Brains Love Lutein in 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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Eggs & Choline - Brain Healthy, Heart Risky

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Eggs are one of the best sources of choline. In a new study, Biodesign researchers argue that a lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer's. Learn about choline's potential to help the brain and why choline may be risky for the heart.

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Walnuts & Alzheimer's

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Walnuts fight Alzheimer's in a big way in the lab. Learn how walnuts appear to have a beneficial effect in reducing risk, delaying onset, slowing progression and preventing Alzheimer's.

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Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie

HOLIDAY RECIPE:

Brain-healthy pumpkin pie gets a new twist with a crunchy, neuroprotective walnut streusel topping. Try this easy recipe that starts with a store-bought pie crust!

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Fish Oil Supplements Measurably Improve Cognitive Decline

DIET & NUTRITION: ADNI (The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative) is one of the world's largest Alzheimer's research projects. Learn from them how fish oil supplements relates to improvements in cognitive decline and brain atrophy. What they found is worth knowing.

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The Sugar-Diabetes-Dementia Triangle

SUGAR raises diabetes AND dementia risk. Will research into the hormone "amylin" reveal the reason why?

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Brains & Blueberries

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

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How to Use Coconut Oil for Dementia

DIET VIDEO: The jury is out on coconut oil for dementia. Many institutions remain skeptical, while others cautiously review clinical trials. In the meantime, people who don't have time to wait are asking about it. Here's a practical video based on the current literature. (This video does not contain medical advice. Always ask your doctor before using coconut oil for dementia.)

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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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Vitamin D Deficiency Ups Dementia By 53%

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

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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