It’s been engrained in you that a high level of good cholesterol, known as HDL cholesterol, is good because it moves extra cholesterol out of the bloodstream, keeping your arteries safe from buildup. Well, you can log this new research into the file “no good deed goes unpunished” because, in certain instances, good cholesterol can [...]

We’ve long reported on the importance of nutrition for your noggin. And we believe the foundation of good nutrition is a healthy diet and a good multi-vitamin. Now, there’s been countless studies on which diets are best for your memory (the Mediterranean diet is among those taking top honors), but precious few studies on multivitamins [...]

They’re among the most used medications on the planet because they work so well at relieving uncomfortable symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. But, there’s also a dark side to these drugs. Research reveals long term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is linked to many serious health problems including diseases of the liver and [...]

People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can’t look to conventional medicine for help as there’s no approved intervention doctors can offer. So, what can people do in this situation? In these pages we’ve mentioned many natural ways to support brain health, from dietary changes and nutritional supplements to exercise routines and relaxation techniques, computer games [...]

A good night’s sleep helps your brain and your memory stay strong and healthy. While you sleep, your neurons consolidate your memories, and your brain cells clear away toxic waste products. But it doesn’t have to stop there. You can supercharge your brain’s sleep-time rejuvenation with one easy, affordable step: Add the pleasant scent of [...]

Sweeteners have long gotten a bad rap when it comes to brain health. Everything from sugar to saccharine has been linked to the inflammation behind memory loss and diseases like Alzheimer’s. That’s why phyllodulcin is so revolutionary. Not only is it sweet—a whopping 600 to 800 times sweeter than table sugar—but it’s all-natural and instead [...]

Many suffering with painful and swollen joints turn to glucosamine sulfate or glucosamine hydrochloride to find relief. But there’s another form of glucosamine that’s not ordinarily used to treat arthritis pain. And now, this largely forgotten form of glucosamine is offering new hope for restoring neurological function in people with multiple sclerosis. Let’s take a [...]

Longer Telomeres Linked To Lower Risk Of Dementia Telomeres are caps at the end of chromosomes that protect DNA from degrading. But when a cell divides and the chromosomes replicate, telomeres shorten slightly. The extent of telomere shortening is not only connected to cellular aging but also to the risk of age-related diseases. In fact, [...]

There’s a tiny part of your brain called the hypothalamus that’s about as large as a pebble or a pea, yet it’s a real-life illustration of the term “small but mighty.” That’s because the hypothalamus plays a big role in your overall health and even dictates your chances of living to a ripe old age. [...]

How can a serious medical problem affecting almost half of all adults over the age of 60 be so little known? It’s especially surprising when you consider that this health problem increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, liver disease and kidney disease. Now, the latest research shows that we can add dementia to [...]