Archive for the 'Brain Health' Category



Omega-3 supplements may assist those with mild Alzheimer’s disease

Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help slow the cognitive decline associated with mild Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent Swedish study. Researchers found that patients with very mild cases of the disease benefited from taking DHA and EPA supplements - two types of omega-3 fats.
This research provides yet more evidence that omega-3 fats — […]

The Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

Eating a “Mediterranean” diet may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study from Columbia University Medical Center. Researchers believe that the diet — already believed to lower the risk of several other diseases, including cancer, high cholesterol, and diabetes — may provide protection against Alzheimer’s by reducing inflammation in the […]

Study: Vegetables can keep your brain young & fight memory problems

Eating vegetables may help to slow the mental decline often associated with aging, according to a new US study. Researchers from Chicago’s Rush Institute for Healthy Aging found that older people who eat more than 2 servings of veggies per day appear significantly “younger” mentally compared to people who eat few or no veggies. The […]

Drinking red wine might help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Drinking red wine may help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Researchers found that giving Cabernet Sauvignon to mice significantly reduced levels of Alzheimer’s disease-type brain deterioration and protected memory function.
From the Mount Sinai School of Medicine:
Cabernet sauvignon red wine reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s […]

Tocotrienol — a form of vitamin E — may protect against stroke

News research suggests that tocotrienol (or TCT), an alternative form of vitamin E, may help to protect against stroke and other diseases when taken orally.
From Ohio State University :
Two recent studies offer new evidence suggesting an alternative form of natural vitamin E can be taken by mouth and will reach the blood in humans at […]