Last Updated: September 7, 2018 With so many fad diets, it’s hard to know which regimen is best for our individual needs. For those who have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease and are concerned about brain health, you can wait no longer. Harvard-trained neurologist, Dr. Richard Isaacson and Columbia alumnus, Dr. Christopher Ochner, have created […]
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Exercise is known for having many mental and physical benefits, including improving brain health and lowering the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stress. Physical exercise is a relatively loose term, however, open for a wide range of interpretation. To find out more about the type of physical activity that is best for Alzheimer’s prevention, […]
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Researchers are finding that lowering the overall number of calories a person eats each day may have huge health benefits. In several recent studies, calorie restriction diets have prevented age-related inflammation and improved risks for age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Learn about these diets and read more about the health benefits […]
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Maintaining optimal brain health encompasses several areas of self-care, including adhering to a healthy diet and lifestyle, managing stress and socializing regularly. Taking dietary supplements can help promote brain health, but how will consumers know which supplements are worth the investment? The Best Supplements for Your Brain Medical experts maintain that several dietary supplements and […]
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Many people know that antioxidants are components of healthy foods that help boost the immune system. But, what exactly are antioxidants, how do they work and can they improve brain health? Antioxidants Antioxidants are compounds found in food sources. They play an instrumental role in protecting the enzymes, fats and vitamins in the body. These […]
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In the mid-1900’s, scientists became aware that people in several Mediterranean countries were healthier and lived longer than in other regions of the world. So, researchers started studying the diet and lifestyle of the Mediterranean people to find out if what they ate, and how they lived had anything to do with the reason they […]
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Can’t live without your morning cup of coffee? New research shows that coffee may prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by reducing the amount of beta amyloid in the brain by as much as 50%. Learn more from this latest study about caffeine’s brain boosting benefits. Can Coffee Prevent Alzheimer’s? A new study led by Dr. Abhishek […]
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It’s no secret that diet plays an important role in brain health. If it seems time-consuming to prepare healthy foods for the senior you are caring for, there is a fast and easy way to serve them nutrient-rich foods. Not only will consuming fruits and vegetables provide seniors with nutrition, these are also foods that could help […]
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Often called “the forgotten vitamin,” vitamin K plays a vital role in the anti-aging process and may even have Alzheimer’s disease fighting properties. Learn more about this important vitamin, the role it plays in Alzheimer’s prevention, and how you can consume more. The Role of Vitamin K Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin mostly known for its role […]
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While the effectiveness of brain fitness games is heavily debated among researchers, one neuroscientist may have invented a video game with real staying power and results. His game, on its journey through FDA approval, uses multitasking to improve overall brain function and he hopes that, pending FDA approval, the game could be used to help people […]
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