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Attention ladies of a certain age: a cup (or three) of java may do more than to help you wake up – it just might protect your memory.

A recent French study found that women aged 65+ who drank more than three cups of coffee per day – or the equivalent amount of caffeine found in tea – were 30 per cent less likely to have memory decline than women who drank one cup or less of coffee daily.

The findings, published in the August 7, 2007, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, also showed that the benefits of caffeine appear to increase with age. Women over the age of 80 were 70 per cent less likely to have a failing memory.

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By Brandon C. Hall

Being aware of the nutritional value of the foods we eat is obviously essential to a healthy body. Eating the right combination of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats works towards keeping muscles strong and organs functioning the way nature intended.

Our minds are no different and eating foods rich in certain nutrients can help alleviate brain fog and boost our memories back to the place they were when we were younger. It only seems natural that since most of our body is fueled by the healthiest of foods, feeding our minds the same way follows suit.

There has been extensive research done into studying the effects of certain minerals and vitamins in relation to brain function. It’s common sense that sugar although a temporary stimulant quickly loses it’s luster and although we might feel very vibrant and alive after eating a candy bar, within an hour or two our bodies have become sluggish and less responsive. Our minds and therefore our memories would feel the same high and crashing low if fed a diet of sweets.

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