What Does Your Brain Really Need from Supplements?
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What Does Your Brain Really Need from Supplements?

Your brain depends on a steady supply of essential nutrients to produce energy, communicate between cells, and maintain healthy brain function. But how does your brain actually use the vitamins and other nutrients you give it—and do you really need supplements? Understanding the science can help you make informed choices about your diet and determine whether a supplement may be useful for filling a nutritional gap.

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Why Your Mind Goes to the Worst Case After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Why Your Mind Goes to the Worst Case After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis

An Alzheimer's diagnosis can trigger overwhelming fear and endless worst-case scenarios. I know because I lived through it. Looking back, I wish I had spent less time worrying and more time planning for the future. In this article, I share how my perspective changed, why catastrophic thinking is so common, and a helpful video by psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks that explains how to interrupt negative thought patterns. If you're newly diagnosed, this message offers hope and practical encouragement.

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How Ultra-Processed Foods Changed the Way Humans Eat and Think
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How Ultra-Processed Foods Changed the Way Humans Eat and Think

Why is it so difficult to give up the foods we know are unhealthy? The answer may have less to do with willpower than with the way our food supply has changed over the past century. In this article, discover how ultra-processed foods evolved from a convenience into products designed to appeal to our biology, why our brains crave them, and how understanding this hidden transformation can help us make healthier choices for both our bodies and our brains.

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