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12/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Carotenoids may also bolster brain function in older adults: Study

Researchers from the University of Georgia have found that certain carotenoids can significantly improve brain function in older adults. In their study, which appeared in the Journal of International Neurophysical Society, the team investigated whether the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin affect cognitive function and neural efficiency using verbal learning tests. Aging is a complicated process — and […]

05/18/2018 / By Ralph Flores

1 avocado a day for 6 months can improve brain function in senior citizens: Study

There’s a lot to be said of the health benefits of avocados. They are an excellent source of healthy unsaturated fats, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. In older adults especially, the fruits increase lutein levels in the brain and eyes which significantly improves cognitive functions, a study in the journal Nutrients reported. The study, conducted […]

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