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Before you spend your money on an exotic herb or a pricey electronic brain game to preserve your mind, consider this: No one has found a sure-fire way to prevent Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive decline.
There are "so many, many products that people are consuming in the name of prevention of Alzheimer's disease and prevention of mild cognitive decline," from herbal products like Ginkgo biloba to vitamins, said Dr. Martha L. Daviglus, a professor of preventive medicine and medicine at Northwestern University. However, "for now, we don't see any association between those vitamins and certain kinds of foods or pills that are available in the market and the prevention" of these problems. That was the gist of a consensus statement released earlier this year by an independent panel assembled for a National Institutes of Health State-of-the-Science Conference. The report has not been universally embraced, especially by those who think lifestyle changes could have value.
The 15-member panel, chaired by Daviglus, did not find enough consistent evidence to recommend the use of pharmaceuticals or dietary supplements to prevent Alzheimer's disease or cognitive decline. Ditto for dietary measures, such as omega-3 fatty acids from fish, or a Mediterranean-style diet; exercise; and being socially or cognitively engaged. Future research might make a difference, however, and the panel is encouraging it. "We recognize that a large amount of promising research is under way," according to the panel's report. More: lansingstatejournal.com

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Olive oil extract shows brain protecting benefits

An olive extract rich in hydroxytyrosol may protect neurons in the brain from the normal deterioration associated with aging, suggests a new study.  Read more: nutraingredients.com

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