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12/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Dietary fiber is important for brain health, especially for seniors

As a part of the aging process, microglia or the brain immune cells of humans and mammals alike become chronically inflamed. In turn, they produce chemicals that impair cognitive and motor function. Fortunately, researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) found that this process may be slowed down with dietary fiber. The study, which was […]

11/14/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Diet may be the no. 1 way to influence how your brain ages

If preserving the integrity of your mind is a top priority as you transition into old age, you’ll want to pay attention to what you’re eating. A new study found that diet just might be the number one factor in brain aging, setting the stage for cognitive function throughout a person’s life. Lisa Mosconi, associate […]

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