Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Throughout our lifetimes we are constantly regenerating new brain cells in the hippocampus, a process called neurogenesis. New stem cells are constantly being born in the hippocampus that ultimately differentiate into fully functional neurons.

Carbs are devastating for the brain.

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.

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

Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that postmenopausal women who were put on statin drugs to lower their cholesterol had a nearly 48 percent increased risk of developing diabetes compared to those who weren’t given the drug.

Even slight elevations in blood sugar have been shown to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.