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Best Foods for Brain Health

We have always known that what we eat affects our bodies. That means that everything we eat takes a toll on our brains. At our Las Vegas neurology clinic, we emphasize that brain foods matter! Do you know the top foods for brain health? Food rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals provide energy and aid in protecting against brain diseases. In addition, hormones from our stomach influence cognitive ability like understanding and processing new information. Being properly fed helps us stay focused on the task at hand and recognize when we’re full. When we focus on feeding our bodies whole, nutritious foods, we’re benefiting both our minds and bodies. Our Las Vegas neurologist Dr. Milford has compiled a list of foods for brain health that we should all have in our diets. Read on to learn 25 of the best foods for brain health!

  1. Avocados: rich in monounsaturated fats (the “good kind), folate, vitamin K, vitamin B, and vitamin C
  2. Freshly Brewed Tea: hot or iced, boasts memory and focus-enhancing caffeine as well as antioxidants
  3. Beets: high in antioxidants and natural nitrates
  4. Almonds: contain high concentrations of vitamin E (3 times more than peanut butter)
  5. Blueberries: packed with vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber; the highest antioxidant-rich food known to man
  6. Tomatoes: top source of carotenoids and lycopene
  7. Bone Broth: high levels of collagen and healing amino acids
  8. Coconut Oil: concentrated with brain-fueling trigycerides
  9. Broccoli: loaded with vitamin K, choline, and vitamin C
  10. Hemp Seeds: provides all essential fatty acids, vitamin B, vitamin D, and vitamin E
  11. Coffee: contains high concentration of antioxidants and helpful caffeine
  12. Celery: dense with antioxidants and polysaccharides
  13. Pumpkin Seeds: excellent source of magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper
  14. Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cocoa): chock-full of anti-inflammatory flavonols
  15. Citrus fruits: full of powerful antioxidant vitamin C
  16. Egg yolks: contains large amounts of choline
  17. Berries: rich source of anthocyanins and other flavonoids
  18. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: loaded with powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols
  19. Green, Leafy Vegetables: full of inflammation-fighting vitamins A and K
  20. Salmon: packed with brain friendly omega-3 fatty acids
  21. Turmeric: high in powerful anti-inflammatory agent curcumin
  22. Walnuts: high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals
  23. Whole Grains: dense with fiber as well as vitamin E and omega-3s
  24. Beans: provides steady stream of glucose to feed the brain
  25. Pomegranate Juice: offers potent antioxidant benefits

Welcome to Silver State Neurology

Here at Silver State Neurology, we have a wonderful Las Vegas neurologist whose goal is to provide quality care. Our mission as a neurology clinic in Las Vegas is to consistently improve on patient care and to give our patients a better understanding of their neurological condition. We pride ourselves in understanding patient and family needs. We want to take care of the Las Vegas community’s neurological care. Silver State Neurology treats each and every individual with respect, kindness, and the utmost compassion. Our Las Vegas neurology clinic has a wonderful staff of intelligent, hardworking, and compassionate people. We are all dedicated to doing everything we can to diagnose and treat your condition while giving you the respect you deserve. We accept all Las Vegas insurance at our neurology office and welcome patients from all backgrounds. Our dedication to quality care extends to accommodation for special cases as much as possible. Let Silver State Neurology help you achieve a higher quality of life.

We are a full-service neurology practice. We provide various neurology treatments in Las Vegas. Our Las Vegas neurologist has both the knowledge and experience to improve your brain health. The top 5 most common neurological conditions we diagnose and treat at Silver State Neurology are Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines. The top 5 neurological symptoms we diagnose and treat are headaches, dizziness, memory loss, neck and low back pain, and numbness/tingling. Learn about all of the conditions that we treat in our Las Vegas neurology practice!

Silver State Neurology started small, subleasing in another office for half a day at a time. The patient intake eventually increased to a point where our Las Vegas neurology office was open several days a week. We finally got our own space, where we stayed for 5 years. However, we outgrew this space and built the building we are in. We are very excited to be in the process of extending our practice to another building behind our current building. We are proud to provide neurology care in Las Vegas to even more people who need it.

About Dr. Milford

Our neurologist, Dr. Christopher Milford, has been practicing neurology in Las Vegas for 14 years. He specializes in treating, diagnosing, and managing disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. He provides neurology treatment in Las Vegas for stroke, dementia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and others. He also treats Las Vegas neurology patients for symptoms such as headache, neck pain, low back pain, dizziness, numbness, and tingling. Dr. Milford is originally from Kansas and did most of his medical training at the University of Kansas, including attending medical school, his residency, and fellowship. Nonetheless, he is intrigued by Las Vegas. He has fallen in love with the city and the community here.

Dr. Milford is dedicated to providing quality neurological care in Las Vegas. His path to become a neurologist in Las Vegas started with the influence of his father, who was an oral surgeon. He knew from an early age that he wanted to eventually become a doctor. His interest in the field of neurology developed in college after reading a book about a man who was becoming demented. This book was “The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat” by neurologist Oliver Sacks. He was fascinated by the fact that everything about who people are is determined by the brain. This continues to fascinate him to this day.

Silver State Neurology’s wonderful Las Vegas neurologist is so passionate about neurological care that he did an extra two years of fellowship training on top of his residence training in neurology. Dr. Milford also completed one year of training in clinical neurophysiology along with one year of neurocritical care and stroke training. He is the only neurologist in Las Vegas with this training. Although he practices general neurology medicine, he has an expertise in EMG, EEG, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, and neurocritical care. Dr. Milford is also board-certified in neuroradiology, allowing him to provide his patients with the highest quality of care right in the Silver State Neurology clinic.