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    posted 06/19/2009, comments (5)

    Attempting to Stay Healthy

    Ahhh, it’s time for looking inward…to get a retrospective view of where I am now and where I want to be…  Having vascular dementia is unlike other dementias.  If I keep my blood sugars level (and they aren’t) and my blood pressure within good range (which it is) and my cholesterol level at a healthy level (which... Read moreChevron
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    Alzheimer's and Nutrition - What You Deserve to Know

    There have been many studies recently linking Alzheimer's and nutrition. More and more, the evidence overwhelmingly indicates that proper nutrition is essential to maintaining a healthy brain:  it plays a major role in cognition, memory, and various neurological disorders - including Alzheimer's disease. I am a strong proponent of the link... Read moreChevron
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    posted 03/24/2009, comments (0)

    Sugar and Aging: What’s the connection?

    Sugar. When I was young, I was a strange kid who often didn't even want ice cream or other desserts. I took after my father who wasn't a sweet eater. Neither of us wanted sugary foods. Unfortunately, advancing years brought out my inner child. I'm now a hardcore sweet eater, at least some of the time. I cycle with it.   We know sugar isn't... Read moreChevron
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    posted 12/04/2008, comments (2)

    Fast Food Diet Could Contribute to Alzheimer’s Study Shows

    Here I was, innocently munching on my crunchy cheese bits and working on an article, when I received an e-mail alert. "Fast-food linked to Alzheimer's: Eating fast food could contribute to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a new Swedish study."    I took a few more bites as I clicked open the link and scanned the... Read moreChevron
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    posted 11/05/2008, comments (5)

    High Fat Diet May Add to Alzheimer’s Risk

    Diet and Alzheimer's are sharing the news again. This time, ScienceDaily is running a story titled, "High-fat Diet Could Promote Development Of Alzheimer's Disease," which links diets rich in animal fat to Alzheimer's disease.   A team of researchers has shown, "that the main neurological markers for Alzheimer's disease are exacerbated in... Read moreChevron
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