Our bodies shrink a bit as we age – and so do our brains. How to prevent that...

It’s bad enough that we lose some height and some hair as we age – but our brains can start to shrink as well...  

A recent study of elderly patients found that those who had diets high in trans-fats, like those found in pizza and packaged foods, actually had smaller brains and lower cognitive function than those who had healthier diets.

So what should you, your parents or grandparents be eating for bigger brains? Vitamins B, C, D and E and Omega 3 fatty acids. Some good choices would be flax seeds, salmon, sardines and walnuts.