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“Bad things happen. And the human brain is especially adept at making sure that we keep track of these events. This is an adaptive mechanism important for survival.”
“From the earliest moments of life, children begin to learn the fundamentals of language. The most powerful influence for effective language development are the verbal interactions with caregivers.”
“Dementia is our most-feared illness, more than heart disease or cancer.”
“The science supporting the relationship between carbohydrates and dementia is quite exciting, as it paves the way for lifestyle changes that can profoundly affect a person's chances of remaining intact, at least from a brain perspective.”
“The biggest issue by far is that carbohydrates are absolutely at the cornerstone of all of our major degenerative conditions.”
“Fat is your friend. The brain thrives on a fat-rich, low-carbohydrate diet.”
“In general, the public knowledge base and thus decision-making behaviors are far more influenced by advertisement than with current science.”
“When a child is watching television, he or she is not involved in play, not socializing with other individuals, and most importantly, not receiving feedback as to the actions or consequences of his or her behavior.”