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Brain-Boosting Supplements?

About 25 percent of adults over 50 take a supplement that promises to improve cognition or cognitive health. As long as these products don’t say they improve or treat diseases like Alzheimer’s or other dementias, they are allowed to make any claims they want—without having to prove they work. So, … Read More

The Great Egg Flip Flop

Q: We were told to avoid eggs for so many years. Why am I now seeing them recommended? A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Stanley N. Gershoff professor of nutrition, lead scientist of the Diet & Chronic Disease Prevention directive, and editor-in-chief of this newsletter, answers. “Eggs are nutritious, affordable, and … Read More

Mind Your Heart

This Valentine’s Day, savor a bite of good chocolate, linger over a meal with a loved one, close your eyes and breathe in the scent of those flowers, or focus on the beauty of your surroundings as you take a peaceful nature walk. These activities are examples of ways you … Read More

Your Fabulous Freezer

Making good use of your freezer can minimize food waste, cut preparation time, save money, and make nutritious choices easier, no matter your schedule. Ready-to Heat Meals. Pre-made frozen meals are convenient, but not always the best choice. If commercially made, they are often high in sodium and/or ultraprocessed. Look … Read More

2025 Food Trends

The predictions are in! Food retailers and marketers have weighed in on which foods and flavors will be in the spotlight in 2025. But are these trendy items healthy choices? Let’s take a look! A Tour of Asia. Korean kimchee, Thai chili-lime, Indian masala, Chinese Sichuan, and Middle Eastern za’atar … Read More

A Healthy Heart Can Benefit Brainpower

· · Cancer
Two recent studies add to evidence that following Life’s Essential 8™ (LE8)—a cardiovascular health metric developed by the American Heart Association (AHA)—benefits cognition. LE8 comprises eight healthy lifestyle components: diet, physical activity, smoking habits, body mass index (BMI, a relation of height to weight), cholesterol, fasting blood sugar (defined as … Read More

Loneliness and Dementia

· · Cancer
New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine adds to evidence showing an association between loneliness and dementia. For the study (Nature Mental Health, Oct. 9, 2024), researchers analyzed data from 21 studies that included more than 608,000 people around the world. The analysis revealed that loneliness increased … Read More

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