Vitamin D Deficiency Ups Dementia By 53%

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In the largest study of its kind, not getting enough vitamin D turned out to double the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s. See why supplements may not be the answer. Find out which foods to eat.

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Blueberry Vinegar Boosts Memory in Lab

DIET & NUTRITION: Blueberry vinegar may fight dementia by improving cognitive function. Learn about improvements to short-term memory in the lab as reported in The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

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Saffron Chicken

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In a double-blind study, saffron spice beat out placebo in the treating symptoms of Alzheimer's. Try this healthy saffron chicken dish.

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Saffron Spices Up Alzheimer's Dieting

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Can saffron really improve Alzheimer's? Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” See what researchers say about adding saffron to a dementia diet.

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Butternut Barley Risotto with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds

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Butternut squash in this Mediterranean-Diet dish is rich in dementia-fighting folate. Spiced with neuroprotective curry and soaked in stroke-preventing green tea, it packs a triple-punch of brain benefits.

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UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging

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Turmeric spice contains curcumin. In a new UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.

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Vitamin E & Alzheimer's

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Vitamin E may slow down Alzheimer's and ease caregiving, according to a JAMA report. See how vitamin E improved daily activities in dementia, including shopping, preparing meals, planning and traveling.

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Brains & Blueberries

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Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. See Dr. Greger on NutritionFacts.org to see how much.

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Chickpea Spinach Curry

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The chickpea base of this delicious Taste-of-India side-dish is rich in arginine. While high-iron chickpeas and spinach guard against stroke and vascular dementia, India's curry spice is rich in neuroprotective turmeric. This offers the brain an added preventative to fight off Alzheimer's. Serve over brown rice.

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Mediterranean Diet Feeds Mind & Memory

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18 diet studies showed the Mediterranean Diet improved cognition and fought Alzheimer's in countries around the world. No matter what your age, see why the Mediterranean Diet can help keep your brain healthy.

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