-reviewed study that my colleagues and I published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. While vitamin D has …

Brain scans shed light on how green space might support children’s cognitive development  PsyPost Green Space Lowers Developmental Risks  Neuroscience News Medical Bulletin 24/July/2025  Medical Dialogues Study Links Access to Green Spaces During Pregnancy and Early Childhood to Lower Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders  geneonline.com Green space linked to improved brain health for children  Air Quality News Source link

Older adults consuming more spermidine have better cognitive performance  PsyPost Source link

Playing an Instrument Could Protect Against Cognitive Aging, Study Reveals  SciTechDaily “The brains of older musicians stay finely tuned thanks to years of training”: Scientists say long-term musical training helps stop age-related decline – so keep on playing your guitar  Guitar World Learning music could reverse brain ageing (even if you’re already old), say scientists  BBC Science Focus Magazine How musical training helps …

Nutrition plays a major role in cognitive health, alongside sleep and exercise. Sardines with whole-grain crackers are a top high-protein snack for brain health. Key nutrients like omega-3s, antioxidants and B vitamins support brain function. We don’t need to tell you that the foods you eat play a significant role in your long-term health. But did you know they also …

Brain Gains: Creatine’s Surprising Cognitive Benefits  SciTechDaily It gives more benefits than just muscle recovery…Alzheimer’s Trial:  TechSideline.com Creatine supplementation and muscle-brain axis: a new possible mechanism?  Frontiers This muscle supplement could rewire the brain—and now scientists can deliver it  ScienceDaily Popular Muscle Supplement Creatine Critical for Brain Function  Neuroscience News Source link

Is Intelligence Genetic? Scientists Discover Heritable Brain State That Powers Cognitive Flexibility  SciTechDaily Source link