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Friday, December 30, 2011

Alzheimer


How Your Diet May Affect Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Omega-3s and vitamins may protect your brain's function and size.

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An Alzheimer's patient shares a moment with her daughter
In the first study of its kind, researchers have linked specific vitamins and nutrients in the diet with cognitive performance and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
The research, published in the journal Neurology, showed that people with healthier diets — rich in omega-3 fatty acids and a variety of vitamins — had bigger brains and better cognitive function than those whose diets were unhealthier on the whole./.../



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