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Improving Brain Health: Experts say the right nutrition can cut dementia risk
Picking certain foods and supplements can help you stay sharper, longer.
Updated: 6:27 AM EST Feb 10, 2026
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Beyond being pleasant ways to pass the time, hobbies are increasingly recognized for giving the brain something it often lacks in modern life: sustained engagement without pressure, performance metrics or constant notifications.
In fact, a growing body of research suggests
When it comes to brain health, you might think about omega-3s, leafy greens, or berries. But there’s another nutrient gaining attention, and it may already be in your kitchen. Ergothioneine, or ERGO, is a powerful antioxidant found primarily in mushrooms,
Brain health is influenced by several everyday habits, and experts state that morning is a critical time to set the foundation for mental efficiency. What you eat, drink, and do shortly after waking can impact focus, alertness, and stamina levels
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Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain?
It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents
Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain?
It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents
Cardiovascular health and mental wellbeing are intricately linked, a connection that has been largely overlooked in conventional medicine. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a US-based cardiologist and heart transplant surgeon, recently brought this connection to the forefront in a widely shared Instagram
Brain fog doesn’t necessarily stem from stress or lack of sleep. Occasionally, it’s something with what one’s eating. The brain is one of the body’s largest energy-hungry organs and requires roughly 20 percent of total energy expenditure and weighs merely
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