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TL;DR: A 2026 narrative review in Neurological Research and Practice argued that Parkinson’s prevention is most actionable through physical activity, Mediterranean-style diet patterns, toxin reduction, earlier prodromal detection, and better rehabilitation aft…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in Microbiome found that in older adults at metabolic risk, virgin olive oil was linked to better cognitive preservation and richer gut microbiota, while common refined olive oil pointed the other way. Key Findings Metabolic-risk cohort tra…
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TL;DR: A 2026 pilot study in Food & Function found that one month of extra virgin olive oil intake was associated with higher resting-state occipital functional connectivity than regular olive oil in 9 healthy young adults. Key Findings Occipital connectivity…
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TL;DR: A 2026 study in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring found that each 10% higher energy share from ultra-processed foods was associated with lower attention scores and higher modifiable dementia-risk scores in 2,192 dementia…
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Mediterranean Diet Linked Mitochondrial Microproteins TL;DR: Mediterranean diet adherence tracked with higher mitochondrial microproteins Humanin and SHMOOSE in older adults, pointing to a possible mitochondrial route for healthy-aging benefits. Key Findings H…
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Recent research suggests that adjusting overall diet, rather than taking supplements, may help improve symptoms of depression. Whole food and whole diet interventions show promise as adjunctive treatments for depression, though more research is still needed. K…
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Eating well may help prevent and treat depression, according to growing evidence from studies on diet and mental health. Key facts: Following an overall healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil is associated with a lower risk…
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Nutrition plays a major role in mental health, with diet quality closely linked to risk of common mental disorders like depression. This review comprehensively analyzes recent research on the impacts of nutrition on mental health and the use of nutritional int…
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