A new study found a link between inadequate hydration and poorer cognitive functioning, especially in memory and attention tasks — but only in older women.

This work was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (R01-MH114877; R01-AG063775) and a gift from an individual philanthropist, all to Robert M. G. Reinhart, Ph.D., Associate ...

Cognitive decline in older adults refers to the concern of or difficulty with a person’s thinking, memory, concentration, and other brain functions beyond what is typically expected due to aging.

The BET group improved their cognitive function by 7.8% and physical capacity by 29.9%. By comparison, the exercise-only group saw an uptick of 4.5% and 22.4%, respectively.