Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Health news: To avoid Alzheimer's - eat less!

I saw this on Google News this morning: Want to prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Eat less!

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Want to prevent brain diseases like Alzheimer's disease or simply slow age-related mental decline? Forget about taking B vitamins like B6, B12 and folate, according to one study. Instead reduce your intake of calories, according to another study.
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The United States has a large problem with overeating. Our society is wealthy and it is easy to have lots of food. I have heard about various problems that can come from a result of being overweight, problems like diabetes and heart disease. I had not realized that too much food could be bad for your brain.

Yet another reason to homeschool: you can teach your children to eat healthy foods, and healthy amounts.


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