It’s no secret that exercise stalls cognitive decline — and not just the physical kind of exercise either. Working out your mind is equally important in the fight against dementia. Put the two [...]
Category: Brain Health
Moderate exercise may stave off Alzheimer’s
Earlier this week I told you about protecting your brain with fatty acids. But I would be remiss if I didn’t mention a new study that gives a nod to another proven way to promote brain health: [...]
Which fats protect your brain?
This one is dedicated to all of you who ask me about keeping your brain healthy as you age. Which is to say, most of you. It’s a concern of mine, too. After all, who doesn’t want to stay sharp [...]
Another natural way to boost brain health
Earlier this week, I told you about a study that showed that a combination of three specific nutrients can protect against brain atrophy in people with dementia. They do it by addressing high [...]
The Mediterranean secret to a razor sharp memory
Remember yesterday’s discussion about fish, DHA, and brain health? Well, that’s not the only way that eating right can slam the brakes on cognitive decline… Get this: A recent study [...]
The tried-and-true brain-boosting secret I’ve been using with my patients for years
Every profession has its tried-and-true secrets of the trade. And those of us in the alternative medical industry (I honestly can’t believe we’re still considered “alternative”) have relied on [...]
How to “train” your brain to cut dementia risk in half
Not a day goes by that a patient doesn’t ask me how they can keep their brain sharp and active. If my clinical experience is any indication, this might be the single biggest priority among aging [...]
Stall memory loss with a steady supply of sunshine
The research proving vitamin D’s role against cancer is undeniable. But that’s not the only reason you should be keeping tabs on your levels of this essential nutrient. According to a new [...]
The simple blood test that could save your heart and your brain
I know I’ve written about homocysteine before. But it’s worth bringing up again. In fact, I believe everyone should have their homocysteine levels tested. A high level of this amino acid points [...]
One simple way to stop brain shrinkage in its tracks
It’s always curious to me that conventional medicine often distrusts the tests I routinely prescribe to my patients — and worse, that insurance companies won’t pay for many of them. But [...]