Gary Small, Gigi Vorgan Books

We now know that what we eat directly affects how we think, remember, and feel. Over decades, neuroscientific research has confirmed that diets rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds can reduce the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques—the sticky proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. ...

From The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Boost Brain Health

The brain thrives on a balanced supply of essential fats, vitamins, and minerals. Omega-3s act as structure-builders for neurons; B vitamins facilitate neurotransmitter synthesis; zinc and magnesium regulate nerve signaling; and antioxidants like vitamin C and E defend cells against oxidative decay....

From The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Boost Brain Health

When people think of brain health, they often imagine crossword puzzles or memory games. Few realize that what you put on your plate is just as influential. The food you eat directly affects inflammation, oxidative stress, and the brain’s energy supply—all key factors in the development of Alzheimer...

From The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life

When we design interventions to protect memory, we cannot separate the brain from the body. They are extensions of one living system. Exercise, more than any other lifestyle factor, has repeatedly shown the power to increase neurogenesis—the birth of new brain cells—in the hippocampus, the region ce...

From The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life