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12/04/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Here’s how fermented foods can support brain health
Fermented foods are known for being highly nutritious. According to research, the fermentation process improves not just the shelf life of plant-based foods but also their nutritional quality by increasing the bioavailability of nutrients and reducing their antinutrient content. It also facilitates the release of polyphenols from antinutrient complexes, thus increasing the antioxidant potential of such foods. This […]
09/17/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New study reveals link between cataracts and vascular dementia
A new study has found that cataracts can increase a person’s risk of dementia, particularly vascular dementia. Also known as vascular cognitive impairment, vascular dementia is characterized by impaired thinking skills caused by obstructions in the blood flow to various regions of the brain. This reduced blood flow deprives brain cells of much-needed oxygen and […]
08/29/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Studies suggest these nutrients can help lower your dementia risk
Dementia is a general term used to describe cognitive symptoms commonly associated with neurodegenerative diseases. These symptoms include loss of memory, language, problem-solving skills and other cognitive abilities. Dementia symptoms are triggered by abnormal changes in the brain and also affect feelings, behavior, relationships and one’s ability to function in everyday life. According to research, […]
07/03/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Want to boost brain health and prevent dementia? Vitamin D supplementation is the key, says study
Vitamin D is often linked to many health benefits such as strong bones and teeth and a healthy immune system. Reports also suggest that having adequate levels of vitamin D can help reduce your risk of depression. But science says vitamin D can offer more. According to a recent study by researchers from Canada and the U.K., […]
04/03/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
6 Mushrooms you can eat to prevent cognitive impairment and reduce your dementia risk
A recent study by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) found that older adults who consume more mushrooms in their diet have a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment than those who don’t. Mild cognitive impairment is a condition defined by experts as the stage between the expected cognitive decline that occurs with age […]
01/11/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
5G Danger: 4 Ways 5G wireless technology can seriously harm human health
Fifth generation (5G) networks, which are touted to support faster mobile connections, are actively being rolled out around the world. However, 5G produces radiofrequency (RF) radiation and electromagnetic energy fields (EMF), which are increasingly being recognized as new types of environmental pollution. They have also been linked to serious health issues. Here are four reasons why […]
06/13/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study links midlife obesity and belly fat to cognitive aging
Obesity is linked to serious health problems like hypertension, coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. But a study has found that, on top of these conditions, obesity in midlife is also a major contributor to cognitive aging. For their study, researchers at Iowa State University (ISU) analyzed data collected over the span of six […]
06/05/2023
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Consuming more antioxidant flavanols slows memory decline in older adults
A recent study published in the journal PNAS linked age-related memory loss to a diet low in flavanols. The study found that replenishing these phytonutrients improved the performance of older adults on memory tests, indicating the importance of flavanols for optimal brain health in aging populations. The research, which included more than 3,500 older adults, found a correlation […]
12/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compounds from two Nigerian vegetables found to inhibit enzymes implicated in neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative disease is a term used for conditions that affect the function of neurons in the human brain. Unlike other cells in the body, neurons, or nerve cells, are incapable of cell reproduction. Once neurons are injured, degenerate or die, the body cannot replace them with new ones. This is why neurodegenerative diseases are debilitating and very […]
12/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Alkaloids from Lasianthera africana and Gongronema latifolium found to prevent neurodegeneration
In this study, researchers at the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria investigated the in vitro modulatory effect of alkaloids obtained from two commonly consumed vegetables in southern Nigeria. Their findings were published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Plants produce alkaloids as part of their defense mechanism against herbivores. Alkaloids are known to have […]
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