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Something’s Brewing with Coffee and Your Brain
Consuming over three cups of coffee daily has been linked with more rapid cognitive decline over time suggests a recent large study. Researchers evaluated the effect of different amounts of tea and coffee on fluid intelligence- a combo platter of cognitive functions such as abstract reasoning, pattern recognition, and logical thinking.
Sense of belonging impacts food choices
Being a part of a group has many positive benefits. A recent study out of Florida University suggests that having a sense of belonging to a social group may also significantly affect our food choices, which could push us towards more nutritious options.
Drop The Cookie: Ultra-Processed Food Intake Increases Risk For Stroke
The relationship between intake of highly palatable, ultra-processed foods like soda, chips, and cookies is well established with the risk of weight gain and heart disease. New research now suggests these beverages and foods may pose a higher risk of having a stroke.
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet cuts the risk of cognitive decline in older people
You’re never too late to protect your brain from cognitive decline, according to a recent study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. New data offers a better understanding of the physiological factors related to the effect of diet on cognition as we age.
Help for Those Who Care for Patients with Dementia
Mealtime is no picnic for many people with dementia and the caregivers that are helping them live at home
Your Gut Drives the Metabolic Bus
If you’re looking to keep chronic disease at bay, take care of your gut- specifically your gut bacteria. Research conducted at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) and Cornell University shows that a certain fatty acid made by gut bacteria impacts fat metabolism in animals.
Lipids and Cognitive Decline
We recently reviewed how serum lipids and CSF lipids shouldn’t be treated the same when it comes to preventing dementia. This week we’ll take a look at HDL, triglycerides, and other factors in protecting your precious noggin.
Reversing Childhood Obesity Through Light Exercise
Here is the latest overview on kids and obesity
Melatonin Use Increasing in Children and Teens
What is melatonin, and how much do you need? Is it effective for sleep?
A vegan diet improves cardiovascular health according to research in identical twins.
Have a heart! Recent research in 22 pairs of identical twins by Stanford Medicine scientists finds that compared to an omnivore diet, a vegan diet improves cardiovascular health in just eight weeks.
Connection between Ultra-Processed Food and Risk of Cancers of the Mouth, Esophagus, and Throat
Having worked at the VA Medical Center for a good chunk of my career, I’ve witnessed some pretty awful conditions, including multiple types of cancer. One of the worst ones I’ve encountered is mouth and throat cancer.
Lipids and Dementia- A Complicated Situation
Many of us (myself, included) would prefer to keep our wits about us and avoid the development of dementia at all costs. Some behaviors include not smoking, staying social, and keeping blood lipids in check. But which lipids are we talking about?
Reduced Salt Equals Reduced Blood Pressure
Reducing blood pressure is one of the top ways to reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke. New research from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds that reducing salt intake can drop blood pressure even among those taking medication for hypertension.
The AHA’s Updated PREVENT Risk Calculator
Bored Kids Eat More
A heart-healthy diet in mid-life may mean less cognitive decline later in women
Prescription Produce Program Produces Better Heart Health
Fruits and vegetables are the best prescription to prevent heart disease. Here is a new update.
Low Flavanol Intake May Lead to Memory Loss
Flavonols are a type of flavonoid, which are natural compounds found in plants. They are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and they are associated with various health benefits. Here are some common dietary sources of flavonols:
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