On-line Cognitive Function test.

Food for the Brain – online cognitive function test. The Food for the Brain Foundation is a ‘not for profit’ charity looking to raise awareness of Nutrition in optimising mental well being and brain health. Correct nutrition can improve memory and reduce the chances of Cognitive impairment, Dementia and Alzheimers . https://foodforthebrain.org/ Their website contains […]

Dementia Myth – Most Patients with Dementia are Curable.

by Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA I recently read this book by Vernon Coleman about Dementia and the myths surrounding it. Vernon describes the many different types of illness which can cause Dementia and Dementia like symptoms and for some of these illnesses he outlines treatments which may lead to a partial or full […]

Vitamin D and brain health: an observational and Mendelian randomization study

Researchers from the University of South Australia uncovered evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk for dementia and stroke.  The research paper published in the ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqac107, showed that Vitamin D deficiency was associated with an increased risk of dementia and stroke. 17% of Dementia cases could be avoided if Vitamin […]