Antioxidants

Daily Tomato Paste Linked to Sharper Focus and Changes in Brain Scans

Daily Tomato Paste Linked to Sharper Focus and Changes in Brain Scans

Most of us use tomato paste for flavor and little else. A recent clinical trial tested what happens when it becomes a daily habit, and the effects appeared in two places: on cognitive tests and on brain scans. The changes were modest and the evidence is early, but the results raise a bigger question about…

These Antioxidants May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Reveals
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These Antioxidants May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Reveals

The onset of dementia and dementia-related diseases has increased in recent years due to an aging population. Worldwide, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death, with an estimated 55 million showing symptoms and 10 million new cases each year. [1]  In the United States, the number of people thought to have Alzheimer’s or dementia-related…

Can a Cup of Cranberries a Day Keep Dementia Away?
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Can a Cup of Cranberries a Day Keep Dementia Away?

Cranberries have been known for their health benefits for quite some time, but new research suggests that including this fruit in your diet year-round may have even more benefits than previously thought.  Studies have shown that cranberries can help enhance memory and brain function, prevent dementia, and lower bad cholesterol. With the number of people…