It's a classic in summery fruit salads (not to mention one of our favorite year-round yogurt and oatmeal toppers), well known for its antioxidant prowess and low calorie count. But some of the blueberry's health benefits and fun facts aren't exactly common knowledge. It's a classic in summery fruit salads (not to mention one of our favorite year-round yogurt and oatmeal ... Continue Reading
Regular Physical Activity Better Than Drugs in Lowering Alzheimer’s Risk
This article discusses a research reporting that moderate and regular physical activity is better than any drug in lowering Alzheimer's disease risk. Alzheimer's disease recently escalated to become the sixth leading cause of death in the US, as five million people presently live with the disease, causing an estimated 210 billion dollars in health care costs each year. ... Continue Reading
Proven Ways to Keep Aging Minds Healthy
This article reviews the studies that were aimed at preventing cognitive decline and concludes that something does appear to work when it comes to keeping aging minds healthy. A review of studies that have aimed to prevent cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease, has found little to no evidence that Big Pharma's pills offer any help at all. However, the ... Continue Reading
Even Mildly Vitamin B-12 Deficient Adults At Risk Of Steeper Cognitive Decline
This article reports the findings of a research team about the association between mild vitamin B-12 deficiency in older adults and accelerated cognitive decline. Being mildly vitamin B-12 deficient could be an indication that some older adults are at a greater risk for accelerated cognitive decline, an observational study from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human ... Continue Reading