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Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

Oct 29, 2021

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women.

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Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Oct 29, 2021

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more.

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Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Linda Sechrist

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity.

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Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction

Aug 31, 2021

A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s.

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Recipe: Brain Health Muffins

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Jill Keenon and Joy Curran

Every ingredient in these muffins is a powerhouse for brain health. Not only is this a healthy muffin that doesn’t taste like cardboard, but it will keep you satiated for a long time, help you poop, give your cells nutrients to use and keep your taste buds happy.

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Dementia Is Not Inevitable

Apr 30, 2021

Mindwise Healthcare, in Northbrook, takes a functional medicine approach to cognitive decline. They pursue in-depth diagnostic testing and use the information to help clients implement the targeted nutrition, lifestyle and supplement interventions that will optimize their brain health.

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Keep Off Junk Foods for Cognitive Wellness

Mar 31, 2021

Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating.

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Improve Children’s Brain Health with Better Nutrition

Feb 26, 2021

A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains.

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Manage Bowel Disease to Reduce Dementia Risk

Sep 30, 2020

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study.

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Maisha Wynn Talks About Brain Aneurysm Awareness

Aug 31, 2020 ● By Carrie Jackson

Brain health is directly tied to overall wellness and nutrition, says Chicago lifestyle personality, author and vegan enthusiast Maisha Wynn of Live to Wynn. September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness month, and we talked with her about her own aneurysm, as well as how people can take control of their lives and promote brain health through lifestyle changes such as diet modifications, mindfulness and having an attitude of gratitude.

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Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat

Jul 31, 2020

Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention.

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Reduce Feelings of Overwhelm With Mindfulness Meditation

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Briana Bragg

During hard times, it's common for the brain to operate in survival-based thinking, allowing fear to shut down the logical mind. Briana Bragg of Vacation of the Mind offers tips for using meditation as a powerful, natural method to reduce daily overwhelm and stay o the path to better health and wellness.

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Holistic Support for Optimal Gut Health

Jun 30, 2020 ● By Carrie Jackson

A healthy gut is critical for vitamin absorption, immune response, hormone regulation and many other body functions.

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Reduce Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi

Jun 30, 2020

Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception.

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Natural Thinking: Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance

Jun 30, 2020

Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention.

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