You know a Mediterranean Diet is good for your heart, but it also has a powerful impact on brain health, according to Beaufort Memorial Hospital neurologist Dr. Paul Mazzeo, who will present “The Mediterranean Diet &amp; Brain Health” on Wednesday, April 18, in Beaufort.

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The free seminar will be held from 8 to 9 a.m., at The Quality Inn at Town Center.  A light, continental breakfast will be served. Seating is limited and registration is required.
The seminar will explore how the Mediterranean Diet:
• Reduces the overall risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Delays the onset of Parkinson’s Disease
• Reduces stroke risk
• Provides an astounding array of overall health benefits.
Beaufort Memorial Clinical Nutrition Manager and Registered Dietitian Roxanne Davis-Cote will also be available to answer questions.
The lecture is part of a new “Life, Lived Better” community series hosted by Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services. Series lectures focus on overall wellness, prevention, and health improvements for the best quality of life, and will be held throughout the year.
To register for “The Mediterranean Diet &amp; Brain Health” call the Beaufort Memorial Hospital registration line at (843) 522-5585, or toll-free at (888) 522-5585, by Friday, April 13. The Quality Inn at Town Center is located at 2001 Boundary Street in Beaufort.
For information about Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services and Dr. Paul Mazzeo visit www.bmhsc.org.