Scientists have discovered that restoring the brain's energy molecule NAD+ can prevent and reverse Alzheimer's damage in animal models, suggesting a potential new approach for treatment and recovery in humans.
A study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health found that older individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who held positive beliefs about aging were 30% more likely to recover normal cognition compared to those with negative beliefs. These positive attitudes about aging also accelerated cognitive recovery by up to two years, regardless of the severity of MCI. The study suggests that interventions targeting age beliefs could potentially increase the number of people who experience cognitive recovery.