Nutrition for Brain Health

Green-Mediterranean diet, 2 key foods may help

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A variation of the Mediterranean diet, which includes green tea, could help slow brain aging, research indicates. Eugenia Bakanova/Stocksy
  • The Mediterranean diet, which includes lots of fruit, vegetables, and fish, has gained popularity due to its links
Nutrition for Brain Health

Boost brain health: How MIND diet with these 3 lifestyle habits can sharpen memory at any age

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Boost brain health: How MIND diet with these 3 lifestyle habits can sharpen memory at any age

As we grow older, a change in the way our brain operates is to be expected. Forgetting names occasionally or taking a little longer to come to a decision can be a normal aspect of aging. But when these memory

Nutrition for Brain Health

How the Mediterranean Diet Supports Cognitive Health

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  • The Mediterranean diet fuels brain health with vegetables, fruit, fatty fish, legumes, whole grains and low-fat dairy.
  • This diet supports brain health by reducing inflammation, providing neuroprotective nutrients and supporting vascular health.
  • To further support brain health, exercise daily, manage
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Gut diet link to postpartum depression in mothers

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Researchers have uncovered a gut-diet link to postpartum depression, finding that eating a diet of soy, fermented foods, and seaweed may nurture beneficial gut bacteria and protect mothers’ mental health.

With the link between the gut microbiome and mental health

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Green-Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging

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Following a green-Mediterranean diet—which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai—is associated with slower brain aging, according to a study.

The study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, was co-authored by researchers at Ben-Gurion

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Green Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging

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Summary: A large-scale dietary trial has shown that a green-Mediterranean diet can slow brain aging by altering key blood proteins linked to neurodegeneration. Using MRI scans and proteomic profiling, researchers tracked nearly 300 participants over 18 months and found that

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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
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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

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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