Experts thought they had a good handle on how many Americans suffer from Parkinson’s disease. And then researchers took a closer look at the number of cases of this neurodegenerative condition. The new numbers they found were staggering… a whopping 50 percent higher annual incidence of Parkinson’s disease among older adults than currently believed. Instead [...]
There’s no single “key” that can explain how the body and brain age. The biological changes that accompany aging involve multiple processes that lead to increasing levels of systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, reduced ability to dispose of cellular waste, dysfunctions in energy production and metabolism, telomere shortening and more. As if the biology of [...]
For good brain health, diet matters. As we’ve reported here many times, long-term consumption of a Mediterranean style diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, leads to better cognition in older populations. And yet, people across nearly all demographic groups, regardless of income, have been increasing their consumption of ultra-processed foods, which now makes [...]
You probably think zombies are only made up for scary television, movies, and books. However, that’s not entirely true… There’s a real-life zombie that can weaken your memory and lead you down the road to Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what you need to know… As cells age, their health can be compromised by a process called [...]
This must surely be the holy grail of non-invasive therapies for memory loss. You don’t feel a thing. This therapy doesn’t generate any tingling or even heat—which is surprising because it’s a laser. And this laser just sits on your head for a few minutes and the job is done. The treatment can even be [...]
The part of your brain called the hypothalamus plays a central role in your daily life. It keeps tabs on your daily rhythms – regulating appetite, metabolism, sexual behavior, the release of hormones, and your internal temperature. When this part of the brain starts to slip, your memory can weaken. But there are ways you [...]
Driving is complicated. And dangerous. Roughly 43,000 people died in car crashes in the U.S. in 2021. And for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the joy of driving that was once a symbol of independence can become a point of contention with family members and friends. It begs the question, when should someone with [...]
If you’re buying a joint pain supplement, chances are good that it has glucosamine in it. This popular natural remedy is often touted as an effective pain reliever for aching arthritic joints. But research into this compound shows that glucosamine has another, hidden health benefit that may be just as important: It strengthens your brain… [...]
Listening to music can reduce stress, boost immunity, and improve cognitive skills. But if you want an even bigger mental boost, learn to play an instrument. Best of all, you don’t even have to be a talented musician to reap significant brain benefits… Music can make us feel happy or sad; calm or energetic; exuberant [...]
Current methods of diagnosing Alzheimer’s come far too late to help the patient. This has incentivized scientists to search for biological markers that indicate the presence of Alzheimer’s early on in the disease process. We’ve reported on many of them in this newsletter. Today, we’re going to look at another remarkable discovery that may help [...]
