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Eating for the Mind: How the MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline

Recent research has unveiled promising news about diet and brain health. A study published in the journal Neurology suggests that closely following the MIND diet may lower the risk of cognitive impairment, especially among women and Black participants. While the study indicates a significant association, it does not confirm that the MIND diet directly prevents… Read More »

High blood pressure: The best dietary mineral to lower BP & how to include it in your diet

High blood pressure means your blood pressure is consistently too high and means that your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body. This can put an extra strain on your heart and blood vessels, which subsequently raises your risk of having a heart attack. Fortunately, the condition can be reversed by… Read More »

Less inflammation with a traditional Tanzanian diet than with a Western diet

Urban Tanzanians have a more activated immune system compared to their rural counterparts. The difference in diet appears to explain this difference: in the cities, people eat a more western style diet, while in rural areas a traditional diet is more common. A team of researchers from Radboud university medical center in the Netherlands, the… Read More »