How does inflammation affect the brain?
How does inflammation affect the brain?
Inflammation, fueled by increased blood sugar, can damage the tissue in our brains and put us at higher risk for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, explains how our diet impacts inflammation.
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