Besides being delicious, grapes have the ability to protect your mental health. In a new study, researchers found that consuming two cups of grapes a day can help fend off Alzheimer’s disease. The effect is likely due to the known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of polyphenols, which are believed to reduce oxidative stress in the brain while also promoting blood flow and maintaining the levels of a chemical that boosts memory. Has there ever been a tastier way to protect your brain?
Two cups of grapes a day may keep Alzheimer’s away
More of Today's Solutions
A Dutch startup is making concrete that grows its own moss
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most building materials are designed to resist the elements, to stay sealed and unchanged for as long as ...
Read MoreThe surprising history of pumpkins: from ancient staple to autumn icon
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Pumpkin spice lattes, jack-o’-lanterns, and Thanksgiving pies: pumpkins are the unofficial mascots of fall. But behind their seasonal ...
Read MoreRotterdam becomes home to the world’s largest floating office
While Rotterdam is typically known for hosting Europe’s biggest port, the second largest Dutch city is also famous as a forerunning innovator in climate ...
Read MoreThere are special regions for singing in the brain
Music is a magical thing. There are many proven benefits to the power of music, from its synchronizing power to create bonds with the ...
Read More
