Brain-Friendly Fats
There’s nothing fishy about omega-3 fatty acids Dietary fat is in fashion — and the type of fat you eat matters, especially for your brain health. The human brain is nearly 60% fat, and it thrives on fatty acid molecules for optimal function and health. Because the body cannot make fatty acids from scratch, it’s important to get […]
Beating Strong
Brain health relies on heart health On a Sunday evening in September 2019, George Hristov headed for bed when he suddenly felt a tremendous pain grip his chest. His doctor had warned him about his high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but Hristov had largely written it off. Now, though, he took the warning signs […]
4 Natural Ways to Maintain Brain Health
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I keep reading about disappointing drug trials to help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. What else can I do to reduce my risk and improve my brain health? A: A few decades ago, the state of our brain was believed to be beyond our control. Conventional wisdom […]
Tips to Combat Age-Related Forgetfulness
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Why do people become more forgetful as they age? A: It’s common to have moments of forgetfulness about where we put the keys, why we walked into a room, or what an object is called. This reflects age-related changes in thinking skills. Over time we can expect […]
Could artificial sweeteners be bad for your brain?
Harvard Health Blog Sometimes it seems like people trying to choose a healthy diet and watch their weight can’t catch a break. Past studies have linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. So it’s easy to understand the appeal of diet soft drinks and other artificially sweetened beverages. […]
Study discusses a link between artificial sweeteners and brain risks
A: Sometimes it seems like people trying to choose a healthy diet and watch their weight can’t catch a break. Past studies have linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks with cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and obesity. So it’s easy to understand the appeal of diet soft drinks and other artificially sweetened beverages. If […]
Eating for Brain Health
Eating well is important for your brain, not just your body. And tops among brain food is salmon, particularly wild salmon, which stars in this recipe for Pumpkin Seed Encrusted Salmon with Blueberry Balsamic Reduction. Both salmon and pumpkin seeds boast high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential in brain tissue development and […]
The MIND Diet
New eating approach can help your brain Your brain health is closely linked to what you eat. New research looking into diet and dementia reveals that your daily food choices can play a powerful role in preventing cognitive decline and dementia, the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Two plant-based diets have […]
Brain Boosts
Nourish Your Noggin with Lifestyle Changes Your brain needs to be well fueled, exercised and nurtured to be at its healthiest. While supplements and iPhone games might promise quick boosts, lifestyle changes can have a huge impact on your brain’s health. Here are the easiest ways to keep your brain youthful and strong—no phone app purchases required. Infographic by […]
