To keep cognition sharp, aim for 97 grams of dairy (the amount in 4 oz. of cheese or yogurt) daily, advise researchers in the journal of the American Geriatric Society. They tracked 1,081 adults and found that doing so cuts Alzheimer’s risk by 61 percent. The study authors credit dairy’s brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin B-12 and whey protein. Plus, dairy is known to boost the brain’s levels of glutathione, an antioxidant that fights oxidative stress linked to Alzheimer’s

Scientist reporting in the European Journal of Public Health offer a good reason to sip chamomile tea; in a 30-year study, people who drank chamomile tea twice a week were up to 74% less likely to develop thyroid issues (overactive, under-active, goiters and cancer) the researchers say the brew’s antioxidants fight thyroid damaging oxidative stress and inflammation.

If pain keeps you from falling asleep at night, take 5 minutes to massage your toes, report investigators at the University of Miami. Simply massage each toe individually, working around all sides and the nail beds using gentle circular motions, doing so stimulates pressure-sensitive nerves that prod the brain to release powerful painkilling endorphins, helping you drift off 33% faster plus adding 42 minutes of deep, restful slumber to your night.

Scientists have recently examined whether burning candles can be a source of indoor air pollution. They’ve found a couple of important things.
First. - They’ve determined that some candles on the market, mostly those that are imported, still contain lead in the wick as a stiffening agent. Most U.S. candle manufacturers stopped using lead in candles in 1974. Research shows that burning lead-wick candles can cause exposure to harmful amount of lead.
Second. - They’ve determined that burning several candles at once can cause exposure to other harmful chemicals, including some known human carcinogens. One study that compared different types of candles found greater exposure to harmful chemicals with paraffin candles and less exposure with candles made of beeswax or soy.
- Mayo Clinic -