Mental Health and Brain Health

Higher omega-3 blood levels linked to reduced early-onset dementia risk despite genetics

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A new analysis on more than 217,000 adults reveals a potential link between higher omega-3 fatty acids in the blood and a 35–40% lower risk of developing early-onset dementia, regardless of genetic predispositions for the disease. Moreover, the full spectrum

Nutrition for Brain Health

Could Cheese Help Boost Brain Health? A New Study Suggests High-Fat Dairy May Lower Dementia Risk

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A new study published in Neurology suggests that eating high-fat cheese and cream may be associated with a lower risk of dementia. It is important to note that this was an observational study, which means the researchers

Nutrition for Brain Health

Five ‘Mediterranean diet’ rules can bolster brain health and cut dementia risk

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Dementia is a set of symptoms associated with a progressive decline in brain function

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With an ageing population, dementia is a growing problem in the UK(Image: Olga Rolenko/Getty Images)

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Nutrition for Brain Health

High-fat cheese, cream linked to lower risk of dementia: Study

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People who regularly ate higher-fat cheese and cream had a lower risk of developing dementia over 25 years, while low-fat dairy and other dairy foods showed no clear association, according to a new study.

Those who consumed 50 grams per

Nutrition for Brain Health

This Nutrient Deficiency Raises Alzheimer’s Risk

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  • Choline is an essential micronutrient for a healthy brain and nervous system. 
  • Low blood choline levels are linked with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Choline is found in seafood, meat, dairy, nuts, potatoes, legumes and whole grains.

Choline is

Mental Health and Brain Health

Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power |

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Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power
Keeping your brain sharp is key to overall health and preventing dementia. Science highlights exercise as a powerful tool. Aerobic activities boost oxygen flow and nurture brain cells, while weight training improves memory and brain structure. Even light exercises like
The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

How Obesity Could Fuel Alzheimer’s Risk, Per A New Study

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  • A new study explores the connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Researchers found different cellular messengers in people with obesity that signal plaque formation in the brain.
  • Here’s what this means for you, according to doctors.

Scientists

Nutrition for Brain Health

4 worst breakfast habits that increase dementia risk and harm brain health |

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4 worst breakfast habits that increase dementia risk and harm brain health

Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. While there is currently no cure, lifestyle choices, especially diet, can play a significant role in slowing its progression and protecting brain health. Nutrition fuels the brain, and

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

How a Sense of Purpose Protects Against Dementia Risk

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  • 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
Mental Health and Brain Health

Extreme weather events put children’s brains and mental health at risk, researchers warn

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Scientists say rising climate disasters could act as hidden childhood traumas, reshaping brain development and fueling mental health crises without urgent global action.

Extreme weather events put children’s brains and mental health at risk, researchers warnPerspective: Extreme weather and climate-related adverse childhood experiences are a humanitarian crisis during the 21st century. Image