Your doctor probably hasn’t told you, but your brain has a superpower that allows your memory to stay healthy at any age—as long as you keep fueling the process. That power is the ability of neurons to reorganize themselves – a process known as neuroplasticity. And it’s quite a gift. Because it's this skill at [...]
Whether it’s the greenery of gardens and parks or the blue hues of aquatic environments, immersing oneself in nature reduces the risk of serious psychological distress - the kind that can lead to mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The academic world virtually ignored the effects of nature on human health until the term Nature Deficit [...]
If you think Alzheimer’s disease happens only to older people, think again. A Chinese teenager has become the world’s youngest person to be diagnosed with the condition. Although Alzheimer’s can strike people in their 20s and 30s, the unfortunate victims in these rare cases have head trauma, a family history of the disease, or a [...]
It's very well known that sugar and, in particular, the sugar called fructose, can wreak havoc on the body and brain. And now a group of researchers believe fructose may be connected to the increase in the number of people who succumb to memory-destroying Alzheimer’s disease. According to these scientists, the fructose that you consume [...]
Your brain loves your brisk morning walk. Want to supersize those cognitive benefits? Add a friend! New research from Japan suggests that when you combine exercise with socializing, the payoff may be even greater.1 The researchers weren’t surprised when they saw cognitive benefits in solo exercisers compared to their sedentary peers. No news there. However, [...]
Wouldn’t it be amazing if a few magic words could help you strengthen your memory? Well, scientists now say that speaking the words of a second language are the only magic words you’ll ever need! In fact, by simply taking steps to learn a new language you can help delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Especially [...]
Regular readers of our family of publications have heard us sound the alarm regarding the impact of stress on virtually every aspect of our health, from heart disease to cancer. Recently, we’ve cast a particularly bright light on an ever-growing body of research linking stress and cognitive decline. We reported on a past study that found high [...]
When it comes to fighting dementia, the mainstream has nothing new to offer. It’s the same old risky drugs… unproven therapies… and endless hours of “investigative” scans and procedures. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides where conventional medicine fails. New research shows that getting more of a certain vitamin can lower your risk of developing dementia by [...]
No one gets through life without getting constipated. It’s one of the great equalizers among us humans. But new research shows that the many treatments available for constipation may deliver some unequal results… especially when it comes to your brain and your memory. According to one study, consistent use of this over-the-counter laxative can dampen [...]
The research is clear that staying socially engaged throughout middle age and beyond helps protect your memory against Alzheimer’s disease. But what about getting married and having a family? Being married continuously from mid-life onwards appears to save your memory and reduce your chances of developing dementia in old age. On the flip side, divorced [...]
