Nutrition for Brain Health

The Real-Life Diet of a Harvard and MIT Scientist Who Says the Right Diet Can Make You Smarter

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Additionally, Omega-6 fatty acids, which are present in nuts and seeds and are essential for brain development and health, must be consumed in balance with Omega-3s to support overall well-being. Excessive consumption of Omega-6 fatty acids relative to Omega-3s has

Nutrition for Brain Health

Teaching gut and brain health for seniors in Wilmington, NC

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Did you know that your gut and brain are directly connected? This link exists because the digestive system and central nervous system communicate through the vagus nerve, which transmits sensory information through its nerve fibers.

Nutrition for Brain Health

Diet Review: MIND Diet – The Nutrition Source

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Overhead View of Fresh Omega-3 Rich Foods: A variety of healthy foods like fish, nuts, seeds, fruit, vegetables, and oil

Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them.

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The Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay,

Nutrition for Brain Health

Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science reveals

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While plant-based diets offer neuroprotective benefits, missing key nutrients like B12 and omega-3s could increase cognitive risks—learn how to optimize your diet for brain health.

Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science revealsStudy: Impact of Vegan and Vegetarian Diets on Neurological Health: A Critical Review. Image Credit: 

Nutrition for Brain Health

Common supplement found to improve cognitive health and prevent dementia

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As dementia cases rise worldwide, scientists are digging deeper into how diet influences brain health. A growing body of research highlights the role vitamins and minerals play in preserving cognitive function.

Now, a groundbreaking study suggests that magnesium intake could

Nutrition for Brain Health

Nutrition and Mental Health Part 1: Gut-Brain Axis

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One night on Christmas Eve when I (Kalea) was in elementary school, my father, an electrician, got called out to work because part of the town had lost power. I remember feeling sad (and mad) about how this was unfair.

Nutrition for Brain Health

Mediterranean diet protects white matter integrity

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Research in a Latino/Hispanic cohort shows how a Mediterranean diet improves brain health. Irina Ozhigova/Stocksy
  • The Mediterranean diet is widely known for its heart health benefits, but new research suggests its impact on brain health extends beyond
Nutrition for Brain Health

Low B12 Is Linked To Dementia. How To Know If You’re Getting Enough

6 min read

While vitamin B12 might not be as buzzy as calcium or an immediately recognizable household name like Vitamin C or D, it’s just as important for your health—and particularly your brain health.

This water-soluble vitamin plays a role in a