How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia

May 19, 2022

Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK).

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How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia

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