Diet

Do Brains Shrink When Waists Expand?

September 1, 2024 No Comments

DIET VIDEO: What is the link between weight loss, mental performance, decision-making and dementia risk?

Diet’s Effect on 500,000 British Brains

August 22, 2024 No Comments

Our change in diet has been proposed as being the underlying reason for the dramatic increase in the prevalence of Type II diabetes that we are observing worldwide in our time. What’s that doing to our brains?

Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

August 22, 2024 No Comments

A preclinical study finds that a natural component in basil reduces neurotoxicity in the Alzheimer’s brain. Learn more.

Coconut Fish Curry

August 6, 2024 No Comments

RECIPE: “Brain foods” are neuroprotective, fighting Alzheimer’s by lowering risk and helping to resist cognitive decline. This flavorful dish combines 4 of the best “brain foods”: fish, coconut oil, curry and fenugreek. Enjoy its Indian flair.

Saffron Improves Alzheimer’s

July 26, 2024 No Comments

DIET VIDEO: See the results of a full-blown double-blind randomized trial where saffron was added to a dementia diet.

Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s

July 22, 2024 18 Comments

J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.

How Much MCT Oil Do Alzheimer’s Diets Need?

July 8, 2024 29 Comments

VIDEO + INFO: Cheaper than drugs, natural MCT OIL (Medium Chain Triglycerides) generates ketones, which can boost energy to brain cells in dementia. What are healthy food sources? How much is best?

Sugar Ups Dementia – Every Bit Counts

June 25, 2024 5 Comments

ASTONISHING VIDEO & ARTICLE: Dementia-risk was tested for 17 sugar levels in 2000 people. Each higher level bumped up the risk, without exception. See why researchers found these results so compelling.

Coffee’s Phenylindanes Fight Alzheimer’s Plaque

June 19, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Roasting coffee beans produces Phenylindanes, which inhibit tau and amyloid plaque, the two big culprits behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Learn how they defend against cognitive decline.

Ewan McNay giving TEDx talk on Alzheimer's & Diabetes

Controlling Insulin is the Best Way to Prevent Alzheimer’s

June 13, 2024 No Comments

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.

Bill Gates talking about Alzheimer's research, with a brain scan and a man looking into a microscope in the background.

Bill Gates on the Next Phase of the Alzheimer’s Fight

June 18, 2025

Bill Gates says, “I am blown away by how much we have learned about Alzheimer’s disease over the last couple years.” See his compelling video and insight-filled blog post.

Grandparent with dementia, with daughter and grandchildren

Best Digital Photo Frames for Dementia

June 17, 2025

Looking for the best digital photo frame for a loved one with dementia? Many frames claim to be senior-friendly. We explore the Pix-Star series, rated best for its combination of features and value for the money.

Kindness does not leave you when you give it away, But in fact grows more abundant within your life.

Thought of the Week – Kindness Grows Abundant

June 17, 2025

Kindness does not leave you when you give it away,
But in fact grows more abundant within your life.

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