loss of function, you may also need to see a neurologist for evaluation. The following is general information and not recommendations for you or any diagnosis. Regardless of goals, people will the biggest bang for your buck by optimizing food. I won't go into too much depth here, but know that there are 2 main principles, so often distorted by "diets": 1. More good stuff 2. Less bad stuff Most people do best in that order -- it's easier to make some small wins that make you feel better in order to propel you forward to remove things difficult to give up. I don't think anyone needs to stop ALL sugary foods or eat pounds of leaves, it's a stepwise journey and as long as you're getting closer to your goal, pat yourself on the back. Foods I like for brains: Things that grow in or walk on the ground, especially nuts, berries, vegetables, wild fresh fish, and some whole grains and fruits. Lots of water -- 1/3-1/2 in ounces, of the number of pounds you weigh. So a 150lb person would drink 50-75oz of water. Coffee in moderation -- mixed evidence that coffee consumption correlates with decreased risk for Alzheimer's (stronger evidence for &gt;4cups/day, which can be otherwise detrimental), and caffeine is arguably the best-researched brain booster (speed and long-term memory). Tidbit: optimal (best ratio between positive and negative effects) dosing for brain boosting is .3mg per kilogram of body weight per hour (a 150lb person would drink 1