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Regular exercise doesn't necessarily prevent Alzheimer's — except when it does. That's the rather fuzzy but encouraging conclusion reached by the National Institutes of Health this week. Although there is no conclusive evidence that fitness, healthy eating, and mental exercise such as crossword puzzles can fend off Alzheimer's, scientists remain highly optimistic based on years' worth of Read more
When thinking about diet, it's easy to overlook the brain. But like your heart, the brain needs a healthy diet to function properly. Starving it or feeding it the wrong types of things can lead to memory loss, depression, and a host of brain diseases like Alzheimer's. Do you know what foods make for a happy brain? Take my quiz to find out . . . Take the Quiz Read more
As if we needed another reason to load up on the coffee in the morning, new research is suggesting that coffee may cut the risk of dementia by blocking the damage cholesterol can inflict on the body. This is because the "blood brain barrier" — a filter between the brain and the main blood supply, which protects the central nervous system from potentially harmful chemicals, including cholesterol Read more
There are so many reasons to maintain your fitness level and waist size as you pass from decade to decade. Waist circumference has been used as an indicator of risk for heart disease, but it looks like it might also be an indicator of risk for Alzheimer's, too. A new study reviewing over 6,500 patient files took a "sagittal abdominal diameter" rather than a circumference measurement. The results Read more
Working out, organic baby food, and more: get the dish on Miranda Kerr — Fit Celeb A rock-climbing gym in your house? You betcha! — Houzz Learn how a little stretch can improve your life — Real Simple Mice get slimmer and sexier from eating yogurt. What about humans? — Self How Smash's Katharine McPhee stays in Broadway-worthy shape — Fitness The lunch bell is calling! 10 sandwiches Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Mandy Oaklander, Prevention Leave it to scientists to burst our bubble. For years, studies have told us that chewing gum can boost memory recall, and as such, we’d pop Chiclets during noggin-twisting times: exams, high school reunions, Jeopardy. Did it ever work for us? Honestly, we can’t remember — and Read more
Lil asks: should you prep your body for pregnancy with a cleanse? — LilSugar How to eat healthy when Indian is your takeout of choice — Fab Fit Fun New workout alert! Learn the ins and outs of SLT yoga — Vital Juice Everything you need to know to achieve a bod like Jen Aniston — InStyle 12 healthy (and homemade) alternatives to the ice-cream truck — Shape Choose your own workout! Mix Read more
Why washing dishes and folding laundry may prevent Alzheimer's — Health Because sometimes you're in a rush: best packaged food options — LearnVest Read more
Joke all you want, but since they offer so many health benefits, beans really are the magical fruit (or legume, really). If you shy away from them, here are three reasons to start eating beans today. Encourage Weight Loss Thanks to their high fiber and water content, beans are extremely filling; it doesn't take much to feel satisfied. Taking a long time to digest, beans help keep hunger at bay Read more
The world's tiniest spiral spiced ham is way too cute — Foodbeast A look at The Pioneer Woman's new cookbook — Kitchen Daily Ways to take your morning coffee to the next level — Honest Cooking A weekend hot chocolate party — The Kitchn Everything you need to know about egg separators — Baking Bites Are Wisconsin cheeses the best in the world? — The Daily Meal Grilled pizza just Read more
