Like Fruit? Apples & Berries Cut Alzheimer’s Risk in Half

In a new study of people age 50 and older, eating certain fruits and plant-based foods over 20 years helps significantly lower Alzheimer’s and related dementia risk. Find out why.

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Enjoy Meat? Side Dishes Can Lower Dementia Risk

It’s been known for years that a healthy diet may benefit the brain, but researchers are now finding that the foods you eat together may also be associated with the risk of dementia. Find out why.

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UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging

DIET & NUTRITION:

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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Mediterranean Diet Feeds Mind & Memory

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE:

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

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Vitamin E & Alzheimer's

NUTRITION VIDEO + ARTICLE:

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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How Much Coconut Oil for Alzheimer's & Dementia?

VIDEO + INFO:

The dementia-fighting ingredient in coconut oil is MCT oil (oil made of Medium Chain Triglycerides). What are other healthy food sources? How much is a good daily amount to get the maximum benefit?

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Tumeric Has the Spice of Life for Nanoparticles

Researchers in Australia conduct animal experiments showing more easily absorbed nanoparticles that contain curcumin, from turmeric, not only prevent cognitive deterioration, but also reverse the damage. Find out more about this exciting development.

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Fish, Omega-3, Dementia

DIET VIDEO:

Dr. Michael Gregger, Director of the authoritative NutritionFacts site, asks, "Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?"

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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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Is Copper Behind the Alzheimer's Epidemic?

DIET VIDEO:

One of the great remaining medical mysteries is: "What is behind the dramatic rise in Alzheimer's disease?" See a provocative theory about copper & Alzheimer's in The Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

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