We’ve all heard “you are what you eat”. Well, now we know that the food we eat also affects our brain function. I admit I love a good pizza, and even though I’m not brain dead afterwards, I know it’s not brain food by any means. So, I save those indulges for weekends or […]
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A stroke can happen to anyone, at anytime, at any age. Stroke is the # 1 cause of adult disability and 3rd cause of death, so learning prevention is imperative. (Learn more) The most common strokes by far are the ischemic (iss-keem-ik) type, which is caused by a clot obstructing the flow of blood to […]
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What if consuming a simple food could drastically lower your chances of developing cancer, heart disease or stroke. There is a unique freshwater plant that has been of enormous interest to nutritional scientists over the past decade, and it shows promise for doing all of the above—and then some. It’s one of the most nutrient-packed […]
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Scientists have created a new molecule from curcumin, the key chemical component of the spice turmeric. In laboratory experiments, the molecule was shown to affect the mechanisms that protect and regenerate brain cells after a stroke. The new curcumin compound, called CNB-001, actually repairs stroke damage at the molecular level that feed and support the […]
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Fish oil prevents stroke because it contains omega 3 fatty acids. These acids prevent ischemic strokes in 2 ways. Omega 3 fatty acids help lower the amount of LDL (bad cholesterol) in your body. This is the cholesterol that’s responsible for plaque buildup in arteries. When arteries are narrowed by plaque, they are more likely […]
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