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Soft Drink Consumption Is Related To What?

The consensus of peer review studies is that soft drink consumption is related to increased weight and obesity. This may be a no brainer but we still consume a lot of soft drinks. Some people don’t worry about their weight so they think this information does not apply to them, but it does! The incidenceContinue reading “Soft Drink Consumption Is Related To What?”

Preventing Dementia Can Be Fun!

Dementia Prevention Can Be Fun! Dementia prevention can be fun. The latest study I am going to tell you about is how your social connections can be so important in preventing dementia. Your social circles and the activities you take part in have proven to decrease your chances of developing dementia. A 10 year studyContinue reading “Preventing Dementia Can Be Fun!”

Make Lemonade, Or You’re At Risk For Dementia

After a suggestion from a friend I began researching the effects of stress on cognitive decline. I’m not sure this is the answer she was looking for. There are a number of studies supporting the fact that stress does contribute to developing Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Even stressful events that happened years earlier can triggerContinue reading “Make Lemonade, Or You’re At Risk For Dementia”

Can Yogurt Help Treat Depression?

Can yogurt treat depression? Really, what’s that all about? Yogurt is a fermented food that has the good bacteria for your intestines. Real live cultures of Lactobacillus in the foods you eat can help balance the bacteria in your gut. That promotes a healthy gut environment so the balance of good bacteria out weighs theContinue reading “Can Yogurt Help Treat Depression?”

I Eat My Fish, Now What?

I eat my fish, now what? We’ve all heard that eating fish is good for us but there are a lot of questions that go along with that. Like what kind of fish, how often, what’s it good for? Or even, I don’t like fish and what about the polluted oceans? All reasonable questions andContinue reading “I Eat My Fish, Now What?”

How Can Your Daily Cup Of Coffee Be Good For You?

How can your daily cup of coffee be good for you? The first cup of coffee in the morning can be more than just a habit. It can be the key to a successful day. When you have your cup of coffee you not only have the opportunity to sit and be grateful for theContinue reading “How Can Your Daily Cup Of Coffee Be Good For You?”

What You Didn’t Know Your Red Wine Has

I think we have all heard that red wine is good for us, I know that I’ve said that a few times. But is it really? I’ve read a number of studies and there is a consensus. There are a number of compounds in red wine that have health benefits; not only for your heartContinue reading “What You Didn’t Know Your Red Wine Has”

Yoga: Is It Going To Keep Me Young?

Catchy title huh? That’s what we all want to know. What is the magic elixir that is going to keep me from aging? To tell you the truth, the Fountain of Youth has yet to be discovered. I keep looking because brain health is my specialty. With my family history I am really motivated toContinue reading “Yoga: Is It Going To Keep Me Young?”

When Should I Eat It?

When should I eat it? What a question. Eat when you are hungry, right? Right.The question I am going to answer today is what to eat when.There are a lot of answers to that question but the one I am going to focus on today is based on that lovely bowl citrus. My wonderful friend Julie,Continue reading “When Should I Eat It?”