Tag Archives: dementia

Coffee – Good or Bad or Both?

Coffee – Good or Bad or Both?
A cup or two a day predicts lower risk of chronic disease Drinking lots of coffee predicts higher risk Coffee is the world’s leading beverage except for water. A recent review concluded that moderate caffeinated coffee consumption (3-5 8 ounce cups per day) does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease. To the contrary, evidence suggests…
more

Brain Foods

Brain Foods
Eat Better to nurture your brain Reduce your risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease Dementia exacts a huge financial and emotion toll globally. In spite of vast sums spent on finding a drug-based cure, none has yet materialized. Thus, preventing dementia with healthy lifestyle choices is currently the best way to reduce the economic…
more

Mushrooms

Mushrooms
Some mushrooms can kill you Others may reduce your risk of dementia, cancer cardiovascular disease, and premature death Mushrooms contain bioactive compounds, including fiber, beta-glucans, vitamins, and the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione. In addition, mushrooms are good sources for certain vitamins (B1, 2, 12, D, and E) and minerals (calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, copper, iron,…
more

Dementia Incidence in the US

Populations of seniors increase in the US But the incidence of dementia seems to be declining The rising prevalence of older people in America portends a sharp increase in dementia. But recent studies suggest a silver lining: reduced risk of dementia among younger cohorts of older people. Yet, these studies suffer from design defects. The…
more