We used to think that it was only genetics and childhood experiences that shaped the health and function of our brains. As for the idea that what we eat could influence our grey matter? Well, that wasn’t even considered.
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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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On Jan. 30, registered dietitian Leslie Beck answered reader questions on the keys to healthy aging, which habits can improve cognitive health and longevity, and how to manage a diet that
Food fuels the body, but research increasingly shows that it also supports the brain. A new Special Collection on Nutrition and the Brain in ASN’s The Journal of Nutrition brings together research from the growing field of nutritional cognitive neuroscience.
We used to think that it was only genetics and childhood experiences that shaped the health and function of our brains. As for the idea that what we eat could influence our grey matter? Well, that wasn’t even considered.
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Nutrition is crucial for the development of our health, and it’s vital that we pay attention to whether the foods we consume are actually meeting our nutritional requirements. Of the many organs we have, the brain requires specific components for
Taking a pro-active approach to live a longer life in good health is a priority for many middle-aged and older adults and, increasingly, younger generations.
Mounting research continues to uncover how the foods you eat – and the ones you
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.
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Maggie Moon, MS, RD is a Los Angeles–based dietitian who specializes in brain health and healthy aging. Her career includes developing curricula for grade school to grad school students, conducting research and development for healthy meals, leading
If you’ve been feeling unfocused, forgetful, or mentally drained, you might be experiencing brain fog—a cluster of symptoms like fatigue, confusion, and difficulty concentrating that can disrupt daily life.
“Brain fog, which describes symptoms like dissociation, fatigue, forgetfulness, and excessive