Is Sugar Really to Blame for Alzheimer's?

DIET STUDY: Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer's - just how tight is their connection? Check out these videos & articles, along with an update from Tulane University's targeted study.

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Mushrooms And Memory

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Ergothioneine (ET) from mushrooms has been associated with brain health for years. In a six-year study, seniors consuming 300 grams of mushrooms weekly had 50% less risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI, often referred to as pre-dementia). Get the facts about this correlation.

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Sugar's Direct Link to Alzheimer's

SUGAR'S TIPPING POINT: Molecular links between blood sugar and Alzheimer’s were established by scientists. They show how excess blood sugar damages a vital enzyme involved with early-stage Alzheimer’s. Learn more about sugar & Alzheimer's.

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Cutting Cholesterol Oxides Cuts Alzheimer's

NUTRITIONFACTS VIDEO:

Oxidized cholesterol can be 100 times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns about foods such as ghee, canned tuna, processed meat and parmesan cheese.

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How Green Tea Blocks Alzheimer's

DIET NEWS: McMaster University uncovered new clues on how EGCG in green tea blocks the Alzheimer’s cascade. Their research was on the cover of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Learn how it works.

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7 Brain Benefits of Turmeric Derivative J147

Salk Institute's J147 is a derivative of turmeric, a spice used in curry. Learn how it quickly reverses memory deficits and has a host of unexpected anti-aging effects in the lab.

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Brains are Nuts about Nuts

HEALTH CHART + 2 VIDEOS + ARTICLE:

In 4,000 elders, nuts boosted cognition by 60% and delayed memory decline by 2 years. See the "Healthy Nuts" chart, detailing the benefits of 10 different nuts. Watch these videos to learn why long-term, high nut consumption is a key to better thinking in older adults.

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Turmeric Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

RECIPE + RESEARCH LINKS:

Enjoy a healthy brain-boost, along with great flavor, in a chicken-and-broccoli dish. This Mediterranean-style plate is loaded with neuroprotective turmeric & cumin, as well as ginger. Enhanced with brain-nutritious, delicious coconut or olive oil, the flavor is close-to-home, yet exotic at the same time!

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Rehydration for Dementia

TEDx VIDEO:

Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated. See his sweet, and potentially life-saving, solution, which received multiple awards for design engineering and social impact.

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B Vitamins Vs. Brain Loss

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

B vitamins protect the brain and lower Alzheimer's risk. How do they work? See which ones are best for various diets.

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