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Promising research suggests cinnamon contributes directly to brain health and may protect against Alzheimer's disease. It is a potent antioxidant, a natural anti-inflammatory and is effective in regulating blood sugar and reducing cholesterol, providing additional benefits for the brain. Most people enjoy its natural sweetness. Saigon Cassia is the most potent and flavorful type of cinnamon.<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2013/05/01/are-you-ready-to-get-spicy/' addthis:title='Are You Ready to Get Spicy? ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Are You Ready to Get Spicy?

Posted on May 1, 2013 | No Comments

Promising research suggests cinnamon contributes directly to brain health and may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. It is a potent antioxidant, a natural anti-inflammatory and is effective in regulating blood sugar and reducing cholesterol, providing additional benefits for the brain. Most people enjoy its natural sweetness. Saigon Cassia is the most potent and flavorful type of cinnamon.

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Too often, patients and their family members are told by their doctors that the patient has been diagnosed with “a little bit of dementia.” They leave the doctor’s visit with a...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2013/03/13/what%e2%80%99s-the-difference-between-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-and-dementia/' addthis:title='What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia? ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Posted on March 13, 2013 | No Comments

Too often, patients and their family members are told by their doctors that the patient has been diagnosed with “a little bit of dementia.” They leave the doctor’s visit with a…

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We’ve known for a long time that diet plays an important role in the cause and possible prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Mark Bittman, well-known cookbook author and writer for the...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/09/26/the-american-diet-dementia/' addthis:title='The American Diet & Dementia ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

The American Diet & Dementia

Posted on September 26, 2012 | No Comments

We’ve known for a long time that diet plays an important role in the cause and possible prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Mark Bittman, well-known cookbook author and writer for the…

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Do you want to do something to protect yourself from developing Alzheimer’s disease? Controlling your blood pressure may be one of the most important things you can do to protect...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/05/03/the-link-between-high-blood-pressure-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-disease/' addthis:title='The link between High Blood Pressure & Alzheimer’s disease ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

The link between High Blood Pressure & Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on May 3, 2012 | 5 Comments

Do you want to do something to protect yourself from developing Alzheimer’s disease? Controlling your blood pressure may be one of the most important things you can do to protect…

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By Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, Guest Blogger, Creator of the Memory Preservation Nutrition®Program Eggs are the victim of misunderstanding and misinformation. In his terrific article “The Truth About Eggs,” nutritionist...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/04/15/surprise-eggs-are-brain-foods/' addthis:title='Surprise! Eggs are Brain Foods! ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Surprise! Eggs are Brain Foods!

Posted on April 15, 2012 | No Comments

By Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, Guest Blogger, Creator of the Memory Preservation Nutrition®Program Eggs are the victim of misunderstanding and misinformation. In his terrific article “The Truth About Eggs,” nutritionist…

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You have heard about the latest thing the kids are doing. This is not that kind of Cinnamon Challenge. Our Cinnamon Challenge is of the HEALTHY sort. Scientists are increasingly...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/03/23/join-us-for-the-safe-cinnamon-challenge/' addthis:title='Join us for the SAFE Cinnamon Challenge ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Join us for the SAFE Cinnamon Challenge

Posted on March 23, 2012 | No Comments

You have heard about the latest thing the kids are doing. This is not that kind of Cinnamon Challenge. Our Cinnamon Challenge is of the HEALTHY sort. Scientists are increasingly…

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The Heart and Brain – What’s Good for One is Good for the Other February is Heart Month. Why am I highlighting Heart Month when this blog is about Alzheimer’s? Because...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/02/01/heart-and-brain-healthy-month/' addthis:title='What’s good for the heart is good for the brain! ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain!

Posted on February 1, 2012 | No Comments

The Heart and Brain – What’s Good for One is Good for the Other February is Heart Month. Why am I highlighting Heart Month when this blog is about Alzheimer’s? Because…

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By Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, Guest Blogger, Creator of the Memory Preservation Nutrition®Program The more I learn about the nutritional content and value of herbs and spices, the more I...<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.alzcareblog.com/2012/01/17/power-up-your-brain-with-spices/' addthis:title='Power Up Your Brain with Spices! ' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_pinterest_share"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_counter addthis_bubble_style"></a></div>

Power Up Your Brain with Spices!

Posted on January 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

By Nancy Emerson Lombardo, PhD, Guest Blogger, Creator of the Memory Preservation Nutrition®Program The more I learn about the nutritional content and value of herbs and spices, the more I…

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