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The early years of a child’s life are of upmost importance to brain development. Children are born ready to be taught. According to researchers, 85% of a child’s personality, intellect and skills are cultivated before the age of five. Continue reading
There is plenty of evidence to support the fact that regular exercise can ward off depression, reduce or eliminate anxiety and stress as well as offering many other mental, physical and emotional health benefits. That research is now also finding that it may prevent dementia is probably not a big surprise. Continue reading
When you are craving chocolate and take a bite into your candy bar, it’s a good chance that it’s actually not “chocolate” you are experiencing. What you do taste, however, is a very high amount of sugar, milk and other additives. Continue reading
In a study published in the Archives of Neurology, researchers discovered that a history of depression in older individuals is associated with increased risk for potential cognitive decline and dementia later in life. Depression is a serious mental health condition that can be addressed with non-medication interventions for many people experiencing mild to moderate symptoms. Continue reading
Q. I have frequent migraine headaches. Does this increase my risk of memory loss or dementia? Continue reading
When it comes to celebrating the flavors of foods, our mouth gets all the credit. But in truth, it’s the nose that knows. Continue reading
Even if you’re as high-strung as the saber-tooth squirrel Scrat in “Ice Age,” you can train your brain to calm down, cool out and stay younger. Continue reading
In the ever-shifting lineup of dietary villains, sugar has taken a commanding lead. Even New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has fingered sugar as the major culprit in the obesity epidemic and proposed a ban on the sale of supersize sodas in city restaurants and fast food chains. It’s as bad as exposure to asbestos or smoke, Bloomberg insists, and it’s creating outsize medical bills for the city. He doesn’t know the half of it. Continue reading
What do your favorite wool sweater, your retirement savings account and your brain have in common? They’re all better off if they don’t shrink! But the brains of millions of Americans and Canadians with slightly elevated blood sugar levels are at risk for just that! Continue reading
In a study conducted in Finland, researchers found that many people who struggle with depression may also be suffering from metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is linked to poor nutrition and can be a leading contributor to developing type 2 diabetes, coronary disease and other illnesses. Continue reading
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