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·May 5, 2022·2 min read

Higher Antioxidant Levels Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

People with higher levels of the antioxidants lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin may have a lower risk of developing dementia, researchers report.

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·January 13, 2022·4 min read

Dried Goji Berries May Provide Protection Against Age-Related Vision Loss

Eating a handful of dried goji berries five times a week may help delay or even prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration. Over a 90 day period, those who ate goji berries had an increase in protective pigments in their eyes.

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·June 20, 2017·3 min read

Studies Link Nutrient to Academic Achievement in Pre-Adolescent Children

Study reports higher levels of lutein in the eyes is linked to better academic achievement and cognitive abilities in children.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Study Reports Plant Compounds May Boost Brain Function in Older People

According to a new study, caroteniods may be able to boost brain function in older adults.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Measuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.

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·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.

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·February 6, 2013·4 min read

Eat to Dream: Study Shows Dietary Nutrients Associated with Certain Sleep Patterns

A study shows for the first time that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods; an indicator of an overall healthy diet, had the healthiest sleep patterns.