Category: Brain Health

Despite common misconceptions, a weakening brain is not an inevitable part of aging. It’s true that the brain changes with age, but just like other parts of the body — be it your heart or your joints — taking good care of it along the way can help prevent or delay disease and decline. In […]

What’s good for the body is also good for the brain. The Brain Health Food Guide is similar to the eating plans that are recommended to treat other conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Studies show that eating a healthy diet is associated with: · Better memory abilities , […]

· Including a variety of healthy foods in moderation · Focusing on overall pattern of healthy eating, not one specific “superfood” · Eating until you’re comfortably full and not stuffed · Enjoying lots of fruits and vegetables including berries and leafy greens (lettuce, kale, and spinach) . Frozen fruits and vegetables are an equally good […]

The food that you eat can do much more than satisfy hunger. If you want to improve memory, eat things that are good for your brain. “Think of food as the fuel that helps your brain and body run,” registered dietitian Susan Kraus says. “If you select healthy choices, you’ll help your brain be at […]

The brain is one of the most complex and fascinating parts of the human body. It is responsible for all functions of the body including how we move, communicate, make decisions and interpret our surroundings. Our brain also processes our thoughts, behaviours, feelings, and emotions. This is why we can’t talk about mental health without […]