Do you want to maintain a younger brain? Eat your green leafy vegetables! Research shows that good nutrition plays a big role in maintaining brain health. From the development of the BEN Scale to the research on good fats, good nutrition is a significant factor...
Nutrition is important in helping us age well. But what is the best combination of foods for both brain and heart health? There has been some controversy surrounding low fat diets as being important for heart health. The research tells us that fat is important for...
A recent study published in Lancet identified nine lifestyle factors associated with dementia. This meta-analysis found that over 1/3 of dementia cases could be avoided through lifestyle changes. This research is part of a new focus on dementia...
The Brain Health Lifestyle® (a term coined by Dr. Paul Nussbaum) has five components – physical activity, mental stimulation, socialization, nutrition and spirituality. Each of these areas plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy brain. If you want to build a...
By Anna Zavitz I was asked recently by a friend to help her choose a couple of nutritional supplements. She asked if I would accompany her to the store because it was so overwhelming. My plan was to take her to my favourite shop that specializes in supplementation and...
As the daughter of a really, really good cook, I’m rarely in the position to give my mom a recipe. But for the past three years my mom has phoned me for this recipe. Since I was typing it out for her I thought I would share it here on the blog. It is a fabulous...
