Nutrition for Brain Health

Why the Mediterranean Diet Is So Good for Your Brain

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  • The Mediterranean diet may boost cognition & reduce your risk of developing dementia and depression.
  • The diet is full of plant polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation.
  • Choose healthy cooking methods, such as grilling or roasting, and
Mental Health and Brain Health

Regional adiposity shapes brain and cognition in adults

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  • Nutrition for Brain Health

    26-Year study links processed foods to Parkinson’s disease

    5 min read

    Breakfast cereal, packaged snacks, and sugary drinks may seem harmless in moderation. Yet new research suggests that eating too many highly processed items could raise the odds of developing early signs of Parkinson’s disease.

    The findings were published May 7,

    Mental Health and Brain Health

    8 Habits That Improve Your Focus, According to Brain Health Experts

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    Key Takeaways

    • Focus can be strengthened with practices like mindfulness, chunking, or habit stacking.
    • Noise from office chatter, text notifications, or news alerts can drain your attention span. 
    • Regular movement and consistent sleep can directly influence how well the brain
    Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

    Synaptigen Reviews 2025: Best Brain Health & Memory Support

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    The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Supplements like Synaptigen are not evaluated by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent

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    Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

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    Eating junk food increases risk of cognitive decline, study shows
    Graphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2025.08.016

    A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain’s memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction.

    Mental Health and Brain Health

    Your fat is responsible for your bad mental health; Study suggests keto diet could rewire your brain and improve mood

    3 min read
    A study from Ohio State University found that a well-formulated ketogenic diet or “keto” diet, which has become a popular weight loss hack, was associated with a roughly 70 percent reduction in symptoms of major depressive disorder in individuals who
    Technology and Brain Health

    How older people are reaping brain benefits from new tech | Feature Story

    7 min read

    It started with a high school typing course.

    Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired her as an after-school worker while she was still a

    Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

    4 Medications Your Omega-3 Supplement May Interact With

    5 min read
    • Omega-3 supplements are popular for promoting heart and brain health. 
    • But they can interact with blood pressure medications, anticoagulants, aspirin and ibuprofen.
    • If you take omega-3s, speak to your health care provider about potential drug interactions.

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