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| Author | : Richard A. Dienstbier |
| Publisher | : Vernon Press |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2022-09-06 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1648895018 |
"Food for Thought: Nutrition and the Aging Brain" presents and analyzes the research on nutrition’s impacts on the aging brain, on possibly-declining cognitive abilities, and on changing emotional dispositions. With 40 pages of references, the depth of coverage of the underlying science makes the book appropriate for scientists in fields such as nutrition, geriatrics, and psychology. However, the book was also designed to be understandable for lay readers wanting a deeper understanding than can be found in typical books on food-brain relationships. To make this book useful for non-scientists and for students, the first three chapters provide background. They sketch relevant brain structure and neurochemistry, and then discuss in only slightly more detail how aging and stress affect neurochemistry, brain structure, cognitive capacities, and resilience. The third chapter introduces basic nutrition research issues, and the extensive Glossary provides additional explanations of scientific concepts. The subsequent 14 chapters consolidate modern research on impacts of nutrition on brain and cognitive capacities. The research shows how much various nutrients can affect cognition in aging people, and then how those impacts are achieved—that is, how genes are affected that in turn have impacts on neural structures and neurochemistry. That series of 14 chapters begins with analyses of general diets such as the Mediterranean and the MIND, but subsequent chapters examine impacts of specific classes of nutrients. Chapter 18 describes nutrition that affects resilience, interpreted as stress tolerance, and resistance to both anxiety and depression. Chapter 19 describes how other types of activities that affect brain and cognition, such as programs of physical exercise and cognitive stimulation, can interact with nutrition to build brain and sharpen cognition. The final chapter summarizes the information on nutrition impacts on brain and cognition, and extends the discussion of interactions of nutrition with other brain-enhancing activities.
| Author | : Richard A. Dienstbier |
| Publisher | : Vernon Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-01-10 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781648895562 |
"Food for Thought: Nutrition and the Aging Brain" presents and analyzes the research on nutrition's impacts on the aging brain, on possibly-declining cognitive abilities, and on changing emotional dispositions.With 40 pages of references, the depth of coverage of the underlying science makes the book appropriate for scientists in fields such as nutrition, geriatrics, and psychology. However, the book was also designed to be understandable for lay readers wanting a deeper understanding than can be found in typical books on food-brain relationships. To make this book useful for non-scientists and for students, the first three chapters provide background. They sketch relevant brain structure and neurochemistry, and then discuss in only slightly more detail how aging and stress affect neurochemistry, brain structure, cognitive capacities, and resilience. The third chapter introduces basic nutrition research issues, and the extensive Glossary provides additional explanations of scientific concepts.The subsequent 14 chapters consolidate modern research on impacts of nutrition on brain and cognitive capacities. The research shows how much various nutrients can affect cognition in aging people, and then how those impacts are achieved-that is, how genes are affected that in turn have impacts on neural structures and neurochemistry. That series of 14 chapters begins with analyses of general diets such as the Mediterranean and the MIND, but subsequent chapters examine impacts of specific classes of nutrients. Chapter 18 describes nutrition that affects resilience, interpreted as stress tolerance, and resistance to both anxiety and depression.Chapter 19 describes how other types of activities that affect brain and cognition, such as programs of physical exercise and cognitive stimulation, can interact with nutrition to build brain and sharpen cognition. The final chapter summarizes the information on nutrition impacts on brain and cognition, and extends the discussion of interactions of nutrition with other brain-enhancing activities.
| Author | : Institute of Medicine |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 192 |
| Release | : 2010-11-29 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0309158834 |
Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM's Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to discuss food safety and nutrition concerns for older adults.
| Author | : Lisa Mosconi PhD |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2018-03-06 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0399574018 |
How to eat for maximum brain power and health from an expert in both neuroscience and nutrition. Like our bodies, our brains have very specific food requirements. And in this eye-opening book from an author who is both a neuroscientist and a certified integrative nutritionist, we learn what should be on our menu. Dr. Lisa Mosconi, whose research spans an extraordinary range of specialties including brain science, the microbiome, and nutritional genomics, notes that the dietary needs of the brain are substantially different from those of the other organs, yet few of us have any idea what they might be. Her innovative approach to cognitive health incorporates concepts that most doctors have yet to learn. Busting through advice based on pseudoscience, Dr. Mosconi provides recommendations for a complete food plan, while calling out noteworthy surprises, including why that paleo diet you are following may not be ideal, why avoiding gluten may be a terrible mistake, and how simply getting enough water can dramatically improve alertness. Including comprehensive lists of what to eat and what to avoid, a detailed quiz that will tell you where you are on the brain health spectrum, and 24 mouth-watering brain-boosting recipes that grow out of Dr. Mosconi's own childhood in Italy, Brain Food gives us the ultimate plan for a healthy brain. Brain Food will appeal to anyone looking to improve memory, prevent cognitive decline, eliminate brain fog, lift depression, or just sharpen their edge.
| Author | : Bodhi Castillo |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-11-15 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : |
Understanding Aging and NutritionIn the quest for lifelong vitality, one cannot underestimate the crucial role that nutrition plays in the aging process. As we age, our bodies undergo numerous changes that can impact our overall health and well-being. By understanding the intricate relationship between aging and nutrition, we can make informed choices to support our bodies and maintain a high quality of life. Aging is an inevitable part of life, and it brings about several physiological changes that can affect our nutritional needs. As we get older, our metabolism slows down, leading to a decrease in muscle mass and an increase in body fat. This shift in body composition requires a shift in our dietary habits to ensure we are getting the nutrients we need. One of the key aspects of understanding aging and nutrition is the concept of nutrient density. As we age, our bodies require fewer calories, but they still need the same amount (if not more) of essential nutrients. This means that every bite we take should be packed with vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds. Opting for whole, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains ensures that we are maximizing our nutrient intake while minimizing empty calories. Another crucial consideration is the impact of nutrition on age-related chronic diseases. Research has consistently shown that a high-quality diet can help prevent or delay the onset of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. By focusing on whole foods and limiting the consumption of processed foods, trans fats, and added sugars, we can greatly reduce the risk of developing these debilitating diseases. Moreover, the role of nutrition in cognitive health cannot be overlooked. As we age, our brain function naturally declines, but certain nutrients have been shown to support brain health and cognitive function. Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and B vitamins are just a few examples of nutrients that have been linked to improved brain health. By incorporating foods rich in these nutrients, such as fatty fish, berries, and leafy greens, into our diet, we can potentially protect our brain from age-related decline and enhance our cognitive abilities.
| Author | : Sue Stillman Linja RDN, LD |
| Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 137 |
| Release | : 2017-05-30 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 1623159091 |
Fortify your diet to help prevent Alzheimer's. It's natural to be concerned that there's nothing you can do to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's—especially if it runs in your family. Fortunately, there is something that can help prevent it: the right diet. The Alzheimer's Prevention Food Guide is a nutritional guide to the food that protects your brain. With this guide, you can look up foods fast to find out if they're "brain healthy." Unlike other Alzheimers books, this one even includes information about popular diets like MIND and Keto so you can compare them side-by-side and make the right decisions for you. The Alzheimer's Prevention Food Guide is one of the only Alzheimers books that offers: Sample meal templates—find out what kind of foods (and how much of them) you should be eating with every meal. A 2-week meal plan—start strong with 14 days of prescribed meals and learn what good choices look like. Brain healthy food combinations—mix and match brain-healthy ingredients with profiles on over 115 different foods. Other Alzheimers books focus on treatment after the fact, but this one equips you with the knowledge you need to keep your brain in fighting form with the right food.
| Author | : Max Lugavere |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2018-03-20 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0062562894 |
New York Times Bestseller Discover the critical link between your brain and the food you eat and change the way your brain ages, in this cutting-edge, practical guide to eliminating brain fog, optimizing brain health, and achieving peak mental performance from media personality and leading voice in health Max Lugavere. After his mother was diagnosed with a mysterious form of dementia, Max Lugavere put his successful media career on hold to learn everything he could about brain health and performance. For the better half of a decade, he consumed the most up-to-date scientific research, talked to dozens of leading scientists and clinicians around the world, and visited the country’s best neurology departments—all in the hopes of understanding his mother’s condition. Now, in Genius Foods, Lugavere presents a comprehensive guide to brain optimization. He uncovers the stunning link between our dietary and lifestyle choices and our brain functions, revealing how the foods you eat directly affect your ability to focus, learn, remember, create, analyze new ideas, and maintain a balanced mood. Weaving together pioneering research on dementia prevention, cognitive optimization, and nutritional psychiatry, Lugavere distills groundbreaking science into actionable lifestyle changes. He shares invaluable insights into how to improve your brain power, including the nutrients that can boost your memory and improve mental clarity (and where to find them); the foods and tactics that can energize and rejuvenate your brain, no matter your age; a brain-boosting fat-loss method so powerful it has been called “biochemical liposuction”; and the foods that can improve your happiness, both now and for the long term. With Genius Foods, Lugavere offers a cutting-edge yet practical road map to eliminating brain fog and optimizing the brain’s health and performance today—and decades into the future.
| Author | : Arthur Winter |
| Publisher | : iUniverse |
| Total Pages | : 340 |
| Release | : 2007-03 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0595437702 |
The latest information on how foods, vitamins, and minerals can activate your brain/ body potential and affect all aspects of your daily life, from sleep patters to mood swings to productivity on the job It seems as if every week there is a new study done on the food we eat and how it affects our health. In Smart Food, Dr. Arthur Winter, a neurosurgeon and the director of the New Jersey Neurological Institute, and veteran science writer Ruth Winter get a handle on the critical impact foods have on the way we think, feel, and behave. Armed with the most current information, Smart Food demystifies the brain/ food link and provides you with the tools to balance and strengthen both brain and body. Smart Food is an easy-to-read sourcebook with up-to-date information including: Herbal supplements that may energize and stimulate brain function New Information on what makes us crave the foods we crave and how to curb constant cravings Nutritional supplements that may maintain brain alertness and activity, even under stress Current evidence that suggests there may be a separate "brain" in your belly that functions independently of the brain in your head And much more .
| Author | : Brad Young |
| Publisher | : Primedia Elaunch LLC |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024-02-09 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : |
In Food for Thought: How Modern Diets are Rewiring Our Brains, author Brad Young explores the fascinating and concerning connection between our diets and brain function. With the proliferation of highly processed, high-sugar, and high-fat foods in contemporary diets, new research shows that our brain chemistry is changing in negative ways as we consume these food types. Diving into the science behind these findings, the book reveals how the gut-brain axis works, and why our choice of food can have significant impacts on our mood, cognitive abilities, and overall mental health. From the addictive properties of sugar to the role of inflammation in brain disorders, the book is a meticulously researched and riveting examination of the links between our food choices and brain function. Offering practical advice and solutions as well as insightful analysis, "Food for Thought" serves as a cautionary tale about the dietary trends of the modern era, and how they could be impacting our brains in ways we're only just beginning to understand. Essential reading for anyone interested in nutrition, brain health, and the wider connections between our lifestyle choices and well-being, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to truly understand the power of food in shaping our bodies and our minds.
| Author | : Julie Andrews |
| Publisher | : Rockridge Press |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2020-03-10 |
| Genre | : Cooking |
| ISBN | : 9781646115174 |
Food for thought--75 delicious recipes to boost brainpower In the search for ways to preserve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline, there is one evidence-based nutritional plan that rises to the top. The Brain Health Cookbook's MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a unique brain-building combination diet that has been scientifically recognized to improve brain health and even prevent cognitive decline by up to 53%. The Brain Health Cookbook is a comprehensive and practical guide to the science behind the MIND diet, including 75 delicious recipes like Wild Berry Cashew Smoothie and Fish Taco Bowls with Mango Salsa for optimal brain health and function. Truly the "best of both diets," The Brain Health Cookbook takes a straightforward approach to the MIND diet by recommending specific, moderate servings of each brain-healthy food group--and provides a lifestyle guide full of easy suggestions for adding more brain-healthy activities into your life. This brain health cookbook contains: The latest science--Gain a deep understanding of the MIND diet, including the latest scientific research, a comprehensive list of brain-boosting foods, and the recommended dietary guidelines for optimal brain health. The spice of life--Each recipe includes variation tips on how to keep things interesting, substitution tips for special diets, and cooking tips for ways to make your recipes even more delicious. More than a cookbook--Learn about other habits that have been proven to optimize brainpower beyond food, such as stress management, adequate sleep and hydration, intellectual pursuits, and regular physical activity. Tap into the power of the MIND diet, and bask in its cognitive benefits.
