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04/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

“Beet” it! A compound found in this superfood may help slow Alzheimer’s

You can now add one more benefit to eating beets – that is, slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study, the extracts of beets contain a compound called betanin which could help prevent the building up of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies conducted by other […]

02/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Eating for your MIND: Scientists combine the Mediterranean and DASH diets to prevent cognitive decline

At least one in eight people older than 65 in the U.S. has Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. However, according to a study, a group of scientists has formulated a “hybrid diet” that can help prevent cognitive decline. According to their findings, the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet, which combines the Mediterranean diet […]

02/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Brain farts or something else? Telltale signs of inflammation in the brain, and 4 foods to fight it

Inflammation is known to play a role in the development of a lot of ailments and long-term health conditions — and the brain is not immune to it. Inflammation in the brain, whether acute or chronic, can cause serious health problems. Because brain inflammation is a silent killer, you must be aware of its telltale […]

01/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Health experts discuss the supplements they take and why – are they right for you?

Despite Big Pharma naysayers, the health benefits offered by supplements are backed by scientific facts. However, it can be daunting when you’re trying to decide which of the 29,000 supplements that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved is right for you. In an article published in the Daily Mail, experts narrowed down the choices to […]

12/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Eating mushrooms every day fights chronic disease: Button mushrooms are high in antioxidants, researchers discover

Eating small portions of mushrooms every day can make a big impact on your health. A recent study has found that mushrooms, particularly button mushrooms, contain important antioxidants that fight off chronic diseases, such as dementia, heart disease, and cancer. To reach this conclusion, researchers from Pennsylvania State University analyzed the relationship between mushroom consumption and […]

12/10/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Halt mental decline with Omega-3s and B vitamins: Researchers found that essential fatty acids boost the benefits of Bs

Have you heard that taking B vitamin supplements can help older people who are experiencing memory problems to slow their mental decline? While this is terrific news on its own, it turns out that the effects can be even better if you pair B vitamins with omega-3s. A team of researchers from several prominent universities […]

10/23/2017 / By JD Heyes

This anti-Alzheimer’s diet will cut your risk of developing the disease by one-third

As most everyone knows, eating a healthy, well-balanced, GMO- and toxin-free diet is the key to better health, but not everyone is aware that bad dietary habits can cause a host of neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. As such, what you eat (and don’t eat) can certainly cut your risk of developing dementia and brain-related […]

09/20/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

New review shows connection between vitamin C levels and brain function

Vitamin C gets a lot of buzz during cold season, but it turns out that the nutrient also has a substantial effect on the human brain. Researchers from Australia’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University of Technology and the National Institute of Integrative Medicine have found a link between vitamin C levels and cognitive […]

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