Coffee
Great news for coffee lovers. Caffeine can provide a short-term boost in both memory and concentration, plus it may decrease the chance of cognitive decline as we age. “Caffeine has also been linked to lower rates of Alzheimer’s, with one study showing coffee drinkers may have up to a 65 percent less chance of developing the disease,” explains Rumsey. (Sorry, this doesn’t apply to that sugar-laden caramel frap.)
Nuts
According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, vitamin E might help to prevent cognitive decline. Get your fill from a handful of nuts (especially almonds), which are a great source of both calcium and vitamin E. Chocolate coconut almond bar, anyone?
