Share on PinterestAdding more fruits and vegetables to one’s diet can increase the amount of flavanols consumed. Mario Tama/Getty Images Many fruits and vegetables contain flavanols, constituents with numerous health benefits. One study found that older adults with a diet low in flavanols may benefit from flavanol supplements. The findings also indicate that diets low … Read more
NEW YORK – Sticking to a Western-style diet may exacerbate memory loss in old age, suggests a new study. However, a team from Columbia University in New York says that people who fill up on flavanols — nutrients that are abundant in some fruits, vegetables and other foods — face a lower likelihood of developing … Read more
Nutrition From Marc Lallanilla May 30, 2023 | 1.45pm Forget something? Can’t you remember the name of the actor you know, the one from that movie? Maybe you need more red wine and cherries in your diet, suggests a new study. Researchers found that people whose diets were low in flavanols, a substance found in … Read more
A groundbreaking study has found that a diet low in flavanols, nutrients found in some fruits and vegetables, contributes to age-related memory loss. The research included more than 3,500 seniors, revealing a correlation between flavanol intake and performance on memory tests. Notably, adults over the age of 60 with a mild flavanol deficiency showed improvement … Read more
A study involving more than 3,500 seniors found that supplementing daily with multivitamins can slow age-related memory decline. The effect was particularly strong among those with cardiovascular conditions. Research underscores the importance of good nutrition for aging brain health, although supplements should not replace a balanced diet and advice from a doctor should be sought … Read more
The brain requires a large number of nutrients for optimal health and efficiency, but micronutrients are typically absorbed better through foods than through supplements. Grace Cary/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption on/off Grace Cary/Getty Images The brain requires a large number of nutrients for optimal health and efficiency, but micronutrients are typically absorbed better through … Read more
Share on PinterestA daily multivitamin may offer a modest benefit to cognitive function among older adults, according to a new study. Kemal Yildrim/Getty Images A daily multivitamin may offer a modest benefit to cognitive function, according to new research. The three-year study showed improved memory among subjects taking a daily multivitamin. Study subjects with cardiovascular … Read more