‘Tis the season to be… sick. It’s winter, and we’re already facing the “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). And while the possibility of having any of these viruses is scary, there’s one you will want to avoid at all costs. I’m talking about COVID-19. Scientists have known for some time that [...]
When it comes to treating Alzheimer’s disease, the mainstream is of little help. They keep dishing out expensive drugs with risky side effects. Aducanumab, for example, was just approved by the FDA last summer even though it caused brain swelling in 30 percent of folks who took it. And the cost? $56,000 per year!1 You [...]
The brain is protected from toxins and other insults by the blood-brain barrier. It’s an important line of defense against damage and infection. But with aging it becomes “leaky,” leaving the brain susceptible. If only there was a way of preventing this. Well, actually, there is. And best of all, you don’t need another vitamin [...]
If you’ve ever forgotten to show up for an appointment or forgotten a name or a common word, you’ll likely understand the concern about whether this predicts a more serious memory problem, like Alzheimer’s disease. Of course, it’s normal to forget things periodically as we age. But serious memory problems make it hard to do [...]
If you’re among the 15 million birdwatchers in the U.S., you’re regularly picking up your binoculars to watch your favorite colorfully feathered friends. You’re also on the receiving end of an important brain benefit that goes well beyond the pleasure of observing and listening to the birds themselves. Birdwatching is a popular worldwide activity. Yet [...]
A widely available supplement popular with body builders and other athletes for supporting muscle growth and performance has found a whole lot of new fans… researchers who are studying its benefits for the brain and nervous system. It turns out that this protein, which can help pump up muscles, pumps up memory too. I'm talking [...]
If you want your memory to work a little better, researchers say they've found some easy ways to give it a little boost. According to these studies, moving your hands and eyes in certain ways can expand how much of your brain is engaged when you're trying to learn new information or memorize things. The [...]
Your gut is filled with multiple strains of microbes—both good and bad. Research over many decades has shown that it’s vital they’re kept in balance to keep the brain and the body in good working order. Since lifestyle factors influence the gut, researchers have examined if this gut microbiome could be targeted with specific exercises [...]
Frequent readers of our publication know that meditation has scientifically proven cognitive and physical benefits.1 But meditation isn’t for everyone. If you haven’t developed your meditation skills yet, don’t worry. Research shows there’s an easier way to reap many of the same brain benefits… New research suggests that the simple action of humming can boost [...]
Want to radically lower your risk of dementia? Consider this simple, at-home protocol to be just what the doctor ordered. Better yet, it’s free, and you can start today. A newly published longitudinal study confirms that by simply walking every day you can dramatically lower your risk of dementia. Researchers collected data from the UK [...]
