Two forms of fat that are vitally important for brain health are cholesterol and saturated fat.

We can change the expression of more than 70 percent of the genes that have a direct bearing on our health and longevity.

Two forms of fat that are vitally important for brain health are cholesterol and saturated fat.

Rarely, Type 2 diabetes develops without any readily identifiable predisposing factor. But in the great majority of cases it is brought on by lifestyle activities, including, and clearly most importantly, dietary choices.

The science supporting the relationship between carbohydrates and dementia is quite exciting, as it paves the way for lifestyle changes that can profoundly affect a persons chances of remaining intact, at least from a brain perspective.

Bad things happen. And the human brain is especially adept at making sure that we keep track of these events. This is an adaptive mechanism important for survival.

We may all be sensitive to gluten from a neurological standpoint.