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This diet appears to protect aging brains from dementia-related degeneration  PsyPost Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds  Harvard Gazette People with a family history of Alzheimer’s can reduce their risk with diet changes, scientists say. Here’s how to start.  Business Insider People carrying two copies of ‘Alzheimer’s gene’ lowered risk by 35% via diet changes  CNN Alzheimer’s: Could a Mediterranean diet …

A natural compound found in green tea forms a powerful brain cleaner when combined with a common vitamin, researchers have found, potentially putting the brakes on the buildup of waste associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s. What makes the discovery particularly exciting is that these substances can be attained through a healthy diet and are widely available as dietary supplements …

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will receive protection from the California Highway Patrol after President Donald Trump revoked her Secret Service protection, law enforcement sources said Friday. California officials put in place a plan to provide Harris with dignitary protection after President Trump ended an arrangement that gave his opponent in last year’s election extended Secret Service security coverage. Trump …

Influencer Emilie Kiser, whose 3-year-old son died in May after drowning in the family’s backyard pool, spoke out for the first time in an Instagram statement on Thursday, saying she knows there’s more she could have done to protect him. Trigg Kiser died after he was hospitalized in critical condition for several days, police have said. An investigation into the …

Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial suggests that treating severe gum disease may reduce the narrowing of a major artery over time in otherwise healthy people. Likely by reducing inflammation, this routine oral hygiene procedure may be an unsung way of minimizing …

Flying in the face of many studies and widespread medical opinion, a new study suggests eating red meat could actually help protect against dying from cancer.  Researchers from McMaster University in Canada, analyzed data from nearly 16,000 adults ages 19 and older taken from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHAMES III). They investigated how much animal and plant protein people typically …

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 …

Omega fatty acids may help protect women from Alzheimer’s disease, revealing why more women are diagnosed, according to a study from King’s College London and Queen Mary University of London. The research, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, found that women with Alzheimer’s disease had fewer unsaturated fats—especially the healthy ones like omega fatty acids—compared …

Eating animal-sourced protein foods is not linked to a higher risk of death and may even offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, new research finds. The study, published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, analyzed data from nearly 16,000 adults aged 19 and older using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHAMES III). Researchers examined how much animal and …

Summary: A new study has identified seven blood metabolites linked to excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), a condition affecting one in three Americans. The findings show that both diet and hormones play a role, with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids associated with lower risk, and compounds like tyramine linked to higher risk. Hormonal metabolites, including those tied to melatonin regulation, also …