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December Life Extension Magazine®
A study of older adults showed that a specific sage extract improved measures of memory by about 60% and improved attention by 2.5-fold.
Reports
Effects of Mushrooms on Immune Functions
Combining beta glucans with mushroom extracts can enhance immune functions and reduce upper respiratory infections.
Astaxanthin for Full-Body Health
In human studies, astaxanthin has been shown to benefit the eyes, while helping to protect against skin aging, cardio- metabolic risks, and age-associated cognitive decline.
A Healthy Diet Supports Brain Health
Numerous studies show that consuming more unprocessed and plant foods, such as those found in the Mediterranean and MIND diets, may improve brain health and lower dementia risk.
Clean Up Your Cells with Curcumin
In preclinical models, curcumin activated autophagy, the internal cellular cleansing process that declines with age.
Departments
As We See It: Alzheimer’s Reversal Moves to the Clinic
For decades, Life Extension® readers have been educated on ways to delay and reverse early- stage cognitive deficits. Now, a new clinical trial has suggested reductions in cognitive decline with comprehensive lifestyle interventions that include diet, exercise, and supplemental nutrients.
In the News: Delayed Brain Aging Linked with Higher Nutrient Blood Levels
Higher levels of nutrients in the blood may delay brain aging; salting food at the table linked to gastric cancer; female military recruits taking multivitamins suffer fewer injuries; flavonoid-rich diet lowers dementia risk.