Green Tea Molecules Break Up Alzheimer's Tau Tangles

DIET RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE:

A molecule found in green tea helped UCLA biochemists discover several molecules that can destroy tau fiber. Learn more.

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Olive Oil & Lettuce Protect Brain from Vascular Dementia

DIET & NUTRITION: A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia. Learn which foods are helpful and why.

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Alzheimer's Mealtime: Eat Together to Eat Well

FOOD:

With dementia, it's not just what you eat - it's also how and where! Learn more...

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Red Plates for Eating with Dementia

MEALTIME:

If you couldn’t see your mashed potatoes,  you probably wouldn’t eat them. That's why what "The Red Plate Study" found was astonishing! Alzheimer's patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates. Find out why.

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B3 Blocks Alzheimer's, Boosts Memory & Mood

BETTER MEMORY AND BEHAVIOR, with reduced levels of Alzheimer's tau, were achieved in the lab by supplementing drinking water with nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3. Learn what these important results mean to Alzheimer's.

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2 Ways Too Much Copper Accelerates Alzheimer's

VIDEO+ARTICLE:

Copper hits the brain with a double-punch. It inhibits clearance of, AND stimulates production of, Alzheimer's plaque. See strong evidence that copper is a key player in Alzheimer’s disease.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: How to Boost Brain Health

HEALTHY New Year's resolutions can prevent dementia. Learn ways to lower your risk of dementia and attain lifelong benefits.

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Meat and Cognitive Decline

VIDEO:

There is an explanation for why meat eaters may be at higher risk of developing dementia than vegetarians. Watch now.

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Healthy Berry-Rich Sangria for a Sparkling New Year

BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE:

Ring in the New Year in style and moderation with this tantalizing sangria. Red wine is brain-healthy in moderation (1 or 2 glasses), because it is rich in resveratrol, which keeps neurons young and strong. Berries pack a neuroprotective punch, with their rich complement of fisetin and antioxidants. Raise your glass to this "low-risk-big-taste"  fruit-and-wine pair. Happy New Year!

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Rosemary Emulates Aricept & Donepezil

VIDEO & ARTICLE:

Aricept^® (generic: donepezil) treats Alzheimer's by blocking AChE. Rosemary does that naturally. Learn about rosemary's dementia-fighting benefits from USDA Dr. J. Duke. See how dietary rosemary strengthens memory.

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Put the Kettle On to Head Off Dementia

PREVENTION DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE:

A daily cup of tea -- and other delicious options -- could help you to enjoy better health late in life. Read on to learn more.

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Treating Dementia with Coconut Oil

DIET VIDEO: The jury is out on coconut oil for dementia. Many institutions remain skeptical, while others cautiously review clinical trials. In the meantime, people who don't have time to wait are asking about it. Here's a practical video based on the current literature. (This video does not contain medical advice. Always ask your doctor before using coconut oil for dementia.)

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Green Tea, Cocoa & Red Wine Reduce Beta Amyloid Plaques

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Researchers say compounds found in green tea, red wine, cocoa and certain fruits and nuts were found to diminish amyloid plaques with no side effects. Learn more.

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Brains are Nuts about Nuts

HEALTH CHART + 2 VIDEOS + ARTICLE:

In 4,000 elders, nuts boosted cognition by 60% and delayed memory decline by 2 years. See the "Healthy Nuts" chart, detailing the benefits of 10 different nuts. Watch these videos to learn why long-term, high nut consumption is a key to better thinking in older adults.

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Old Brains Like High Cholesterol

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE:

People over 85, with a cholesterol increase, showed less decline in cognition and thinking. Should we stop our statins and change our diets?

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$2M Donated to Film Documentary on How Lifestyle Affects Alzheimer’s Disease

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

An award-winning director joins the nation’s largest independent registered investment advisory firm to film a documentary on clinical trials by diet guru Dr. Dean Ornish, aimed at slowing – or even reversing – the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Read on to learn more.

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Wine, Cheese, Lamb & Memory?

DIET & RESEARCH: Diet modifications, including more wine and cheese, may help reduce cognitive decline, a study suggests.

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Controlling Your Insulin Level is the Best Way to Prevent Alzheimer's

TEDx HEALTH VIDEO:

Alzheimer's & brain insulin are so strongly connected, it's earned Alzheimer's the nickname, "Type-3 Diabetes." Watch this eye-opening, entertaining video to understand the connection. Find out what you can do.

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Beer Hops Can Protect Against Alzheimer's

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world -- but it also has specific health benefits, including the ability to protect against Alzheimer's. Learn more.

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Dark Chocolate Boosts Memory

DIET NEWS - ARTICLE & VIDEO:

These studies show dark chocolate improves memory & mood, boosts immunity and reduces stress as well as inflammation.

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