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BRAIN HEALTH TIP : Remove the Brain Toxin MSG

Eliminate the food additive that excites brain and nerve cells until they die.
MSG by any other name would still be as harmful. When most people hear the name
monosodium glutamate, or MSG, they immediately think of Chinese food. And while the
chemical is used in many Chinese food restaurants, this brain and nervous system toxin
masquerades under many different guises and even within many food additives.
Considering that MSG has been linked to many serious health conditions, including hormonal
imbalances, weight gain, brain damage , obesity, headaches, and more, you may be shocked to
learn how prevalent it is. MSG is almost always found in processed, prepared, and packaged
foods. Even when there is no sign of it on the label, it is still frequently hidden in many prepared
foods.

BRAIN HEALTH TIP : Replace Trans Fats with Brain-Healthy Choices

Switch from fats that cause brain inflammation to ones that protect your brain from damage.
Trans fats are harmful to every cell in your body, and especially to your brain. They do not
occur naturally, but rather are made in laboratories and manufacturing plants in which these oils
are heavily processed. This processing involves adding hydrogen atoms to a healthy fat to
saturate the fat molecule, thereby turning unsaturated oil into saturated oil. The result is a
hydrogenated fat, or trans fat—a type of fat that your body was never intended to ingest or
digest. These fats are industrial creations made to extend the shelf life of fats without regard for
the effect on human health. Even a few generations ago our ancestors were never exposed to
these brain toxins.

Eat Your Way to Brain Health

The research is clear: What you eat has a big impact on your brain. In fact, the right foods — and combinations of foods — can enhance memory, build new brain cells and even help ward off Alzheimer’s.

Scientists are increasingly examining whole food groups — and diets — to determine which ones contribute to better cognition and which seem to hinder it. They’ve found that certain eating plans — including the Mediterranean diet , the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet and a hybrid of the two, dubbed the MIND diet — can help stave off cognitive decline and protect the brain against disease. The MIND diet, developed by researchers at Rush University in Chicago, slashed the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by as much as 53 percent. (MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.) Even those who followed the diet moderately had a 35 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s

Quarantined cruise ships, digital protests, mask hoarding: the latest on the Wuhan coronavirus

A new coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China, has global health agencies on high alert—and is causing no small amount of anxiety around the world. But for residents of the United States, there’s still no reason to panic. Here is everything experts know about the new virus, 2019-nCoV, so far. We’ll keep this article updated as more information comes available.

What is the Wuhan Coronavirus?

Colloquially known as the “Wuhan coronavirus” after the city where it is believed to have originated, the disease is still poorly understood. The first cases of 2019-nCoV appeared in December in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and likely came from some non-human animal host, though the exact animal and where it came into contact with humans has yet to be identified. Scientists have broadly criticized a recent study suggesting snakes might be the source. The latest claim from Chinese state media—that pangolins, which are frequently poached for their scales, could have passed the virus from bats to humans—lacks robust evidence as well.

 

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Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is one substance that should not be excluded from your daily diet. It has countless benefits and studies have consistently proved that it is necessary for a healthy diet. Not only does it prevent the likelihood of depression or birth defects, it also protects the body against Alzheimer’s disease and some types of cancer.Thankfully, there are lots of foods that are rich in folic acid. Below, we list the most popular 20 foods high in folic acid. Check it out!