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3 “Fixable” Risk Factors that May Lower Dementia Risk
Could brain aging and dementia be prevented, or at least slowed down? Researchers have identified three key risk factors for dementia people can modify—including alcohol consumption, diabetes, and exposure to air pollution.
For a study published in Nature Communications, researchers analyzed brain scans and data from 39,676 volunteers in the U.K. Biobank. Ranging in age from 44 to 83, these volunteers are classified as healthier than the general population and only a few had been diagnosed with dementia. The researchers examined 161 modifiable risk factors, such as cholesterol levels, diabetes, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity, mood, inflammation, and smoking.
The study revealed that alcohol consumption, air pollution, and diabetes were three times more likely to impact the brain regions most susceptible to mental decline, including the temporal, parietal, and prefrontal cortexes. Other significant risk factors included smoking, blood pressure, and sleep quality.
While genetic factors play a significant role in dementia risk, lifestyle choices could have a significant impact on brain health. Tackling the most controllable risk factors may help you to preserve the health of your brain and overall well-being.
15 Foods that Tame the Junk Food Cravings
Hunger is a signal to your body that it’s time to eat. When it hits, you’re likely to not only eat more than you should, but also to reach for whatever is close at hand—healthy or not. Not only is this a recipe for packing on the pounds, reaching for the wrong foods can leave you feeling hungry just a short time later, fueling the vicious “snacking cycle.”
The technical term for feeling full and satisfied after you eat is called satiety. Foods with a higher satiety index are more filling, while those with a lower score are less filling. You can get a general idea of which foods will help you stay longer by looking at a few characteristics, including fiber content, protein, and low energy density.
Fiber creates a sensation of fullness by drawing water into your digestive tract as it moves through and may slow digestion, increasing satiety. Protein, which is a macronutrient, extends the feeling of fullness because it takes longer to digest than carbohydrates and contains satiety-related hormones like ghrelin and glucagon-like peptide 1. Finally, low energy density foods tend to be high in water and fiber but low in fat and calories, filling you up.
Some of the most filling foods straight from nature include potatoes, oats/oatmeal, avocados, chickpeas, apples, almonds, quinoa, beans, broccoli, bananas, berries, chia seeds, oranges, celery, and pears. Adding these foods to your diet will increase your satiety, so you’re less likely to reach for junk food.
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Discover the 20 Top Causes of Brain Decline That You Can PREVENT Starting Today
You may have been told that cognitive decline is a “natural part” of aging that needs to be accepted, but the truth is that you CAN improve your brain health, memory, energy levels, and mood naturally and quickly.
Research now confirms that multiple factors that contribute heavily to brain decline are well within your control, allowing you to slash your ris of dementia and other brain disorders.
That’s why we’ve compiled the TOP 20 causes of brain decline in this free guide, and more importantly, what YOU can do today today to prevent them, including 9 top foods contributing to brain decline, 7 toxic products you likely have in your home, and the 4 worst daily habits that may be putting your brain health at risk.
Download this FREE 29-page guide, The 20 Most Preventable Causes of Brain Decline.
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For Medical Questions, Could AI Outperform Doctors?
Some doctors are already using artificial intelligence (AI) for everything from generating doctor’s notes to reading MRIs. Now, new findings suggest AI may outperform doctors in answering medical questions. Researchers collected 195 questions and answers posted on an online site for volunteer doctors to answer and compared those answers to ones generated from the ChatGPT AI tool. Without revealing which answers were provided by physicians versus AI, researchers had a panel of physicians and nurses rate them for quality and empathy. In nearly 80% of cases, ChatGPT was the winner. (More)
Ringing in the Ears May Signal “Hidden Hearing Loss”
Ringing in the ears, called tinnitus, affects 10% of adults worldwide. While scientists don’t know the exact cause of tinnitus, the long-held belief is that it occurs in people who have already suffered from hearing loss. However, some people with tinnitus can still hear just fine on a regular hearing test. This is because those tests don't always show if there's damage to the auditory nerve, sometimes called "hidden hearing loss." When your brain realizes it's not hearing things as well as it used to, it tries to make up for it by working extra hard, which can make you hear that annoying ringing sound in your ears. (More)
Is Sourdough Healthier Than Other Breads?
In recent years, sourdough bread has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, with some claiming it’s healthier than other breads because it is made from a culture of yeasts and beneficial bacteria. Yet is it truly healthier? While it’s tough to quantify its exact health benefits, experts say sourdough contains polyphenols, which may support gut health. Plus, the fermentation process and high fiber content of sourdough bread may help to blunt sourdough bread’s impact on blood sugar levels and its high fiber content helps to support a healthy heart.(More)
Why Your Body Needs Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential nutrient. Your body can’t produce this nutrient on its own, so you need to get it through your diet or nutritional supplements. A lack of magnesium could disrupt a whole host of functions in your body, from the ability of your heart to beat to healthy blood sugar levels, bone health, and even your ability to cope with stress. How much magnesium do you need? Experts recommend striving to get 310 to 420 milligrams of magnesium daily and your doctor can confirm the right dose for you. Good food sources of magnesium include black beans, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, almonds, and more. (More)
Rethink Your Makeup Before You Hit the Gym
Research has shown that wearing makeup while you exercise could lead to clogged pores, acne, and dry skin. In a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, scientists had 43 college students apply a cream foundation to their upper cheek, forehead, and half of their face. They then had them do a 20-minute treadmill workout. While everyone had more moisture throughout their faces after their workouts, the areas where the makeup was applied had more moisture. That’s because the makeup prevents pores from expanding, impeding the body’s ability to maintain healthy oil levels during exercise. (More)
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Did you know your body contains 37 trillion cells, which are constantly regenerating? Some cells, like the cells on your skin, regenerate every few weeks. Others, like the cells on your skeletal muscles, take up to 15 years to produce new cells.
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Stop Cognitive Decline In Its Tracks By Identifying the 20 Top Causes of Brain Decline
If you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, and the “small signs” of cognitive decline, brain fog, or hazy recall are beginning to set in, then you simply MUST read this free guide, The 20 Most Preventable Causes of Brain Decline.
Because despite the common myths about what it means to get older, it IS possible to naturally boost cognitive function, focus, memory, mood, and energy levels by identifying and eliminating the top, seemingly “innocent” causes of brain decline that you’re likely encountering multiple times every day.
In this 29-page guide, you’ll learn the:
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9 most preventable dietary causes of brain decline
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7 leading causes of brain decline in your home
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4 worst everyday habits that cause brain decline
Receive this research-based 29-page guide, The 20 Most Preventable Causes of Brain Decline, for FREE.
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