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07/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Extra-virgin oil may hold the key to preventing the Alzheimer’s disease, exciting new research discovers

According to new research, consumption of extra-virgin olive oil may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The researchers behind the study, which was published in Annals of Clinical and Transitional Neurology, singled out this key component of the Mediterranean diet as an effective preventative measure against the neurological disease. Led by Dr. Domenico Praticò, […]

06/28/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Extra virgin olive oil found to prevent Alzheimer’s and protect the brain’s memory function

When people talk about the health benefits of extra-virgin olive oil, it is usually linked to heart health. However, its effects on a different organ have been in the news lately: The brain. Researchers from Temple University have discovered that extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) can not only help protect against memory loss, but it can […]

06/02/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Eating foods high in Omega 3s like salmon, mackerel, and sardines found to prevents Alzheimer’s disease by boosting blood flow

A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids — such as salmon, sardines and mackerel — may help keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay by promoting blood flow in brain regions that regulate memory and learning. As part of the study, a team of researchers […]

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