Nutrition for Brain Health

Common supplement found to improve cognitive health and prevent dementia

5 min read

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.

Mental Health and Brain Health

Ethnicity and mental health impact brain health in rural older adults

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A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on November 27, 2024, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled “Neurocognitive disparities: investigating ethnicity and mental health in rural aging adults.”

Researchers Carol Fadalla, Jonathan Singer, Peter Rerick, Lauren

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Diet and lifestyle impact the development and progression of Alzheimer’s dementia

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1. Introduction

1.1. Current state of Alzheimer’s dementia research

With age being a prime risk factor for dementia and the rising life expectancy, the global burden of this devastating condition is expected to increase exponentially. According to the Global Burden

Supplements and Medications for Brain Health

Supplements for Brain Health with ADHD: Fish Oil, Zinc, Magnesium

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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
Mental Health and Brain Health

Walking And Connection Are Huge For Your Brain Health. What Happens If You Do Them Together?

8 min read

The brain is your body’s command center—so keeping it in working order is really a nonnegotiable. While doctors have repeatedly recommended factors like eating well and trying to do new activities to support brain health, research over the last few

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

Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain health: 5 simple ways to reduce the risk of decline

10 min read

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