Nutrition and Brain Health
Living longer is important, but equally important is quality of life. So while some researchers are trying to discover the fountain of youth, others are looking at how to maintain or possibly improve things as we get older. One such researcher is Dr. Carol Greenwood. At the Baycrest Centre for Geriatrics, Dr. Greenwood's research investigates the relationship between diet and brain function–specifically:
- healthy seniors and the impact of lifelong dietary patterns on risk of cognitive decline with aging
- seniors suffering from Alzheimer Disease and how the disease influences eating behaviour and whether eating behaviours change at different stages of disease progression.
Dr. Greenwood has used the information garnered from research on the connection between brain health and nutrition and co-written a cookbook, MINDfull. The recipes are paired with a wealth of practical information. Dr. Greenwood debunks myths and tells us what to eat to promote optimal brain health and healthy aging – her advice can be easily adapted by the busy home cook.
Join us for an informative talk, as Dr. Greenwood shares her knowledge with the latest information on the relationship between nutrition and brain health at North York Central Library on Thursday June 12 at 7 pm. Copies of MINDfull will be available for purchase and signing. Proceeds go to the Baycrest Foundation.
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Great tips.