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You know the saying “you are what you eat?” Well, there’s some truth to it, at least as far as your brain’s concerned. While eating the right foods can help you feel better, and even fight dementia , the wrong foods can negatively impact your cognitive abilities and even increase your risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases that can affect your memory. Here are 15 foods to avoid if you want to improve your brain’s health and live a long, healthy life. Fried foods | nitrub/iStock/Getty Images There’s no denying they taste good, but anything fried is just all around bad for you. In addition to being loaded with fat and calories, fried foods also cause inflammation in your brain, leading to memory loss and brain fog. Not to mention eating a diet high in fried foods leads to weight gain, and weight gain can negatively impact your brain’s health. Opt for baked or grilled meats, potatoes, and veggies instead of fried. Your brain will thank you. Next : Say goodbye to your favorite drive-thru. Fast food meal | cookelma/iStock/Getty Images This one probably isn’t a shocker for anyone. Fast food is sky high in saturated fats, which can make it difficult for your body to fight off the plaque that causes Alzheimer’s. In addition, fast food is loaded with sodium, which causes almost immediate memory decline. If you have ever had a hard time concentrating after eating a meal from your favorite fast food restaurant, you know what we’re talking about. If you can’t avoid eating at a fast food restaurant, opt for a salad or grilled chicken sandwich to save calories and reduce your sodium intake. Two glasses of soda | tongpatong/iStock/Getty Images There’s absolutely nothing nutritional about soda or other sugary drinks. Aside from […]

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Personal GPS-equipped devices entered the mass market in only the past 15 or so years, but hundreds of millions of people now rarely travel without them. [Courtesy Photo] Hide caption By M.R. O’Connor/The Washington Post It has become the most natural thing to do: get in the car, type a destination into a smartphone, and let an algorithm using GPS data show the way. Personal GPS-equipped devices entered the mass market in only the past 15 or so years, but hundreds of millions of people now rarely travel without them. These gadgets are extremely powerful, allowing people to know their location at all times, to explore unknown places and to avoid getting lost. But they also affect perception and judgment. When people are told which way to turn, it relieves them of the need to create their own routes and remember them. They pay less attention to their surroundings. And neuroscientists can now see that brain behavior changes when people rely on turn-by-turn directions. In a study published in Nature Communications in 2017, researchers asked subjects to navigate a virtual simulation of London’s Soho neighborhood and monitored their brain activity, specifically the hippocampus, which is integral to spatial navigation. Those who were guided by directions showed less activity in this part of the brain than participants who navigated without the device. “The hippocampus makes an internal map of the environment and this map becomes active only when you are engaged in navigating and not using GPS,” Amir-Homayoun Javadi, one of the study’s authors, told me. The hippocampus is crucial to many aspects of daily life. It allows us to orient in space and know where we are by creating cognitive maps. It also allows us to recall events from the past, what is known as episodic memory. And, remarkably, […]

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An iPhone is connected to a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu equipped with Apple CarPlay apps, displayed on the car’s MyLink screen, top, during a demonstration in Detroit. It has become the most natural thing to do: get in the car, type a destination into a smartphone, and let an algorithm using GPS data show the way. Personal GPS-equipped devices entered the mass market in only the past 15 or so years, but hundreds of millions of people now rarely travel without them. These gadgets are extremely powerful, allowing people to know their location at all times, to explore unknown places and to avoid getting lost. But they also affect perception and judgment. When people are told which way to turn, it relieves them of the need to create their own routes and remember them. They pay less attention to their surroundings. And neuroscientists can now see that brain behavior changes when people rely on turn-by-turn directions. In a study published in Nature Communications in 2017, researchers asked subjects to navigate a virtual simulation of London’s Soho neighborhood and monitored their brain activity, specifically the hippocampus, which is integral to spatial navigation. Those who were guided by directions showed less activity in this part of the brain than participants who navigated without the device. “The hippocampus makes an internal map of the environment and this map becomes active only when you are engaged in navigating and not using GPS,” Amir-Homayoun Javadi, one of the study’s authors, told me. The hippocampus is crucial to many aspects of daily life. It allows us to orient in space and know where we are by creating cognitive maps. It also allows us to recall events from the past, what is known as episodic memory. And, remarkably, it is the part of the brain that neuroscientists […]

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An estimated 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 are living with Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, and my mother, Anne Marie, was one of them. As someone who cared for a loved one with dementia, I understand the burden that 34,000 Nebraskans with Alzheimer’s and their families are facing. I lost my mom in February at age 60 after an eight-year-battle with this horrific disease. When my mom was diagnosed, I was 22 and my sister was 16. Our father had died a few years prior to brain cancer, and we were on our own. Alzheimer’s is exceptionally difficult when the individual is younger than 65. My mother could no longer teach. She lost her job, her income and insurance that supported us. My sister in high school, who didn’t have her license, drove our mom to appointments because there was no alternative. I’d leave work every day at lunch to check on her because we couldn’t afford in-home care. I want to thank Sen. Deb Fischer from the bottom of my heart for co-sponsoring the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act. I’m grateful that politicians like Fischer understand the challenges and want to make positive changes for families like ours. Through the act, individuals under 60 living with the disease would have access to transportation, respite services for family caregivers and other services to improve the quality of life. I’m asking other members of Congress to please co-sponsor the Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Act of 2019 (H.R. 1903/S. 901) to help families get the support they desperately need. A tremendous amount of energy was expended during the recent Nebraska legislative session regarding the high cost of property taxes and proposals to reduce that burden. Nebraska has become a very expensive state in which to reside from a tax perspective. Along with the […]

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With NeoLife Nutritional Whole-foods Supplements, your Infertility Worries are OVER! Infertility is usually defined as the failure to conceive after a year or more of regular sexual activity during the time of ovulation. Infertility arises from different factors such as; (A) Thick mucus in the Fallopian Tubes. (B) Damaged Fallopian Tubes. (C) Ovaries fails to release Eggs, because of adhesions. (D) Uterus contain Fibroid, its lining may be affected by Endometriosis. (E) Failure to Ovulate, due to Hormonal Imbalance caused by Cyst or effect of Radiation treatments. (F) Sexually transmitted Infections like; Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Chlamydia. (G) Progesterone becomes Imbalanced. Causing miscarriages as fertilized eggs can not survive due to Imbalanced hormones. (H) Birth Control Pills and Injections, can also lead to Infertility in women. Correct your body metabolism with our GNLD NEOLIFE Nutritional Supplements! Are you keen of conception this year? You’ll need to thoroughly engage yourself in routine purification of your Hormonal System with these GNLD NEOLIFE Supplements; (1) Feminine Herbal Complex in 60 Tablets • Balances and regulates woman’s monthly cycle. • Increases fertility chances, eradicates P.M.S. • Regulate heavy menstrual flow. • Prevent premature menopause. SPECIALTY HERBAL FOR OPTIMAL WELLNESS Contains 10 herbs in a delicate, balanced mix to help women achieve a state of optimal health, comfort, calmness, and vitality St. John’s Worth, shown to help support calmness, boost spirits, and promote positive mental attitude* Vitex and Red Sage, Support normal female physiology and function. Benefits: Reduces inflammation. Relaxes muscle spasms. Promotes vitality. Supports normal female function. Reduces excessive sweating. Reduces menstrual cycle irregularities. Relieves mild depression. Overcomes heavy menstrual flow. Relieves irritability and anxiety. Assist in excretion of excess fluid. Reduce nervous tension. Relieves urine retention. It gives stamina and endurance. It reduces abdominal bloating. It is good for swollen fingers/ankles and legs. It […]

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Are you feeling down and out? Thinking of popping an antidepressant? Think again! Meds work by stopping the body from boosting a chemical in the brain known as serotonin (that calms, relaxes, and even makes you feel less hungry), leading to a better mood. But on the flip side, the mood-enhancing drugs may land you some unpleasant side-effects like headaches and mood swings. Plus, there’s always a risk of getting dependent on them. So, trust the natural solutions instead. When you’re feeling blue, help could be as close as your refrigerator. You feel good when you eat right. Sadly, that’s a fact most of us miss out on. You can rectify that now by focusing on the good mood nutrients. Focus on Protein Leafy greens, soya and dairy products have plenty of protein (Source: Reuters) Proteins contain tryptophan, an essential amino acid (the protein that you eat is broken down into amino acids in the body) that converts to serotonin (the calming chemical) in the brain. Plus, another amino acid – tyrosine – found in protein rich foods is also essential for the brain as it increases the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. These are said to promote mental alertness and boost the feeling of well-being. Get the power: Ensure that you have 50-60gm of protein each day from fish, poultry, meat and eggs. Vegetarians needn’t fret. To score enough opt for seeds and nuts, legumes, soya (nuggets, tofu, soya milk), and dairy. Don’t ban the Carbohydrates Less carbohydrate intake can lead to low serotonin levels (Source: Reuters) Don’t just depend on protein; remember that the much-maligned carbohydrates are equally important. In fact, tryptophan from protein works best when consumed along with some carbohydrates. Why do you think dieters who cut down on carbs tend to […]

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It is rumored that as humanity progresses, our brain function will operate like the physical body of someone in the Mega Man Triathlon. In the relatively recent past, being capable of heavy lifting and having dexterity, quick reflexes, and stamina were crucial to both survival and making a living. Presently, much of our lives are relying on high brain functionality, and supplements are starting to make their way into the conversation about optimal brain health. Technology development requires high attention to detail, the ability to quickly analyze and make a decision, and to absorb, remember, and utilize increasing amounts of information. Currently, many companies are working on developing various computer-brain integrations to both improve the lives of those with disabilities and also enhance and surpass our current mental capabilities. We have begun to acknowledge, no matter how slowly, that increasing brain function is vital in how we care for ourselves. As we start to feel the stress on our brains to handle our jobs, families, external stimuli, and an increasingly technological society, we are seeking more ways to enhance our brain through supplements. Could I be “burned out”? Life often comes filled with high-demand situations. Even positive events can create stress. Over time, this stress accumulates, and we start to feel exhausted or “burned out.” Often when we think of exhaustion, we only think of the physical symptoms: Fatigue Headaches Insomnia Appetite changes Increased illnesses or infections We may not always realize the symptoms of mental exhaustion. Mental exhaustion is considered to be created from long-term stress; it produces physical and emotional symptoms, which later display themselves in specific behaviors. Emotional symptoms of mental exhaustion Our emotions also stem from our brain. They are inexplicably linked. When mental exhaustion sinks in, you may see symptoms such as: Anxiety and […]

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As more states have signed up to legalize medical cannabis, patients have increasingly been exploring it as a way to treat their Parkinson’s symptoms. Interest in using marijuana to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease has grown in recent years as 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized it for medical use. Although the federal government has not approved medical marijuana itself, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized some therapies that use specific marijuana components. the FDA has given it’s okay for the THC-based drugs Marinol (dronabinol) and Cesamet (nabilone) to ease nausea during cancer treatment and stimulate appetite. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is an active component in cannabis known to effect mood, behavior, and thinking. The FDA has also greenlighted the use of CBD (cannabidiol) in a medication for childhood epilepsy called Epidiolex. CBD differs from THC in that it does not produce mind-altering effects. Known as cannabinoids , CBD and THC act on cannabinoid receptors in the brain that regulate body functions and have been shown to play a role in Parkinson’s , according to an article published in 2017 in the journal Cannibis and Cannabinoid Research . Still, the federal government has yet sign off on any marijuana-based formulas that might help the symptoms of this neurological disorder. Should I Use Medical Marijuana if I Have Parkinson’s? As more states have signed up to legalize medical cannabis, patients have increasingly been exploring it as a way to treat their Parkinson’s symptoms. Some who may have found standard drugs to be insufficient turn to marijuana to help sleep, lower anxiety, or reduce tremors, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation . Robert Duarte, MD , director of Northwell Health’s Pain Center in Great Neck, New York, treats several patients with Parkinson’s who have tried medical […]

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It has become the most natural thing to do: get in the car, type a destination into a smartphone, and let an algorithm using GPS data show the way. Personal GPS-equipped devices entered the mass market in only the past 15 or so years, but hundreds of millions of people now rarely travel without them. These gadgets are extremely powerful, allowing people to know their location at all times, to explore unknown places and to avoid getting lost. But they also affect perception and judgment. When people are told which way to turn, it relieves them of the need to create their own routes and remember them. They pay less attention to their surroundings. And neuroscientists can now see that brain behavior changes when people rely on turn-by-turn directions. In a study published in Nature Communications in 2017, researchers asked subjects to navigate a virtual simulation of London’s Soho neighborhood and monitored their brain activity, specifically the hippocampus, which is integral to spatial navigation. Those who were guided by directions showed less activity in this part of the brain than participants who navigated without the device. "The hippocampus makes an internal map of the environment and this map becomes active only when you are engaged in navigating and not using GPS," Amir-Homayoun Javadi, one of the study’s authors, told me. The hippocampus is crucial to many aspects of daily life. It allows us to orient in space and know where we are by creating cognitive maps. It also allows us to recall events from the past, what is known as episodic memory. And, remarkably, it is the part of the brain that neuroscientists believe gives us the ability to imagine ourselves in the future. Studies have long shown the hippocampus is highly susceptible to experience. (London’s taxi drivers famously […]

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