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New Research Links Eating Flavonoid-Filled Foods to 20% Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline
As another wild blueberry harvest season wraps up in Maine, farmers are freezing these little blue gems so people around the country can enjoy them year round. Over the years, wild blues have earned the nickname “brain berries” and new research further supports this reputation. The new study tracked participants… Read More
Brain-Healthy Breakfast Recipes to Start Busy School Mornings Off Right
It’s that time of year again–some kids have already had their first day of school while kids here in Maine are just heading back to the classroom. While it’s still a little unclear what the school year will ultimately look like for your child–either in-person learning or remote–we want to… Read More
Back to School: Brain Support for Kids
As we switch gears from summer to fall, back to school time brings lots of things to mind, including new school clothes, new teachers, and a renewed emphasis on habits to support our children as they get back into the classroom. And, while your child might be more interested in… Read More
Fresh Wild Blueberry Season is Officially Here–Celebrate with Us in Maine
If you’ve grown up in Maine or spent a lot of time in Vacationland, then you know that summer means one thing: fresh, wild blueberry season! For a lot of us, wild blueberry season certainly brings back fond memories of raking wild blueberries, filling buckets and eating them before you get home,… Read More
Summer Camp Lunchbox Friendly Wild Blueberry Recipes
It’s officially summertime, which means that there are tons of adventures waiting for you and your family around every corner–think warm nights spent around the campfire, scenic hikes, lake dips, and best of all, yummy wild blueberry dishes! As the world begins to return to some semblance of normality and… Read More
The Power of Purple: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and purple is the official color of the Alzheimer’s awareness movement. It’s a color that we focus on frequently when discussing wild blueberries and their health benefits, because of the beautiful (and healthful) purply-blue pigments that color our tiny berries. But of course,… Read More
Eat for Brain Health with the Cognition Kitchen Guide
The human brain is remarkable and arguably one of the most important organs in the body, yet many people take their brain health for granted. To bring attention to this issue and provide ideas for incorporating brain-healthy foods into the diet, the Wild Blueberry Association of North America has chosen Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month… Read More
First Ever Wild Blueberry Weekend Planned for August in Maine
Ready to begin a new summer tradition in Maine? Well, we’ve got a new exciting event to share with you. The Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine is putting our state’s iconic, delicious, and healthy wild blueberry in the spotlight this summer with the first ever Wild Blueberry Weekend. Mainers and visitors… Read More
Are Wild Blueberries Good for Your Brain?
What you eat matters when it comes to brain health. Read More
Do Wild Blueberries Improve Memory?
Studies indicate daily wild blueberry supplementation for elderly adults experiencing cognitive impairment can enhance neural response in certain areas of the brain. Read More
