Nutrition for Brain Health

A 25-year study found an unexpected link between cheese and dementia

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A major long-term study from Sweden found that middle-aged and older adults who ate more full-fat cheese and cream had a lower risk of developing dementia. While the results may sound encouraging, researchers emphasize that they should be interpreted with …

Nutrition for Brain Health

The best ways to lower your cholesterol and improve brain health, according to nutrition expert Leslie Beck

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On Jan. 30, registered dietitian Leslie Beck answered reader questions on the keys to healthy aging, which habits can improve cognitive health and longevity, and how to manage a diet that

Nutrition for Brain Health

How Nutrition Shapes Brain Health: A New Special Collection from The Journal of Nutrition

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Food fuels the body, but research increasingly shows that it also supports the brain. A new Special Collection on Nutrition and the Brain in ASN’s The Journal of Nutrition brings together research from the growing field of nutritional cognitive neuroscience.

Nutrition for Brain Health

What Happens to Your Brain When You Eat Choline-Rich Foods Like Eggs

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Key Takeaways

  • Eating choline-rich foods like eggs may help slow brain aging and support overall brain health.
  • Most Americans do not get enough choline in their diets.
  • Choline deficiency is more prevalent among women.

Eggs contain a variety of essential

Nutrition for Brain Health

Brain Tailored Nutrition Will Be Huge This Year: X Simple Ways To Boost Your Cognitive Fitness

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We used to think that it was only genetics and childhood experiences that shaped the health and function of our brains. As for the idea that what we eat could influence our grey matter? Well, that wasn’t even considered.

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