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Nutrition for Brain Health

Researchers Test Nutrition-Based Approach to Protect Brain Health in Older Adults at High Risk for Alzheimer’s

Researchers Test Nutrition-Based Approach to Protect Brain Health in Older Adults at High Risk for Alzheimer’s
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A Rutgers Health study explores whether alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) can support good memory functions and brain vascular health

Rutgers researchers are launching a clinical trial to explore whether alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)-enriched nutrition can improve memory and brain health in older

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Mind and body movement shown to cut dementia risk

Mind and body movement shown to cut dementia risk
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When it comes to staying sharper longer, a Massachusetts expert said it’s about much more than getting physical exercise. Dr. Peter Wayne, director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Mass General Brigham, said practices like Tai Chi have …

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Nitrates in drinking water and meat linked to dementia, but vegetables offset risk

Nitrates in drinking water and meat linked to dementia, but vegetables offset risk
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Danish researchers have found that dietary nitrate from vegetables may lower dementia risk. However, they linked the same nutrient found in drinking water and in animal foods to a higher risk. 

The study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia followed over 54,000

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Obesity’s brain health risk may depend on where fat is stored

Obesity’s brain health risk may depend on where fat is stored
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Obesity may impact brain health, depending on where fat is stored in the body, not just on total body fat. New research studying this effect offers insights into the specific risks of fat distribution patterns. 

Researchers at The Affiliated Hospital

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Mental Health and Brain Health

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

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

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Nutrition for Brain Health

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

Could Cheese Help Boost Brain Health? A New Study Suggests High-Fat Dairy May Lower Dementia Risk
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Assorted cheeses and a pitcher of milk displayed on a table, with dairy cows standing in a barn in the background.
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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

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Nutrition for Brain Health

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

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

12:32, 19 Dec 2025Updated 12:33, 19 Dec 2025

Senior red haired woman holding head in hands, feel pain and hopelessness in medical clinic or nursing home in front of the window
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

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

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