Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is currently one of the most effective non-pharmacological treatment approaches for mild to moderate dementia. Studies show that it can improve general thinking ability and possibly even positively influence functional and structural changes in the brain. Especially in combination with social interaction and everyday exercises, CST offers a promising addition to modern dementia care.
Strength training can improve cognitive performance in old age and counteract brain decline. Studies such as the SMART study show that targeted strength training can support memory, attention and executive functions. There is also a link between muscle strength, brain structure and a reduced risk of dementia.
Magnesium L-threonate is a special form of magnesium that can cross the blood-brain barrier much better than conventional magnesium compounds. This increases the magnesium level directly in the brain, which is crucial for memory, learning ability and neuronal regeneration. Studies suggest that this special magnesium compound can contribute to both the prevention and therapeutic support of dementia.
Studies show that citicoline can have positive effects on thinking and memory in various forms of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's disease, mixed dementia, post-stroke dementia and MCI. In both dementia patients and people with MCI, citicoline was able to slow down or even stabilize cognitive decline.
A new long-term study from Japan suggests that a high-fiber diet can reduce the risk of dementia, particularly through soluble fiber. The researchers found that participants with a higher fiber intake had a 26 percent lower risk of dementia.
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Gluten can trigger inflammation in the gut and brain in people with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity, which could increase the risk of dementia. The main causes are a damaged intestinal and blood-brain barrier as well as cross-reactions between gluten antibodies and brain proteins.
The Lancet Commission's report on dementia prevention emphasizes the central role of prevention strategies and adds two new risk factors to the 12 already identified: Visual impairment and high cholesterol. The message is clear: prevention is possible, and by taking action we can significantly reduce the risk of dementia.
Cognoscopy combines laboratory examinations and cognitive tests for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. With these examinations, you can proactively minimize your risk factors and maintain your quality of life into old age.
The edible mushroom Hericium erinaceus is increasingly becoming the focus of dementia research. Thanks to its bioactive substances such as hericenone and erinacine, the mushroom exhibits a variety of neuroprotective properties. These have already been proven in clinical studies with Alzheimer's patients, where they led to an improvement in cognitive abilities.
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