Chocolate may boost cognitive function

People who consumed chocolate at least once a week performed better on tests of cognitive function than those who never or rarely ate chocolate, a new study reveals.

Nutrients May Stop Brain Shrinkage Linked To Alzheimer’s

A study of elderly people finds that those whose diets were high in certain essential nutrients were less likely to have the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease and more likely to score better on tests of mental performance. The researchers published a paper on how they came to these findings in the 28 December online issue of Neurology…