Scientists at the National University of Singapore have discovered that curry eating enhances cognitive performance in the elderly. [Via] The compound curcurin found in turmeric (a staple ingredient of curry), is an antioxidant that may inhibit buildup of plaques in people with Alzheimer’s. Hmmm. I have two questions:

Has it been shown Alzheimer’s occurs less frequently in Asian populations ?

Could the boosted brain power in elders have something to do with the traditional respect that these elders elicit in Asian populations ?

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