Alzheimer's
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NutritionSee articleWant to Keep Your Brain Sharp? New Research Suggests a Helpful Food Swap
Swapping bacon for beans might benefit your brain. A new Harvard study suggests replacing just one daily serving of processed meat with nuts or beans is linked to a 19% lower risk of dementia. Published in the journal Neurology, the study followed more than 133,000 adults over several decades. All were free of dementia at […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Finds a Simple Breathing Exercise May Help Decrease Alzheimer’s Risk
Can you breathe your way to a healthier brain? Researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found intriguing new evidence that deep, intentional breathing could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease—regardless of your current age. The study, published recently in Nature Scientific Reports, measured the amount of two amyloid-beta peptides in […] -
WellnessSee articleWant to Lower Your Dementia Risk? Stop Eating Ultra-Processed Food
Love snacking on potato chips, Oreos, and fast-food takeout? What you put in your belly may be accelerating your chances of cognitive decline: A new study found that eating a large amount of ultra-processed foods can increase your risk of dementia by as much as 51%. For the study, published in the July 2022 issue […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Exercise Boosts Brain Health
This week, award-winning neurologists Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai published the follow-up to their 2019 release, The Alzheimer’s Solution. In this passage from the brand-new book, they explore the link between physical activity and cognitive health. We know you’ve heard this before. Breaking news: exercise is good for you! But the thing is, it really, […] -
HealthSee articleWhat’s the Best Diet to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
Harmful Foods Saturated fats, trans fats, and excess metals are the biggest threats to brain health. Saturated fats are found in all animal products and seem to encourage the production of plaques within the brain. The Chicago Health and Aging Study reported in the Archives of Neurology in 2003 that individuals with the most saturated […]