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The Impact of a High-Fat Diet on Your Brain
A new study in mice reveals a direct link between a high-fat diet and an increase in diabetes, as well as a decline in cognitive abilities, such as the development of anxiety, depression, and worsening Alzheimer’s disease.
Lettuce: Leafy, Healthy, and Delicious!
Eating salads that contain a variety of types of lettuce is associated with several health benefits, including higher nutrient intake, consuming fewer calories, and slower cognitive decline associated with aging...
Can Active Phase Calorie Restriction Increase Life Span?
If you’re looking to extend your life, the timing and quantity of your meals may be the key...
Stay Active to Stay Sharp as You Age
"It may be that physical activity exerts a global sustaining effect, supporting and stimulating healthy function of proteins that facilitate synaptic transmission throughout the brain."
Activity Ideas for Seniors
Want to help your clients get moving? Here are a few ways for them to start...
Even Moderate Drinking Can Increase the Risk of Dementia
This research study suggests that drinking 4 glasses of wine or 4 pints of beer per week raises the risk of dementia...
Weight Management in Your 70s and Beyond!
I’m 75 years old and lost 25 pounds in a year while eating ice cream, chocolate and wine. But how? Here are the details...
Go Inside the MIND Diet
Want to learn more about the MIND diet and explore ways to help your audience get the basics too?
For Better Brain Health, MIND Your Eating Pattern
Rush University Medical Center scientists have discovered that older adults may benefit from a nutritious diet known as the MIND diet...
Processed Food May Decrease Processing in Your Brain
A recent study on aging rats found a link to a diet high in processed food and signs of memory loss after just four weeks. The upside? Adding omega-3-fatty acid supplements helped prevent memory problems and decreased inflammatory effects in older rats...
How Can You Resist?
A 16-week home based program using resistance bands helps older adults with type 2 diabetes...
Obesity May Exacerbate Alzheimer's Disease
A new study out of the University of Sheffield has discovered that being overweight may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease...
Less Food, More Life
Although the benefits of calorie restriction have been known for a while, new research shows the nitty gritty of cellular pathways and how eating less protects against aging...
Gut Bacteria Linked to Healthy Aging Part One: Microbiome and Aging
If you want to stay physically strong and mentally vibrant as you age, eating to promote a healthy microbiome is one strategy to consider.
Fasting Over Feasting
New research is finding that fasting may be a better option for weight loss than we thought. It may also provide a whole host of other benefits...
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