Nutrition

Ask the Doctor: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
Q: What’s the difference between memory care and assisted living? A: Memory care and assisted living facilities provide many of the same services, but there are important distinctions. Assisted living facilities offer “levels of care.” For example, level one may include verbal reminders for bathing and dressing, whereas level two … Read More

News Briefs: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
Exercise and Cognition Previous research has suggested that physical activity lowers your risk of dementia as you age. The benefit is thought to derive from the cardiovascular protection offered by exercise. It can help prevent high blood pressure and excessive weight gain, both of which are associated with dementia. A … Read More

News Briefs: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
Researchers Tout Benefits of “Travel Therapy” for People with Dementia [caption id="attachment_142184" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Halfpoint Images | Getty Images[/caption] Art therapy and music therapy have been shown to break through the wall of dementia in some people and spark a sense of creativity, expression, and recollections that may have … Read More

Research Roundup: September 2022

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
• Cranberries May Boost Memory. Eating about one cup of fresh cranberries daily (or dried or powdered) may improve memory in healthy older adults, researchers say. Healthy adults ages 50 to 80 consumed cranberry powder equal to one cup fresh cranberries for 12 weeks and showed an increase in memory … Read More

Turn Up the Heat!

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
[caption id="attachment_142141" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Iridenta Florescu / 500px | Getty ImagesEnjoy the spice![/caption] The Folklore. The chili pepper was named “pepper” by Christopher Columbus on a Caribbean exploration when he assumed, based on the spicy hot taste, it was related to black pepper. There’s no relation, but the name … Read More

What You Need to Know about the Nutritarian Diet

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
If you’ve decided it’s time to put more plant foods on your plate, there are plenty of plant-based diet programs to choose from. [caption id="attachment_142137" align="alignleft" width="300"] © Hill Street Studios | Getty ImagesThe Nutritarian Diet might be right for you—make sure it is a fit before starting out.[/caption] Several, … Read More

The Beauty of Blue

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
In the quest for optimal nutrition, we’ve all been instructed (time and time again) to try and “eat the rainbow.” For those that might be unfamiliar with this phrase, this suggestion means that you should stock your plate with a wide range of fruits and vegetables representing the various hues … Read More

Simmer Sauces

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
[caption id="attachment_142127" align="alignright" width="300"] © Ulga | Getty Images Quick and easy, sauces make the meal.[/caption] How often does dinner time roll around and you’d rather do anything but cook? Eating out or doing take-out can be costly and often, lacking in healthy choices. Simmer sauces to the rescue! Simmer … Read More

Pump Up the Iron

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
[caption id="attachment_142124" align="alignleft" width="300"] © insemar | Getty ImagesThere are many animal and plant-based foods to choose from that can provide the iron your body needs.[/caption] Why is iron so crucial to our bodies? “We need adequate iron to produce hemoglobin and myoglobin, an essential part of red blood cells … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Gingerol

Aug 17, 2022 · · Memory
Overview. Ginger is a commonly used spice in world-wide cuisine. It contains many active compounds, with gingerol being [caption id="attachment_142121" align="alignright" width="300"] © topthailand | Getty Images[/caption] the most abundant. Gingerol is also responsible for some of the “spicy” flavor we experience when we consume ginger. In ginger supplements, the … Read More

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