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Moderate Wine Intake May Improve Cognitive Function

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Written by AstroNutrition 10 September 2010
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A recent study conducted in Norway is just one of a host of studies that have shown a correlation between moderate wine drinking and better cognitive functioning.  According to this most recent study of 5033 men and women in Northern Norway, wine drinking in moderation was independently correlated with a lower

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Mediterranean Diet Makes You Smart

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Written by AstroNutrition 9 February 2010
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A new study from the Columbia University Medical Center reported that a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil, fish, whole grains and fruit may protect against aging brains and cognitive problems. A Mediterranean-style diet has also been known to help with common health risks such as cancer, heart disease and depression.

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Keeping Your Mind Razor Sharp

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Written by AstroNutrition 22 March 2007
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As we get older we’re are more likely to experience the effects of memory loss and slower cognitive function. There are ways to keep the brain waves moving so we can prolong the effects of aging.

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1. Mental, physical, and social exercises are imperative for maintaining cognitive function. Challenging your brains daily will increase more blood flow into different regions of the brain, forming new connections. Think of it as mental jumping jacks.

2. Games are a great way to tease and challenge your brain, keeping it sharp and healthy as you age. Suduko, crosswords and electronic games improve your brain's speed and memory which help with logic, word skills, math and more.

3. "Neurobics" activate the brain's biochemical pathways and bring new pathways online that strengthen or preserve brain circuits and improve mental agility. Brush your teeth with your "other" hand, take a new route to work or choose your clothes based on sense of touch rather than sight.

4. B12 is one of the most important B Vitamins. It increases energy, brain functions (memory, concentration), maintains a healthy nervous system, stabilises menstruation and protects against anemia.