We’ve long known that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) aren’t good for our waistlines or heart health. But in recent years, research has revealed something even more concerning: what we eat directly affects the brain. From mood swings and brain fog to higher risks of depression and dementia, UPFs are increasingly being…
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When it comes to brain health, we think we’re being so careful. We avoid doing the ‘bad’ things such as using drugs, drinking alcohol excessively, and smoking, as we know what these do to brain cells. We try to avoid the secondhand effects of smoke and nicotine. And yet, even…
Alzheimer’s disease can be a frightening diagnosis, especially since the disease is not widely understood. Most of us have the shared understanding that Alzheimer’s is an end to normal life, but what isn’t talked about enough is how much an early diagnosis can make living with Alzheimer’s disease easier. Memory…