Brainwaves

A low salt diet can reduce your risk of hypertension. A low carb diet can reduce your risk of diabetes. But is there a diet out there which can lower your risk of neurologic disease? Specifically, dementia? The answer is...maybe? This week on the program we work our way up the food chain describing the vital micronutrients, food groups, and fad diets out there which may promote brain health--and could even lower your risk of dementia. Sit back, grab some blueberries, and enjoy! IF YOU'RE TAKING YOUR NEUROLOGY BOARDS, and not sure how to prepare, check out the 2019 Penn Neurology Board Review Course at https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?P=5&EID=54399. BrainWaves' listeners get $150 off their enrollment fee using the promo code 'WAVES2019'. Produced by James E. Siegler. Music courtesy of Axeltree, Chris Zabriskie, John Pazdan, Josh Woodward, Kevin McLeod, and Pachyderm. Sound effects by Mike Koenig and Daniel Simion. BrainWaves' podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and s