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Nutrition And Mental Function  by: News Canada (NC)-Eating well and getting the vitamins and minerals we need over the course of our lives is important for overall good health. It may also help preserve memory and cognition in the golden years. There is growing evidence to suggest that good nutrition plays a role in preventing or possibly reversing cognitive decline. One recent study found that healthy people in their late 60s were able to boost their mental capabilities by taking nutritional supplements. Certain B vitamins, such as niacin, contribute to the formation of proteins that are needed for memory. As well, antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and E, and selenium may play a role in enhancing mental ability and protecting against dementia and diseases like Alzheimer's. Because our understanding and means of dealing with cognitive decline is limited, prevention is key. Eating a well-balanced, low-fat diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables is important for good health and may slow brain aging. Seniors in particular are more susceptible to changes in their bodies that result in reductions in vitamin and mineral levels. Taking a well-balanced multivitamin supplement like Centrum Select® on a daily basis can provide good nutritional insurance. About The Author News Canada provides a wide selection of current, ready-to-use copyright free news stories and ideas for Television, Print, Radio, and the Web. News Canada is a niche service in public relations, offering access to print, radio, television, and now the Internet media, with ready-to-use, editorial "fill" items. Monitoring and analysis are two more of our primary services. The service supplies access to the national media for marketers in the private, the public, and the not-for-profit sectors. Your corporate and product news, consumer tips and information are packaged in a variety of ready-to-use formats and are made available to every Canadian media organization including weekly and daily newspapers, cable and commercial television stations, radio stations, as well as the Web sites Canadians visit most often. Visit News Canada and learn more about the NC services. This article was posted on August 7, 2002   View More Videos from the "Health" category: Why We Get Tongue-Tied When to Have a Heart Checkup Diagnosis in Depression How Will Research Reduce Risk and Increase Prevention For Alzheimer's   Read More Articles from the "Health" Category: Healthy Diet Plan For Weight Loss by James Andre Can You Attain Weight Loss While Fasting? by Jason Barger New Year’s Resolution: Love Your Body! by Laura M. Turner, C.P.T. Ayurvedic Cure for Parkinson’s Disease by Dev Sri Holiday Table Strategies by Joey Dweck Some Medical Receptionist Services Come With Hidden Costs by Jim Peterson How To Prevent The Accumulation Of Dust Mites In Your Mattress by Zach Smith Ephedra: Good News, Bad News by Bob Rutledge Get That Stomach Pain to Go Away by Justin Hoopes Understanding Varicose Veins by Anne Wolski << Back to "Health" Index

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