By Carly Gruneberg Nutrition Guidance Provided by: Kaylyn Koons, MS, RD, LD/N Nutrition as we Age When it comes to brain health, your nutritional and lifestyle choices are among the most powerful tools you have to slow cognitive decline as you age. Nutrient-deficient diets may impair cognitive clarity and energy…
By: Mallory Bachmann Nutrition Guidance Provided by Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Mediterranean Diet Background As the name suggests, the Mediterranean diet has its roots in the traditional eating patterns of people living along the Mediterranean Sea, in regions like Greece, Italy, Southern France, Crete, Spain, and parts of the…
By: Lauren Bryan Reviewed by a registered dietitian. When it comes to eating for long-term health, vegetables are one of the most powerful tools we have. They provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and other compounds that help reduce inflammation, lower the risk of chronic disease, and support brain and body…
By: by Lauren Bryan Reviewed by a registered dietitian. Understanding Feeding Tubes as a Method of Nutrition Support: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers Feeding tubes are medical devices used to deliver nutrition, hydration, and medication to individuals who are unable to meet their nutritional needs orally due to illness,…
By: Lauren Bryan, reviewed by a registered dietitian Lauren Bryan is a fourth-year Biology undergraduate student with a minor in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Florida. She will graduate this May. She plans to attend medical school in the fall of 2026. In the meantime, she is expanding…
By: Lauren Bryan, reviewed by a registered dietitian Lauren Bryan is a fourth-year Biology undergraduate student with a minor in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Florida. She will graduate this May. She plans to attend medical school in the fall of 2026. In the meantime, she is expanding…
By: Emily Truscott, MS, LD, RD Huntington’s disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder that affects movement, behavior, emotions, and thinking skills.1 Over time, these changes can make everyday tasks, such as walking, eating, and talking, more difficult. People with HD often face nutritional challenges, and as their ability to…
By: Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Protein is an essential nutrient made of smaller building blocks called amino acids. These amino acids are important for repairing muscles after exercise, supporting communication between cells, and strengthening the immune system. Protein also plays a key role in brain health as many chemical reactions…
By: Emily Truscott, MS, RD, LD Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that affects how muscles and nerves work together. Over time, it makes movement difficult or impossible. People with ALS often experience problems with chewing, swallowing, breathing, and fatigue.1 Although the exact cause of fatigue in ALS is not…
