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Coconut Oil May Feed the Starving Alzheimer's Brain

Written by Jody Smith on November 19, 2009 - 7:17am

The brain cells of people with Alzheimer's Disease don't utilize glucose well. Glucose is the brain's primary fuel, enabling brain cells (neurons) to produce acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter necessary for coherent thought.

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Vitamins D and B12 Offer Support Against Alzheimer's

Written by Jody Smith on November 12, 2009 - 8:08am

Alzheimer's research in recent years has been finding some new and encouraging information about the supporting roles of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D. As we age, we all become less able to absorb vitamins and other nutrients. Supplementation of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D can help to prevent or reduce the future risk of dementia like Alzheimer's Disease.

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Can Axona Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Dementia? Part 2

Written by Shamir Benji on August 28, 2009 - 4:58am

So where does the consumer stand with Axona?

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Blood Sugar and Memory: Connecting the Link

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on March 17, 2009 - 8:34am

Many women are concerned about developing Alzheimer’s or dementia later in life. Perhaps you have seen a family member or friend grapple with this progressing disease and are looking for ways to protect yourself and your brain. A good way is to get your blood sugar and insulin under control.

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An Apple A Day? Does It Keep the Doctor Away?

Written by Dr. Ramsey on May 9, 2009 - 7:22am

An apple a day, keeps many doctors away in fact!

An apple a day keeps… the dentist away as the enzymes prevent bacterial proliferation in the mouth, preserving the bone structure of your teeth.

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Busy Woman’s Guide to Acai Berry

Written by Eliz Greene on July 13, 2009 - 7:44am

So what’s the deal with acai berry? Is it really a weight loss miracle?

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Latest Comment by sabian1982 on September 7, 2009 - 11:25am View Comments
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What DHA Can Do For You

Written by Elizabeth Stann... on May 29, 2009 - 7:22pm

While watching television, I saw this ad for Juicy Juice’s new Brain Development Fruit Juice Beverage:

“Her brain will triple in size by the time she is two.

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Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline With Alzheimer's

Even Mild Infections Hasten Decline With Alzheimer's

September 8, 2009 - 3:12pm

(HealthDay News) -- For people with Alzheimer's disease, even a minor infection can double the rate of memory loss, British researchers report.

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Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer's Disease

Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer's Disease

May 16, 2009 - 9:01am

The abnormal heartbeat called atrial fibrillation is associated with later development of Alzheimer's disease, a large-scale study finds.

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Can a Diet Rich in Fruits and Nuts Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? Part 2

Written by Shamir Benji on October 16, 2009 - 10:53am

The 1,691 study individuals were then separated into three groups based on how well they stuck to such a diet over the past 12 months. Based on the quantity of each nutrient present in the food consumed, the researchers observed that a particular diet emerged to be protective against AD.

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