by: Nissa Simon – AARP bulletin
Pour yourself a bowl of brightly colored berries to refresh your brain as well as your taste buds.
Recent research shows that fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, acai berries and other deeply colored berries can help the brain stay healthy. These berries, and possibly walnuts, activate the brain’s own housekeeper cells, which clean up and recycle toxic debris linked to age-related mental decline.
Scientists already know that aging involves a steady drop in the body’s ability to protect itself from inflammation and biological wear and tear. But natural plant compounds called polyphenolics, found in many fruits, vegetables and nuts, can protect the brain. “In previous work we showed that supplementing the diets of aged mice with berry extracts improved their ability to process information,” says molecular biologist Shibu Poulose of the USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston.
Continue reading this interesting article. Click Here
***********************************************************
“Providing You with ‘MS Views and News’, is what we do“
Keep Informed and up–to–date with information concerning
Multiple Sclerosis when registered at
the MS Views and News website.
****************************************************************
Disclaimer: ‘MS Views and News’ (MSVN), does not endorse any products or services found on this blog. It is up to you to seek advice from your healthcare provider. The intent of this blog is to provide information on various medical conditions, medications, treatments, and procedures for your personal knowledge and to keep you informed of current health-related issues. It is not intended to be complete or exhaustive, nor is it a substitute for the advice of your physician. Should you or your family members have any specific medical problem, seek medical care promptly.
. ****************************************************************
Visit our MS Learning Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/msviewsandnews