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Dietary Pattern Protective for Alzheimer Disease

July 20, 2010
By Felipe A. Jain, M.D.

Recent research has uncovered a dietary pattern associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer disease.  The traditional approach to studying the association of foods with illnesses is to take one or two foods or nutrients, and determine whether they are individually associated with the condition.  The same group at Columbia University in New York that...
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Corcentrum Meditation

July 15, 2010
By Felipe A. Jain, M.D.

Feeding your brain involves more than just the food you eat, but the activities that you do.  One of the most beneficial is meditation.  There are many different styles of meditation: mantra, visualization, kriya, mindfulness… the list goes on and on.  In my own...
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Is EPA or DHA Better for Depression?

June 22, 2010
By Felipe A. Jain, M.D.

A recent meta-analysis demonstrated that it does indeed matter whether EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) or DHA (docosahexanoic acid) is in your omega-3 fatty acid supplement. A total of 21 studies using greater than 50% EPA or pure EPA in the supplement showed significant reductions in...
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The Magical Benefits of Yawning

December 3, 2009
By Aaron Burke

Feeling like you need to yawn? Yeah, me too. That’s ok though. Go ahead and yawn. In fact, I encourage it. Even if you don’t feel like yawning, go...
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Remember where your car is parked — with chocolate?

December 1, 2009
By Felipe A. Jain, M.D.
Remember where your car is parked — with chocolate?

There is so much hype about chocolate, and for good reason.  It makes most of us feel good, probably in part by liberating dopamine in the brain – the...
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Enjoy Your Turkey Day!

November 26, 2009
By Aaron Burke
Enjoy Your Turkey Day!

Today is Thanksgiving, and if you’re like a lot of people you may be feeling prematurely guilty about all the food (and turkey!) you may be eating today. Well,...
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