Tag: Brain Health
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Bananas in Smoothies May Undermine Health-Boosting Flavanols: What You Need to Know
Bananas and Flavanols: A Practical Health Question Smoothies are a popular way to boost daily fruit intake, but a recent study raises an important question for smoothie lovers: could a common ingredient like bananas be dampening the health benefits of flavanols found in many fruit and cocoa products? The research, published in the Royal Society…
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Bananas May Reduce Flavanol Absorption in Smoothies Today
Bananas and the Slippery Science of Flavanols Bananas are a staple in many breakfast bowls and post-workout blends, prized for their creaminess, natural sweetness, and potassium boost. But a recent study in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function suggests that the way we blend bananas with other fruits could quietly undermine the…
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Quitting Smoking in Midlife Slows Memory Loss and Brain Decline
New evidence that quitting smoking can protect the brain, even in midlife A major international study published in The Lancet offers a hopeful message for millions: quitting smoking is beneficial for brain health even if you’re in your 40s, 50s, or older. The research shows that stopping smoking after years of use slows memory loss…
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Quitting Smoking Later in Life Slows Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds
New Findings Highlight the Brain Benefits of Quitting Smoking A recent international study published in The Lancet provides new hope for smokers who fear the health consequences of decades-long tobacco use. The research shows that quitting smoking, even in midlife or later, significantly slows memory loss and cognitive decline. In other words, it’s never too…
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Quitting Smoking in Midlife Slows Memory Decline, Study Finds
New findings from an international study A groundbreaking international analysis published in The Lancet reveals a powerful message: quitting smoking can slow brain aging and protect memory, even if you start the quit journey in midlife or later. The study tracked cognitive changes in adults as they aged and compared those who never smoked, current…
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Your health doesn’t stop at one check-up: Protecting your hearing for a sharper brain
Why hearing health deserves year‑round attention We all know the importance of regular health checks—breast screens, blood tests, and routine exams. But good health isn’t a once‑a‑year event. It’s a habit built on noticing changes, seeking guidance, and taking proactive steps across every part of the body. One area that often gets overlooked is our…
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Hearing Health Matters: Get Your Hearing Check Today
H2: Why a Hearing Check Belongs on Your Health Schedule When we talk about preventive care, the obvious checks—blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer screenings—often steal the spotlight. Yet your hearing is just as vital to overall wellbeing. Many people adapt to subtle changes, thinking they’re just part of getting older or a busy lifestyle. But even…
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Against All Odds: How Doug Whitney Defies Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Against All Odds: A man who defies a genetic destiny Doug Whitney, a 76-year-old Seattle retiree, carries a rare genetic mutation long thought to guarantee early-onset Alzheimer’s. Yet, decades after the predicted onset, his cognitive health remains robust. He is a living anomaly in a family history that otherwise reads like a cautionary tale, and…
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What Your Breakfast Says About Lifespan: A Morning Menu for Brain Power and Longevity
The daily breakfast choice that shapes longevity The breakfast you choose every morning may do more than curb mid-morning hunger. It can quietly signal energy balance, brain health, and even long-term lifespan. A recent randomized crossover study explored how different breakfast types affect blood sugar, hunger hormones, and cognitive function, showing that what you eat…

