Surprising way to ward off dementia
Surprising way to ward off dementia You know ‘good’ HDL cholesterol keeps your heart healthy, and now research reveals it does the same for your brain! In fact, Japanese scientists say high HDL levels slash dementia risk by as much as 64%. Here, the easy health boosters that protect against heart disease and help you retain all your happy memories. Sip hot cocoa Good news for chocolate lovers: Sip 2 mugs of hot cocoa daily, and a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found you’ll up your “good” cholesterol by 24%. Researchers credit cocoa compounds called flavonoids with the heartsmart effect. What’s more, Appalachian State University scientists say folks who enjoy 25 grams of dark chocolate (about four squares) daily have better memories and multitasking ability than those who don’t indulge. Dig into dip Try swirling your carrot sticks into yogurt mixed with extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic and sea salt. Greek scientists say eating 11⁄2 to 2 Tbs. of EVOO daily ...