NUTRITION WELLNESS,& BRAIN IN AGING
Diet patterns such as the MIND and Mediterranean diet are associated with decreased cognitive decline and protectionagainst neurodegenerative diseases
EXERCISE AND BRAIN AGINGPracticing yoga can positively affect executive functioning in older adulthoodAerobic exercise is known to impact hippocampal volume and function in older adults
WEEK 6 • MAY 13 , 2020
Key TakeawaysDIET PATTERNS AND BRAIN AGING
NUTRITION, WELLNESS, & THE BRAINUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences - United States Department of Agriculture - Local Extension Councils Cooperating -
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NUTRIENTS FROM NWB SERIES AND MIND DIET
CarotenoidsThese nutrients deposit inbrain tissue, Intervention
studies have showncognitive improvement with
carotenoidsupplementation.
Omega-3 FatsThese fats help create the
insulation for neurons.Studies have found that
higher consumption of thesefats is related to bettercognitive functioning..
FiberFiber consumption is
associated withimproved memory
performance inchildren.
FlavanoidsThese nutrients are
associated withimproved cognitiveperformance and
slowed brain aging.
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This summer we will cover more about health andwellness on topics like:
MicrobiomeInflammation
Sleep
ExerciseGeneticsNutrition
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