5 Foods That Can Damage Your Brain and Increase Your Dementia Risk — and What to Swap Them For

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A neuroscientist is sounding the alarm about five foods that can accelerate cognitive decline, even increasing your odds of developing dementia.

The good news is that he’s also offering up some easy swaps and better ways to consume.

“What you eat not only affects your waistline — it also shapes your brain’s future,” says Dr. Ramon Velazquez, a neuroscience consultant and research advisor at Mind Lab Pro, a pioneer in brain health offering the world’s first universal nootropic designed to boost mental performance.

Forty-two percent of Americans will experience dementia after the age of 55, according to resent research. Several studies have suggested that a diet rich in sugar and saturated fat can contribute to inflammation in the brain, potentially damaging brain cells and raising the risk of dementia.

According to Velazquez, every meal is an opportunity to protect or damage our neural connections.

“The brain is incredibly resilient, but it’s also vulnerable to the constant barrage of inflammatory foods in the typical Western diet. And unlike other organs, the brain has a limited ability to repair itself once damage occurs.” (Read more from “5 Foods That Can Damage Your Brain and Increase Your Dementia Risk — and What to Swap Them For” HERE)

Russian Intelligence Declassifies Documents Revealing Hitler’s Mysterious Final Words

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Hitler died some 80 years ago on Wednesday (April 30), the same day Moscow decided to release a ton of documents about the infamous dictator. . .

Up until now, the whole world had no idea what Hitler’s last words were – but that has now changed after the release of the previously declassified information.

The notes detailed what Linge said to Hitler just moment before he died.

“When saying goodbye to Hitler on 30 April 1945, I asked: ‘Führer, whom should we try to break through to in the West?’ they explained.

“And I received the answer: ‘For the sake of the one who is still to come.'” (Read more from “Russian Intelligence Declassifies Documents Revealing Hitler’s Mysterious Final Words” HERE)

Three Glasses of This Drink a Day Can Prevent Dementia — It Also Fights Heart Disease and Cancer

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An estimated 6.7 million people in the US are living with Alzheimer’s dementia today, and this number could increase to 13.8 million by 2060, according to the NIH.

While there are many lifestyle choices that could lower your risk of dementia — including maintaining a good diet, exercising regularly, socializing and keeping your mind stimulated — recent research suggests there’s one humble beverage that can slash your risk with just a few sips.

A study out of Japan has found that older adults who regularly consume green tea have fewer cerebral white matter lesions, a key indicator of cognitive decline and dementia.

Researchers asked almost 9,000 adults to fill out a questionnaire about their coffee and tea-drinking habits and used brain scans to analyze their data.

While they did not find any evidence that coffee intake might prevent cognitive decline, their results did lead them to conclude that drinking green tea — especially three or more glasses a day — may help prevent dementia.

The findings align with previous studies that have shown green tea consumption can protect you from cognitive decline.

A 2022 meta-analysis indicates your risk of dementia decreases by 6% for every cup of green tea you consume. (Read more from “Three Glasses of This Drink a Day Can Prevent Dementia — It Also Fights Heart Disease and Cancer” HERE)

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Making a Single Change Can Cut Your Microplastics Intake From 90,000 to 4,000 Particles per Year

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. . .Microplastics are everywhere — in the beauty products we wear, the cleaning supplies we use and even in the food we eat. Research suggests that these particles, smaller than a grain of rice, can harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, potentially leading to colon and lung cancer.

In a new scientific paper, three physicians report that switching from bottled water to filtered tap water could cut your microplastic intake by about 90% — from 90,000 to 4,000 particles each year.

“Given the widespread presence of microplastics in the environment, completely eliminating exposure is unrealistic. A more practical approach is to reduce the most significant sources of microplastic intake,” the researchers wrote this week in the Genomic Press.

This advice may be tough to swallow. Bottled water was America’s favorite packaged drink last year, according to industry data, with 16.2 billion gallons consumed, a 2% increase from 2023.

Microplastic exposure occurs when particles break off from the bottle’s inner surface and enter the water, particularly when the bottle is squeezed or exposed to heat. (Read more from “Making a Single Change Can Cut Your Microplastics Intake From 90,000 to 4,000 Particles per Year” HERE)

Woman Freezes to Death While Letting Dog Outside

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An Ohio woman reportedly froze to death overnight in her yard while letting her dog outside this week.

Deputies with the Huron County Sheriff’s Office found 43-year-old Eugenia Michele Wadman dead in her yard after responding to a 911 call just before 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, according to a report by WKYC.

The emergency call reported an unresponsive person at an address on Hanville Corners Road in Willard, Ohio — located in Huron County — approximately 60 miles southwest of Cleveland.

Authorities said Wadman apparently fell on snow and ice in her yard while she took her dog outside during the night “wearing only light pajamas.”

The 43-year-old woman “appeared to have fallen and sustained injuries consistent with struggling and crawling on the snow- and ice-covered yard,” the sheriff’s office said. (Read more from “Woman Freezes to Death While Letting Dog Outside” HERE)

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Alzheimer’s and Memory Issues Could Be Fended Off by Popular Food in Huge Discovery

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Enjoying a particular type of cheese could be more beneficial than you might think, as fresh research indicates it may help fend off Alzheimer’s and cognitive deterioration, diseases that new research has shown can be predicted by certain dreams. Published in the reputable Neuroscience Research, the study points to Camembert as a potential enhancer of mental faculties.

Scientists observed that mice on a high-fat diet, typically linked to reduced cognitive abilities, experienced a boost in brain power when their diet included Camembert.

This enhancement was ascribed to myristate, a compound present in the cheese, which has been linked to supporting brain function and improving memory, whereas experts have pinpointed other foods that can enhance the chances of developing Alzheimer’s.

The presence of myristamide in Camembert appears to increase levels of a crucial protein for the brain named brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). This protein is integral to protecting the brain and nurturing synaptic development. Other studies, meanwhile, have found that a certain diet can also cut the chances of Alzheimer’s. . .

In this investigation, a dose of 10mg of myristamide for every kilogram of body weight “significantly improved cognitive performance” in mice. This was particularly evident in tasks involving the recognition of unfamiliar objects and locales, reports the Mirror. (Read more from “Alzheimer’s and Memory Issues Could Be Fended Off by Popular Food in Huge Discovery” HERE)

Investigators Say They Caught Murderer 21 Years After Cold Case But Can’t Do Anything About It

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Washington State investigators alleged Thursday that they caught the murderer in a cold case from 21 years ago but said he cannot be prosecuted.

The Island County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO) said they have officially closed the case of the Dec. 9, 2003 murder of Tamara “Tammy” Mattson, who was a 39-year-old mother of seven, in a Facebook post. Officials said they are “confident they have identified the perpetrator,” Carl D. Schlobom, 69, who is currently imprisoned for life without parole in Arizona for a 2005 murder.

“Unfortunately, Schlobom cannot be prosecuted for Ms. Mattson’s murder, even if prosecutors had sufficient evidence to prove his guilt, because he suffers from advanced dementia,” the ICSO said.

Mattson’s body was found in Camano Island State Park in 2003 and authorities followed up leads and conducted interviews for almost six years but did not advance the case. At the time of the initial investigation, officials found a cigarette butt in a parking lot near where Mattson’s remains were located.

Officials were able to test it for DNA in 2009 with assistance from the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab. The DNA matched Schlobom’s as his DNA was admitted to the national CODIS database following his 2005 conviction, according to police. Officials then had to prove that Schlobom was there when the murder occurred and not just a bystander or witness. Investigators then spent 10 years searching for any connections between Mattson and Schlobom. (Read more from “Investigators Say They Caught Murderer 21 Years After Cold Case but Can’t Do Anything About It” HERE)

Child Dies In Horrific Sledding Accident

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A child in Guilford County, North Carolina, died Saturday following a sledding accident, officials said.

The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) responded to a 911 call for a water rescue around 9:12 a.m., the GCSO said in a news release posted on Facebook. Upon arrival, officials found a child in the water who was immediately transported to a nearby hospital.

The child, whose name or age was not disclosed by authorities, “later succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident,” the sheriff’s office said.

Three civilians and two first responders who helped with the rescue mission were also transported to the hospital for medical examination. Authorities said the preliminary information indicates the incident happened due to a sledding accident.

Several local fire departments and the Guilford County Emergency Services responded to the incident, in addition to the GCSO. (Read more from “Child Dies In Horrific Sledding Accident” HERE)

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Columbus Did Not Take Syphilis to the Americas – He Brought It Back to Europe

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When a mysterious flesh-rotting disease broke out in Europe in 1495, two years after Christopher Columbus returned from the Americas, suspicion fell on his crew.

Syphilis was soon rampant across the Continent and beyond, but its origins continued to be fiercely debated, with some historians claiming it was actually home-grown.

Now, scientists have carried out genetic testing on the bones of infected people from Chile, Peru, Mexico and Argentina, who lived between the 13th and 15th centuries and died before Columbus arrived.

They found that ancestral forms of syphilis were present in the New World before it was discovered by Europeans, suggesting the bacterium did indeed hitch a lift back with the explorers.

Historical documents show that Columbus’ crew “carried off” native women, acquiring sexually transmitted diseases. (Read more from “Columbus Did Not Take Syphilis to the Americas – He Brought It Back to Europe” HERE)

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This Is America’s Most Expensive Fast-Food Chain: ‘Rip-Off’

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As fast food chains hike prices around the nation, one came out on top for being the priciest of all.

A new study found that Shake Shack received the most complaints for being overpriced, followed by Five Guys, which has been slammed for their “out of control” prices.

Earlier this year, Shake Shack raised menu prices by 3%, the burger chain’s CFO Katie Fogertey said during an investor call.

The Post has reached out to Shake Shack for comment.

The study, conducted by Preply, also found that celebrity-owned restaurants regularly received complaints about being overpriced — specifically, Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants. (Read more from “This Is America’s Most Expensive Fast-Food Chain: ‘Rip-Off’” HERE)