7 Common Foods That May Accelerate Brain Aging

Some familiar foods may be working against your brain. Nutrition and brain-health experts explain why and offer smarter alternatives.
7 Common Foods That May Accelerate Brain Aging
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What we eat—from specific nutrients to daily dietary patterns and eating habits—can affect the health of our nervous system, influencing the risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and other neurological disorders.

“Your brain uses about 20 percent of the calories you consume. Every bite is either helping it or hurting it,” Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics, told The Epoch Times.

Hadia Zainab
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Hadia Zainab is a health journalist and doctor of physical therapy candidate at Sialkot Medical College. Her experience managing health conditions such as strokes, paralysis, pediatric care, and ICU rehabilitation informs her writing. Zainab values kindness, empathy, and clear communication to bridge the gap between patients and health care providers.