by nhri | Jun 4, 2009 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Resveratrol
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Within 45 days of adding resveratrol to their diet, there was a measurable decrease in amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer mice. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Research from around the world suggests that the best approach to Alzheimer’s seems to be a healthy lifestyle including a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and regular exercise. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. If Alzheimer’s disease seems to run in the family, adding curcumin to the diet may be prudent. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Longevity
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Regular exercise, avoiding chronic stress, a diet rich in antioxidants, and supplementation with DHA are likely to yield better mental health. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Resveratrol
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Grapes contain powerful compounds that have positive health effects on heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 7, 2008 | Brain Health, Fish Oil Supplements, Parkinson's
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a mouse study, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids showed no damage compared to an 80% reduction in a marker for neurological health in the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 20, 2008 | 2008, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Depression
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 1214 patients, low EPA levels increased the risk of dementia in depressed patients by 52%. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 10, 2008 | 2008, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Parkinson's
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Adherence to the mediterranean diet reduced risk of cardiovascular disease 9%, for cancer an average of 6% decreased risk, for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer Disease, the decreased risk of 13%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 27, 2008 | 2006, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. 2258 seniors without Alzheimer’s disease or dementia whose diets closely resembled the Mediterranean Diet were 40% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 24, 2008 | 2007, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin B12 - Mental
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Doubling a measure of vitamin B-12 was associated with a 30% slower rate of cognitive decline. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 22, 2008 | 2006, Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Curcumin
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a study of 1092 Singapore residents, those using curry in their diet had an average mental performance score equal to those ten years younger and not using curry. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 2, 2008 | 2008, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 847 patients with an average age of 73.5 years, those who took 2000 IU vitamin E per day had a 26% reduction of death in Alzheimer’s disease patients, compared to those who did not take vitamin E. (more…)