January is Alzheimer Awareness Month @AlzheimerCanada. According to the World Health Organization, 50 million people live with dementia worldwide with nearly 10 million new cases every year. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s which may contribute sixty to seventy percent of these cases. These numbers are staggering. Although there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, there is continuing research and clinical trials to support the neuro-protective benefits of healthy foods, in particular, olive oil! Check out this article from Science News, “Extra virgin olive oil preserves memory, protects brain against Alzheimer’s.” Also visit our Health page for more articles on health benefits of high phenolic EVOO.