Tag: cognitive health

Could Your Diet Help Protect Your Brain as You Age?
Nutrition & Meal Planning

Could Your Diet Help Protect Your Brain as You Age?

Long before memory loss appears, the brain may already be responding to everyday food choices. Scientists studying Alzheimer’s disease are increasingly paying attention to what happens not just inside the brain, but also inside kitchens, grocery baskets, and dinner routines. While no single food has been proven to prevent dementia, growing research suggests that long-term eating habits could influence how the brain ages. That possibility is reshaping the conversation around healthy aging. Why Brain Health Starts With Everyday Meals For years, Alzheimer’s research focused heavily on genetics and medication. Now researchers are exploring another factor: chronic inflammation and metabolic health. Diets high in processed foods, sugar, and saturated fats may contribute to con...
New Study Suggests Fish Oil Supplements May Hinder Brain Recovery After Injury
Nutrition & Meal Planning

New Study Suggests Fish Oil Supplements May Hinder Brain Recovery After Injury

A new study is challenging long-held assumptions about the benefits of fish oil supplements, suggesting they may actually impair brain recovery under certain conditions. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina found that omega-3 supplements—widely promoted for supporting brain health, could interfere with healing following repeated mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Published in the journal Cell Reports, the study was led by neuroscientist Onder Albayram. His team investigated how the brain repairs blood vessels after injury and discovered a “context-dependent” vulnerability linked to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a key component of fish oil. In experimental models, higher levels of EPA were associated with weaker recovery, particularly affecting the brain’s ability...