  June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Women make up two-thirds of Alzheimer's disease cases so experts are studying how their lifestyles in their 20s, 30s and beyond could help prevent dementia decades later. Diet can have a real impact. "Food is information, food is molecules that will enter your body and end up inside your brain," said Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist and nutritionist, and author of "The XX Brain."
Her tips for a well-nourished brain include getting enough polyunsaturated fat. It's one of the "healthy fats" and includes omega-3 fatty acids. The best sources are cold water fatty fish — think of the acronym SMASH: salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring.
Follow the link to get more tips on what to eat to boost your brain health.
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