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Increase folate intake to decrease Alzheimer’s risk

People with a higher intake of folate — an important B vitamin — are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s, according to new research from Columbia University Medical Center. This is the latest study to show that high folate levels may protect against the disease.
You can boost your folate intake by eating foods such as leafy […]

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 […]

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 […]




 

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