Nutrition for Brain Health

The #1 Food to Limit to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

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  • Limiting candy in your diet may support brain health, as high added sugar intake could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. 
  • A brain-healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, managing chronic diseases, staying socially engaged and following diets like the MIND diet. 
Nutrition for Brain Health

What is the Mind diet? The simple swaps that could slash your risk of dementia

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Nutrition for Brain Health

This Brain-Healthy Diet Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

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Researchers are getting closer to identifying how certain diets can reduce the risk for developing dementia — even in later adulthood.

In preliminary findings presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference, study participants who adopted an eating pattern
Technology and Brain Health

Digital Dementia is a real thing, and can literally ‘fry’ your brain: here’s why you should be worried

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Digital Dementia is a real thing, and can literally 'fry' your brain: here's why you should be worried

There is no escaping technology in today’s digital age. You name it and we have it – tabs, smart phones, laptops etc. These devices, though convenient, have made it difficult for us to ever be disconnected – both from people

Technology and Brain Health

New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people | Health News

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In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what …

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Lifestyle choices and cognitive health linked to future dementia risk

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The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person’s cognitive ability, functional limitations and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness, according to a new RAND report.

Related new research

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

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