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Diet change lowered Alzheimer’s risk for high-risk group by 35%

Diet change lowered Alzheimer’s risk for high-risk group by 35%

People carrying two copies of ‘Alzheimer’s gene’ lowered risk by 35% via diet changes Updated: 4:34 PM EDT Aug 25, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ Closely following the Mediterranean diet lowered the risk of dementia by at least 35% in people with two copies of the APOE4 gene, a major risk factor for Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.”We followed over …

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Alzheimer's Genetic Risk May Be Effectively Countered With Diet – MedPage Today

Alzheimer’s Genetic Risk May Be Effectively Countered With Diet  MedPage Today People carrying two copies of ‘Alzheimer’s gene’ lowered risk by 35% via diet changes  CNN Interplay of genetic predisposition, plasma metabolome and Mediterranean diet in dementia risk and cognitive function  Nature This diet offsets the risk of dementia for genetically vulnerable adults, new study finds  The Independent How the Mediterranean diet could help …

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Surprising food sources to get more calcium in your diet

Surprising food sources to get more calcium in your diet

Not a milk drinker? Not a problem. There are still expert-approved ways to get calcium in your diet. It’s crucial to get enough calcium, because it’s essential for bone health. The mineral makes up much of the structure of bones and teeth, according to the National Institutes of Health. It’s also important for muscle function and nerve signaling, registered dietitian …

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Can Mediterranean diet cut Alzheimer’s dementia risk? – Deseret News

Can Mediterranean diet cut Alzheimer’s dementia risk? – Deseret News

A new study highlights advantages of the Mediterranean diet in reducing risk of Alzheimer’s. The findings are especially significant for individuals of highest genetic risk. The diet is largely plant-based, with lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans. The food that people choose could have a powerful impact on the risk of developing dementia. That’s according to a …

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk, Study Shows – The New York Times

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk, Study Shows  The New York Times Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise  CNN THIS popular diet, plus calorie control, can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes  Times of India Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds  ABC News Low-Cal Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise …

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This Diet Can Cancel Out Some of Your Genetic Risk for Dementia, According to New Research

This Diet Can Cancel Out Some of Your Genetic Risk for Dementia, According to New Research

The mountain of evidence backing the health perks of the Mediterranean diet—one that highlights plant foods and fish, and de-emphasizes red and processed meats—just grew again. A study using data from more than 5,700 people gathered over 34 years found that the participants who stuck to the Mediterranean diet were less likely to wind up with dementia. But the biggest …

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This Diet Could Help Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s

This Diet Could Help Protect Your Brain From Alzheimer’s

Eating Mediterranean-style could help guard against dementia, even for those most at genetic risk. Credit: Shutterstock A large-scale study found that following a Mediterranean-style diet significantly reduces the risk of dementia, particularly in people genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s. Mediterranean Diet Linked to Dementia Risk Reduction A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of …

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I blamed my bloating on a bad diet… then I was diagnosed with ‘silent’ cancer striking more and more young people

I blamed my bloating on a bad diet… then I was diagnosed with ‘silent’ cancer striking more and more young people

Rachel Danchek was 30 when she first noticed unusual bloating and periods that were more painful than usual.  The former finance expert from Pittsburgh attributed her bloating to unhealthy foods she may have eaten, alcohol and normal age-related weight gain.  Then, she began to feel more anxious, telling DailyMail.com: ‘It was physical anxiety; really jittery feeling. Almost like if I drank …

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Neurologist suggests taking vitamin B complex (not vitamin B12 or B6) for brain health: Know how to add this to your diet

Neurologist suggests taking vitamin B complex (not vitamin B12 or B6) for brain health: Know how to add this to your diet

B for brain, B for B-complex!As Phoebe would have pointed out, ‘coincidence’?Scientific evidence suggests it’s definitely not!Emerging research shows that beyond the well-known B6 and B12, the full vitamin B-complex, including B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B7 (biotin), and B9 (folate), plays vital roles in keeping your brain energized and resilient. Studies reveal that these B …

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