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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

How a Sense of Purpose Protects Against Dementia Risk

How a Sense of Purpose Protects Against Dementia Risk
5 min read
  • A new study suggests that there’s a key lifestyle tweak you should make during retirement to protect your brain health.
  • People who said they had a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28 percent less likely to develop
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Nutrition for Brain Health

Vitamin K protects the aging brain in many important ways

Vitamin K protects the aging brain in many important ways
4 min read

Vitamin K may have a more significant role in brain function than expected, particularly as we age. Widely known for its role in blood clotting, this vitamin – contained in green veggies such as spinach, kale, and broccoli – could

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Mediterranean diet protects white matter integrity

Mediterranean diet protects white matter integrity
6 min read
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Research in a Latino/Hispanic cohort shows how a Mediterranean diet improves brain health. Irina Ozhigova/Stocksy
  • The Mediterranean diet is widely known for its heart health benefits, but new research suggests its impact on brain health extends beyond
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