The “memory vitamin” that slows brain aging!

Apopular actor appears on TV, but you can’t put a name to the face. Or you walk into the kitchen for . . . well, something, but can’t remember what. While it’s true that we’re more prone to these frustrating memory lapses after age 50—a result of declining estrogen—it doesn’t have to happen to you! You can end brain fog and sharpen your memory right now—plus cut your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease as much as 50%—by:

● Sharpening focus with D-3

Taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D- 3 daily can improve your focus and concentration within 60 days, plus halve your risk of dementia, Cornell University studies show. “Vitamin D- 3 keeps brain cells energized and in good repair, helping to slow brain aging,” confirms David Perlmutter, M.D., author of Brain Maker.

● Repairing neurons with physical activity Fitting in 30 minutes of any physical activity daily can reduce your odds of dementia 40%, plus rev your memory and focus 25% in just three weeks. Moving your muscles prompts your brain to release a compound (BDNF) that helps older brain cells behave more youthfully, Canadian scientists explain. It also repairs any brain nerves too damaged to function at their peak.

● Avoiding Alzheimer’s with omega-3-rich seafood

Eating as little as 8 oz. of seafood weekly slows aging in brain arteries and nerves, cutting your risk of Alzheimer’s disease as much as

49%, a new Rush University study reveals. Seafood is the top food source of a form of omega-3 fatty acid that’s essential for brain functions. It’s no surprise then that Harvard researchers report that same dose of seafood delivers a noticeable uptick in focus and memory within one month!

Turning back the clock with blueberries

Enjoying one cup of fresh or frozen blueberries daily can help you feel as clear-headed as you did 10 years ago—and drop your risk of ever experiencing dementia 22% or more, say Columbia University scientists. “The berries are rich in nutrients that boost the flow of oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to brain cells,” explains internist and nutrition expert Leo Galland, M.D.