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Alzheimer’s and apple juice November 30, 2011
Pilot study published on whether apple juice could affect the cognitive performance, day-to-day functioning, mood, or behavior of Alzheimer’s patients.
Constructing a cognitive portfolio November 29, 2011
Different fruits and vegetables appear to support different cognitive domains of the brain, so both variety and quantity are important.
Phytochemicals: The nutrition facts missing from the label November 25, 2011
There are thousands of flavonoid phytonutrients in fruits, vegetables, and other whole plant foods missing from the nutrition labels that may play a role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Amyloid and apple juice November 24, 2011
Ginger and apple juice appear to protect human nerve cells from the neurotoxic Alzheimer’s plaque protein amyloid Beta in a petri dish.
Saffron versus Aricept September 7, 2011
The spice saffron was compared to donepezil (Aricept), a leading drug treatment for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease cognitive impairment.

Saffron for the treatment of Alzheimer’s September 6, 2011
In a double-blind study, the spice saffron beat out placebo in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease dementia symptoms.
Mitochondrial Theory of Aging May 31, 2011
The role of the detoxifying enzyme superoxide dismutase in staving off aging, cancer, and dementia and what we can do to boost its activity.
Reversing Cognitive Decline April 12, 2011
Exercise shown to reverse mild cognitive impairment.
Dietary Theory of Alzheimer’s April 11, 2011
A provocative theory published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition attempts to explain the dramatic rise in Alzheimer’s disease
Is blue-green algae good for you? February 25, 2011
The potential neurotoxicity of blue-green algae supplements remains a concern.

Dairy Hormonal Interference February 14, 2011
Concern that the consumption of cow’s milk can upset our body’s hormonal balance.
Hormones in Skim vs. Whole Milk February 13, 2011
Genetic manipulation has resulted in cows lactating into the third trimester of pregnancy, leading to milk with abnormally high hormone levels.
Aluminum in Vaccines vs. Food February 9, 2011
What is the number one source of aluminum in the diet?
Are Iron Pills Good For You? January 27, 2011
A question as to whether cancer and Alzheimer’s disease can be considered “ferrotoxic” diseases.
Is Coffee Bad For You? September 24, 2010
The cholesterol-raising compounds of coffee are removed by a plain paper filter.