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“Extensive research indicates creatine supplementation is safe for children and adolescents. Studies consistently demonstrate improvements in muscle strength, agility, coordination, and cognition without adverse effects on growth or development.”

“Iron is an essential nutrient that plays critical roles in many facets of brain function, including cellular respiration, neurotransmitter synthesis, and myelination – a process essential to nerve cell transmission and cognitive development.”

“Findings from a recent study suggest that time-restricted eating aligns eating and fasting cycles to the body’s innate 24-hour circadian system, altering the body's production of proteins and reducing the risk of developing chronic conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline.”

“The authors also noted that the composition of the gut microbiota can serve as a biomarker for diabetes. These findings suggest that altering the gut microbiota could serve as a means to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. Link to study abstract.”

“A new report shows how an antioxidant compound found in sesame seeds, called sesaminol, can protect cells from oxidative damage and prevent the development of Parkinson's disease. Oxidative stress is a main driver of cell damage and aging and is the result of normal cellular metabolism.”

“Evidence suggests that adhering to healthy dietary patterns such as the DASH diet or the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of mild hearing loss by nearly 30 percent, highlighting potential links between diet, dementia, and hearing loss.”

“Alzheimer's disease affects more than 24 million people worldwide, with numbers expected to grow as the population ages. A growing body of evidence links mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress to the development of Alzheimer's disease.”

“Researchers collected information about the participants' dietary intake and whether they engaged in any of five healthy lifestyle behaviors: never smoking, getting optimal sleep, engaging in vigorous physical activity, eating a quality diet, and moderating their alcohol intake.”

“A new study found that Kundalini yoga – a type of yoga that involves specific postures, breathing techniques, and meditation – boosted cognition and memory in older women at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.”

“Many cases appear to be influenced by lifestyle factors, yet diet has received little attention in this younger age group. To address this gap, researchers examined whether blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids in midlife are associated with the later development of early-onset dementia.”