Individuals with diabetes have a much greater chance of developing dementia, according to journal Neurology. Even after other risk factors for dementia were taken into consideration, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking, the trend was still material.

The study followed the health progress of 1,017 individuals at least 60 years of age for 11 years. During this period, 232 of them developed dementia. It was found that those with diabetes had double the risk of developing dementia compared to those with normal blood glucose levels. In addition, the study found that people with pre-diabetes had a higher risk of developing dementia. And even those who were not pre-diabetic, but whose blood sugar levels remained high two hours after a meal, also had a higher dementia risk. The researchers note that their findings raise the need to consider diabetes, now a common and rapidly increasing disease, as a potential risk factor for dementia.

Steve - this is why, for a while now, integrative healthcare practitioners have termed cognitive decline "Type 3 Diabetes". Blood sugar imbalance is integrally linked with the brain's cognitive abilities. Unfortunately, as a recent Lancet study points out, aggressively treating a diabetic condition after the fact does little to stem the cognitive-lowering tide. Prevention is the key.

In addition, there is exciting data emerging from a choline (B-vitamin) precursor, Citicoline, for mood, memory, depression, SAD, overall feeling of well-being, impact craving, and addiction. We have begun to recommend this safe, natural substance for our clients. Listen to a Citicoline research podcast from a renowned neurology PhD.

http://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/article_content.asp?edition=1§ion=8&article=209

The Bonnie C. Minsky Award provides tuition support to students whose research and educational interest focus on nutrition, maternal and child health, women's health or healthy aging at UIC School of Public Health, where Bonnie received her master's.

This year's winner, Yuka Asada, is registered dietitian and PhD candidate in the Maternal and Child Health program within the Community Health Sciences Division. As an international student, Yuka is unable to apply for financial aid, so this award allows her to spend more time on her independent studies.

This week's Well Connect topics are:

• Natural Reduction of Hepatitis Activity.   
• Vitamin Left for Dead is Back.
• Skillet Brown Rice Fusilli Recipe.
• Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cones. 
• Whole Grain Organic Rice Milk 
• Exercise Vigorously? Here's Your Bonus. 
• Organic Farmers beat Back Frankenfood. 
• Cocaine and This Carb Share Same Brain Receptor. 
• Exciting Resveratrol Finding.
• Safest Bone Med Now More Effective. 

In the current health care paradigm, it is paramount that we practice "self-care". But how can we ascertain what is truth or fiction? NCI Well Connect does the work for you as your self-care wellness filter. Staying connected to real-time nutrition and lifestyle developments, based upon sound research, motivates you to adhere to your optimal wellness plan.

In addition to the eNewsletter, subscribing to NCI Well Connect allows you access to our entire library of Action Plans and Natural Foods Shopping List. The total value of these items exceeds the subscription price. Click here for a list of our Action Plans titles.

The cost for a one year subscription (42 issues) is ninety-nine dollars (2.35 per week). For more info, email Steve at nutrocon@yahoo.com, 847-509-1336, or review a sample issue.

This month's video features the Biotrition Blood Test, which measures food intolerances. I explain many health complaints that can be attributed to food intolerances. 

Sun Cups are  devastatingly delicious gluten-free treats for those who cannot have peanut butter cups or desire a healthier alternative.

All organic ingredients with dark chocolate and sunflower seed butter.

Until they are widely available in stores, we will be carrying them. 

Dark Chocolate Sun Cups. 

Part of this extensive allergy and intolerance action plan includes a complete list of mold cross-reacting foods, when to avoid them, and what to replace them with.

Click here to peruse our entire library. Action Plans can be purchased or are available free to NCI Well Connect subscribers, upon request.