Did you know that olive oil may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. It’s true, extra virgin olive oil has been shown to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in an animal study that was published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. In the study, the research team genetically modified the rodents to have Alzheimer’s and then divided them into two groups. The rodents that were fed olive oil had healthier synapses between neurons. Those rodents also had less toxic debris between the brain cells. This is not surprising since the Mediterranean Diet, which includes olive oil has long been praised for its healing effects. For more unique and useful health information on more than 100 different topics, visit STAY YOUNG AMERICA DOT COM where you can also find my book, Aged to Perfection, How to Thrive to 100, Happy Healthy & Wise. Learn more, live more! at STAY YOUNG AMERICA DOT COM.
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