Elevated ratios of weight to height are associated with increased risk of stroke, multiple sclerosis, and sleep apnea, in addition to many other non-neurologic illnesses such as heart disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, gallstones, cancer, and infertility. When making choices about healthier foods, consider eliminating all packaged and processed items. Then, devote the majority of food choices to fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats and fish. Attempt to incorporate a variety of colors into the diet. Purple foods in particular contain anthocyanins, important among flavonoid/polyphenol antioxidants for neuronutrition. Talk with your physician about supplementing vitamin D3, the deficiency of which is associated with dementia as well as autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Minimize caffeine and sugar intake and DRINK PLENTY OF WATER in order to decrease headaches, fatigue, dizziness, obesity, and muscle spasm. Aim for 64 ounces of water daily. If a full bladder causes nighttime awakenings, consider consolidating the majority of water intake to a few larger servings earlier in the day to avoid disruptions of sleep.