Nutrition for Brain Health

How Adding Omega-3s to Your Diet Supports Brain Health

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After a hemorrhagic stroke—in which a blood vessel ruptures in the brain—32-year-old Kelly Fucheck changed her diet to restore her overall physical and mental health. Now 46, she and her family eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole

Nutrition for Brain Health

Should You Be Talking To Your Mental Health Provider About Your Diet?

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It’s easy to roll your eyes when you hear about yet another study that links a certain food to good mental health. After all, conditions like depression and anxiety are complicated, and it seems unfair to suggest that adding a

Nutrition for Brain Health

Lower waist-to-hip ratio, diet may be linked to better memory

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A lower waist-to-hip ratio may be linked to better brain health in older age, according to new research. Natalie JEFFCOTT/Stocksy
  • BMI has been used to measure a person’s health since the early 1970s.
  • Over the last few
Nutrition for Brain Health

Healthier Diet, Lower WHR Improved Cognitive Brain Function

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Taking advantage of healthier diets and aiming to lower waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) in midlife translated to greater brain and cognitive health later in life, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.1 For populations aged 48 to 70

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

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.

What Is It?

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

5 min read

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: 

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