Nutrition Linked to Intelligence and Brain Health in Older People
A study of older adults links consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of "crystallized intelligence," the ability to use the skills and knowledge one has acquired over a lifetime.
The research is in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. (full open access)
Prenatal Fruit Consumption May Boost Baby's Cognitive Development
Most people have heard the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." It's an old truth that encompasses more than just apples--eating fruit in general is well known to reduce risk for a wide variety of health conditions such as heart disease and stroke. But now a new study is showing the benefits of fruit can begin as early as in the womb.
The research is in EbioMedicine. (full open access)