Tag Archives: Nutrition

Coffee And Sugar to Improve Your Brain Efficiency

December 1, 2010 – 12:22 pm

The Holidays… For most people, this period rimes with chocolate, tea, coffee, and lots of sweet treats. As we all know, all these are to be consumed in moderate quantities. But what if a mix of coffee and sugar suddenly turned out to boost your brain efficiency?

By Laura Fay | Posted in brain, brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, Concentration, Memory, Mind Fitness, Nutrition | Also tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Vitamin D and Cognitive Health

July 2, 2010 – 5:12 pm

This week Dr. Katherine Tucker of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging published a report in the Journals of Gerontology which makes the claim that elderly individuals may be able to help sustain their cognitive function by maintaining sufficient levels of vitamin D. The study (Vitamin D Is Associated with Cognitive [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in brain food, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Seniors | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

7 Ways to Improve Your Energy and Mental Focus

June 4, 2010 – 6:25 pm

This Brain Fitness for Life blog  has delivered several articles on ways to keep your memory sharp. Many of you have also inquired about ways to keep your natural energy up throughout the day to help you concentrate better. There are some simple, scientifically proven, things you can do during the course of the day [...]

By Michael Rucker | Posted in Attention Skills, brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Mind/Body, Physical Exercise | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (10)

Mediterranean Diet Might Protect Against Alzheimer’s

May 14, 2010 – 5:36 pm

It is well documented that a diet rich in antioxidants, leafy greens, nuts and fish benefits the body in a whole host of different ways. Fresh produce, fish – especially the kind rich in omega-3s like mackerel and salmon – and nuts provide lean protein, healthy fats and plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals to [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, Concentration, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mind/Body, Nutrition | Also tagged , , , | Comments (2)

Why Do Omega-3s Help Your Brain?

April 7, 2010 – 10:21 pm

Doctors and scientists have long known that n-3 fatty acids, also known as omega-3s, are purported to have a positive influence on brain health. If you are concerned with maintaining your cognitive abilities and keeping your brain healthy you likely already sustain a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids through fish, walnuts, supplementation and/or other [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in Aging Well, brain food, Brain health, Brain Research, Health & Wellness, Nutrition | Also tagged , , omega-3s | Comments (1)