Loss of Grip Strength May Be Early Sign of Psychosis: Study

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"Get a grip" might be a truer saying for holding onto sanity than previously thought, a new study says. A loss of grip strength might be an early sign of psychosis, Indiana University researchers report, as people recently diagnosed with psychosis have weaker grip strength and scored worse on well-being assessments compared to folks in good mental and physical health. Impairment in grip strength might reflect changes, seen via brain scans, in "resting-state functional connectivity," a measure of brain network function. Read More Here Special: Harvard & UCLA Reveal #1 Best Fruit for Improving Memory – Not Blueberries SPONSOR   ADVERTORIAL If your memory isn't as sharp as it used to be… or if you're having more embarrassing "senior moments"… A NEW landmark study from Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and Cornell University has revealed that reversing age-related memory loss depends on improving blood circulation to your brain. As you age, blood flow to your brain can dry up by as much as 26%. This starves your brain cells of vital nutrients, oxygen, and energy – causing more than 32,000 brain cells to die every second. What's worse, this can SHRINK your hippocampus – which is the "memory center" of your brain. In fact, the researchers studying the aging brains of seniors found that the smaller their hippocampus was, the faster their memory declined! But here's the good news… One leading doctor on brain health has found an easy way to boost blood flow to your brain – by making a few simple changes to your daily regimen. So here's a quick 3-second pop quiz for you: What's the #1 science-backed fruit for reversing memory loss and mental decline? Is it… A. Blueberries B. Watermelon C. Strawberry D. Mango E. Avocado (Click on the answer you think is right.) Let us give you a hint: it's NOT avocado or blueberries. The answer's tricky. Find out the #1 fruit for reversing age-related memory loss.   To Read More Health News go to NewsmaxHealth.com This email is never sent unsolicited. You have received this Newsmax email because you subscribed to it or someone forwarded it to you. To opt out, see the links below. Remove your email address from our list or modify your profile. We respect your right to privacy. View our policy. This email was sent by: Newsmax.com 362 N. Haverhill Road West Palm Beach, FL 33415 USA DM830116 010502t5l8ui