Brain Health Insights

Long-Term PPI Use and Dementia Risk: What the Research Shows

Some studies associate prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors with increased dementia risk. The evidence is mixed, but it provides a good reason to review whether you still need the medication, not a...

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Green Tea and Brain Health: What the Research Suggests

 

Green tea is not a magic potion, but its natural plant compounds may support brain health. That is a perfectly good reason to put the kettle on.

Could your daily cup of tea be doing something help...

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Walking for Brain Health: Minutes, Steps, and Where to Begin

Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for dementia. Walking is a practical way to move more, and you don't need a perfect step count to begin.

Walking may be one of the simplest brain healt...

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Go Back to School for Your Brain Health

Learning something genuinely new can challenge your thinking, support cognitive reserve, and may help reduce dementia risk. No report card required.

The kids and grandkids are back in school. Perhaps...

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How to Make Grilling More Brain-Healthy

 

High-temperature cooking can create compounds associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk. Fortunately, you do not have to surrender your grill.

Nothing beats food hot off the grill, espec...

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A Simple Journaling Practice for Stress and Brain Health

Writing down what is weighing on your mind may help you find a little clarity, one reasonable next step, and a better place to leave the day’s worries.

Beyond the obvious stressors of work, family, a...

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How to Wash Produce and Reduce Pesticide Exposure

Washing fruits and vegetables is one simple thing you can do every day to reduce your exposure to pesticide residues. No expensive produce potion required.

Eating plenty of colorful produce is good f...

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Brain-Healthy Greek Grilled Steak Salad

Fresh vegetables, healthy fats, and grilled steak come together in one easy meal that fits both Mediterranean and ketogenic eating.

Here is the brain-health connection: what we eat can influence seve...

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Time with Friends May Build Cognitive Reserve

Social isolation is a modifiable risk factor associated with dementia. Spending time with friends is one enjoyable way to strengthen social connection and support brain health.

A 28-year study publis...

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A Simple Daily Stress Reduction Practice for Brain Health

Chronic stress is associated with a greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia. A simple 20-minute nature break may help your body recover from everyday stress.

Some days, stress arrives before b...

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