Berries Boost Memory
Posted by Staff (05/01/2012 @ 8:16 pm)

Berries may help your brain fight off forgetfulness.
Antioxidants help protect against free radicals that destroy cells.
Flavonoids in berries may be the boost your brain needs to maintain memory and cognitive function.
The latest target of interest is berries. A study of more than 16,000 women over age 70 suggests there is a connection between berries and memory problems. Specifically, women who ate the most berries per week were likely to have up to a 2.5-year advantage in terms of when they showed signs of memory decline.
The health benefits of berries come in a tasty package with no side affects.
By making a yummy food choice you do yourself a favor.
Alzheimer’s Treatment By 2025
Posted by Staff (01/21/2012 @ 11:28 pm)

Finding an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s has become a priority for the U.S. government.
Regardless, an estimated 5.4 million Americans already have Alzheimer’s or similar dementias — and how to help their families cope with day-to-day care is a priority, the advisory committee made clear Tuesday.
The disease is growing steadily as the population ages: By 2050, 13 million to 16 million Americans are projected to have Alzheimer’s, costing $1 trillion in medical and nursing home expenditures. That doesn’t count the billions of dollars in unpaid care provided by relatives and friends.
Among the goals being debated for the national plan:
—Begin a national public awareness campaign of dementia’s early warning signs, to improve timely diagnosis.
—Give primary care doctors the tools to assess signs of dementia as part of Medicare’s annual check-up.
—Have caregivers’ health, physical and mental, regularly checked.
—Improve care-planning and training for families so they know what resources are available for their loved one and themselves.
Pecans are the “Wonder Nut” for Your Brain
Posted by Staff (08/02/2011 @ 8:41 pm)

It even looks like a brain!
Help protect your brain health with antioxidant rich pecans.
Eating a handful of pecans will also provide you with more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and several B vitamins, Hubrich said. Pecans are naturally cholesterol-free and sodium-free.
Researchers suggest vitamin E – a natural antioxidant found in pecans – may provide a key element to neurological protection shown in the study.
Antioxidants are nutrients found in foods that help protect against cell damage, and studies have shown, can help fight diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer and heart disease.
Pecans are the most antioxidant-rich tree nut and are among the top 15 foods to contain the highest antioxidant capacity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Discovery of New Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Genes May Help in Treating Patients
Posted by Staff (04/04/2011 @ 8:37 pm)

Alzhimer’s is a growing problem as the population ages.
The challenge lies in early detection and treatments which target the four degenerative pathways to alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although specific genetic mutations are known to cause the early onset form of the disease, the late onset form is thought to arise from a complex interaction of susceptibility genes and other risk factors