Tag: brain health
Adding just half a tablespoon of olive oil a day may protect your heart and brain
A daily half tablespoon is the threshold linked in large studies to lower disease risk.
Your brain may be warning you about heart disease 3 to 8 years before it strikes
Subtle changes in thinking may precede a heart attack or stroke by years, a large new study suggests.
How much dark chocolate you actually need to get the heart and brain benefits
A daily square or two of 70% dark chocolate is closer to a real dose than most snacking.
Getting 8 hours may not be enough if you are missing this part of sleep
A new population study links poor sleep quality, not just short hours, to cognitive decline.
What omega-3 may do to your brain – and which people benefit most from taking it
A 2025 review of 58 trials finds modest cognitive gains, with clear caveats.
Your daily ultra-processed food habit may be raising your dementia risk
A Harvard analysis of more than 5,000 older Americans finds a striking brain-health gap.