Diet, Ketones & Alzheimer's: Just the Facts

NUTRITION VIDEO:

For 30 years, Professor Stephen Cunnane's research has focused on dietary ketones. Ketones are the brain’s back-up fuel, from birth till old age, even into Alzheimer's. Dr. Cunnane published over 300 peer-reviewed research papers, 5 books, and received distinguished awards. See how ketones can -and cannot- fight Alzheimer's. (Includes audience Q&A)

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Caffeine & Alzheimer's: Protects Before, Problems After

DIET:

Years of good research suggested caffeine lowers the risk of getting dementia. Now, top researchers uncovered a subtle twist - evidence that AFTER dementia kicks in, continuing to drink caffeine may exert opposite effects. Get the details.

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Brain Likes Lutein from Avocado & Spinach

DIET VIDEO:

Lutein is the only food antioxidant "significantly related to better cognition" in a study on aging. It also reduces your risk of dementia. The brain sponges it up from our diet, way out of proportion to other brain-healthy nutrients. See how it works and what to eat.

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Curry Derivative Outperforms Aricept

J147 is a derivative of curry's turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer's drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson's, Huntington's & vascular dementia. Find out how J147 prevented memory loss & slowed Alzheimer's.

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Healthy Very-Berry Sangria for a Sparkling New Year

NEW YEAR'S BRAINY RECIPE:

Ring in the New Year in style and moderation with this tantalizing sangria. Red wine is brain-healthy in moderation (1 or 2 glasses), because it is rich in resveratrol, which keeps neurons young and strong. Berries pack a neuroprotective punch, with their rich complement of fisetin and antioxidants. Raise your glass to this "low-risk-big-taste"  fruit-and-wine pair. Happy New Year!

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A Curcumin Aerosol to Fight Alzheimer's?

CURCUMIN (FROM TURMERIC) destroys Alzheimer's plaque. Japanese researchers are developing an atomizer that generates a curcumin aerosol to get it past the blood-brain barrier barrier. Find out more.

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Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain

DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia. Find out more.

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Old Brains Like High Cholesterol

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

People over 85, with a cholesterol increase, showed less decline in cognition and thinking. Should we stop our statins and change our diets?

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B3 Blocks Alzheimer's, Boosts Memory & Mood

BETTER MEMORY AND BEHAVIOR, with reduced levels of Alzheimer's tau, were achieved in the lab by supplementing drinking water with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3. Learn what these important results mean to Alzheimer's.

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Wine Cleans Alzheimer's Plaque

DIET VIDEO & ARTICLE:

An innovative study shows how a daily glass of wine helps clean the brain of Alzheimer's plaque.

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