Diagnoses of Alzheimer’s disease continue to increase around the world. So, it's no surprise that dementia researchers are actively exploring various strategies to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and improve brain health. Among these approaches, the MIND diet has emerged as a promising eating plan that’s specifically designed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s [...]
In looking for natural ways to improve brain health within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), researchers have uncovered a compound that can produce profound improvements in memory. This natural compound has played an important role in TCM therapies for nerve problems, memory loss, Parkinson’s disease, insomnia, and other health issues. Here’s how it can help you… [...]
An increasing body of evidence proves what I’ve been saying for more than two decades - nutritional supplements can sharpen fading memories and prevent cognitive decline. Although many different nutrients fit the bill, this type of vitamin in particular is standing out. I’m talking about B vitamins. In fact, the B-vitamin group contains eight members [...]
Subtle changes in an everyday activity may signal Alzheimer’s is around the corner for you or a loved one. Unfortunately, these changes are too small to be picked up by the human eye, but they can be detected by a light sensor. This sensor isn’t directed at your brain, but your body. It’s attached to [...]
When you think of your bones and your brain you might not consider that they are intimately linked. Of course, the brain tells your muscles how to move your bones, but that’s about it, right? There’s a lot more to it, say researchers who are learning about the association between brain health and bone health. [...]
You are what you eat. This old adage has never rung truer than it does when it comes to your memory. Over the last few decades, research has piled up showing that the foods you consume have a major impact on your brain and the strength of your memory – both good and bad. Now, [...]
If you’ve got restless leg syndrome (RLS), you already know it can flip your life upside down. The uncontrollable urge to move your legs can disrupt your social life… your exercise routine… and even your sleep. Now, a new study shows that having RLS can increase your risk of another dangerous condition. And this one [...]
A new, novel therapy for people suffering with Parkinson’s disease is drug free and requires no anesthetic, no incision, and no hospital stay. If that sounds too good to be true, then you’ll want to keep reading. Because the results of a published clinical trial on the therapy were so convincing the FDA gave this [...]
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 [...]
