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The MIND diet is a dietary plan designed to promote brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. Its name is an acronym for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”, combining aspects of the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension). Here’s a breakdown of what it emphasizes: 1....[ Read More... ]
1. Major U.S. Study: Multi‑Domain Lifestyle Works A recent U.S. clinical trial involving over 2,100 adults aged 60–79 showed that a structured lifestyle program - combining regular exercise, the MIND diet, brain-training, and social engagement - helped participants think cognitively up to two years younger than expected. The group doing the structured intervention did better than...[ Read More... ]
Common over-the-counter medications like Benadryl and Tylenol PM contain anticholinergic drugs that may increase dementia risk with long-term use. Learn the science, risks, and safer alternatives.It’s a common scenario: you grab an over-the-counter (OTC) medication to relieve allergies, fall asleep faster, or treat cold symptoms. While these products offer quick relief, many contain a class...[ Read More... ]
Dark chocolate, a chocoholic's dream, has been touted for its health benefits thanks to its rich antioxidant content. But recent news has cast a shadow on this indulgence, raising concerns about lead and cadmium lurking within those delicious squares.The Culprits: Lead and CadmiumCadmium: This sneaky metal accumulates in the body over time, damaging the kidneys and bones (osteoporosis)....[ Read More... ]
EWG (the Environmental Working Group) has put out their annual list for which fruits and vegetables they found to have the most pesticide residue, termed the “Dirty Dozen”:1. Strawberries2. Apples3. Nectarines4. Peaches5. Celery6. Grapes7. Cherries8. Spinach9. Tomatoes10. Sweet bell peppers11. Cherry tomatoes12. CucumbersFor the last five years apples were #1, but now it's...[ Read More... ]
Successful epliepsy treatment with purified cannabinoid, without THC, posted on the UCSF official website article on January 05, 2016:“Better treatment for children with uncontrolled seizures is desperately needed,” said Maria Roberta Cilio, MD, PhD, senior author and director of research at the UCSF Pediatric Epilepsy Center. “It’s...[ Read More... ]
On ABC news and other media there is talk about a new study published in the Journal of America Medical Association Neurology that claims that heartburn drugs are linked to dimentia. The study focused on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) drugs such as Prevacid, Nexium, and Prilosec, that work by lowering the amount of acid produced by the stomach.German researchers examined the...[ Read More... ]
