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New York Post
17-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Eating these common foods could reduce Alzheimer's risk, experts say
Reducing the risk of Alzheimer's could be as simple as eating the right food. A new study by researchers in Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C., found that eating foods high in choline could lower the risk of developing the common dementia. Choline is an essential micronutrient found in various foods, including poultry, dairy products (such as milk, yogurt and eggs), cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, beans and some fish, according to the USDA. Dietary choline intake has been associated with a lower risk of cognitive function and reduced risk of dementia, the researchers concluded. In the study, participants averaging 81 years of age who did not have Alzheimer's completed dietary questionnaires and underwent annual neurological exams. After an eight-year follow-up, researchers determined that consuming about 350 milligrams of choline per day was associated with the lowest risk of clinical Alzheimer's diagnoses in older adults. 4 A new study found that foods high in choline could lower a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's. Kay Abrahams/ – Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein has also backed the impact of choline on brain health, citing a 2024 China-based study that found intake improves cognitive function, especially among women. 'This is the study that inspired me to start supplementing choline,' she said. 'My memory has gotten worse over the years. I first wrote it off as 'pregnancy brain,' then 'mommy brain,' but eventually realized I should do my best to help it.' 'I already sleep well, exercise regularly, play mahjong and limit my alcohol, so choline was the next obvious tool worth trying.' 4 Choline is found in foods like poultry, dairy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, beans and some fish, according to the USDA. Danijela – Muhlstein shared that more than 90% of the choline in eggs comes from the yolk. For those who choose to eat egg whites for dietary reasons, taking a choline supplement may be a better option. Choline intake should be tailored to each person's individual needs, the nutritionist noted, referencing guidance from the Harvard School of Public Health. 'Premenopausal women may have lower requirements for dietary choline, because higher estrogen levels stimulate the creation of choline in the body,' the university wrote. In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist, brain imaging doctor and founder of Amen Clinics in California, emphasized the importance of eating the right foods for brain health. 'Your brain uses 20% to 30% of the calories you consume,' he said. 'So, nutrition is critical to help your brain or hurt your brain.' 4 The study had participants take dietary questionnaires and undergo neurological exams. Monkey Business – 4 Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain imaging doctor, said walnuts are one of his favorite brain-healthy food options. Fox News Walnuts are one of Amen's favorite brain-healthy food options, as they contain choline as well as omega-3 fatty acids. He also recommends including wild salmon as a dietary staple, as it's high in omega-3s and healthy protein, as well as organic blueberries and green, leafy vegetables. 'If you had a salad every day, and you put blueberries and salmon and walnuts on it with a little lemon and olive oil, that would be a perfect brain-boosting lunch,' he said. The doctor also suggested considering certain supplements to foster better brain health, including vitamin D, omega-3 or fish oil, or a daily multi-vitamin. 'Nearly two-thirds of the American population is low in vitamin D,' he said. 'And if it's low, it's a universal risk factor for every bad thing related to your brain, but also to your body, including obesity and cancer … Know and optimize your vitamin D level.' Fox News Digital reached out to the study researchers for comment.
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
A quarter of Americans are now too stressed about money to have sex: survey
It's a recession in affection. Money problems used to just ruin weekends and credit scores — now they're ruining date nights, libido, and long-term relationships. According to a recent ZipHealth survey, one in four Americans (26%) say they're too stressed about money to have sex. Finance issues are becoming foreplay's biggest mood killer. Advertisement 3 A shocking 1 in 4 Americans (26%) say they're too stressed about money to have sex, according to a recent ZipHealth survey. Pixel-Shot – Economic uncertainty is no longer just showing up in bank statements; it's sneaking under the sheets. Financial pressure is reshaping how we date, relate, and procreate. With 73% of renters cost-burdened, and nearly half spending more than 50% of their income on housing, there's not much left for dinner and flowers, Hud Housing Network reported. Advertisement More than half of Americans (53%) say the lack of affordable date nights is hurting their sex lives. Meanwhile, 1 in 2 renters has delayed breaking up because they literally can't afford to move out. Forget 'staying for the kids.' In 2025, couples stay for the Wi-Fi and shared Netflix. 3 Turns out, love doesn't conquer all — especially not $5,000 rent and an empty fridge. Kay Abrahams/ – The data doesn't lie — broke people are having less sex and enjoying it even less when they do. Financially satisfied folks are twice as likely to have good sex lives, 2.6 times more likely to have frequent sex, and 6 times more likely to feel secure in their relationships. Advertisement Meanwhile, almost a quarter of young adults say they're avoiding dating entirely due to financial uncertainty. In the end, it's clear: money isn't just shaping our futures — it's hijacking our love lives. Whether it's lease regret, delayed breakups, or the bedroom turning into a budgeting office, Americans are feeling the heat from overdue bills, not the sexual tension. 3 With 73% of renters cost-burdened, and nearly half spending over half their income on housing, there's not much left for dinner and flowers, Hud Housing Network reported. Prostock-studio – Advertisement So if your love life feels like it's on pause, don't blame your partner. Blame the economy. Love may be free — but in 2025, sex comes with a cost.
