Brain Science

How To Use Your Biological Age To Stop Dementia

The number of years you’ve been alive is an imprecise measure of your risk for chronic disease because people age at different rates.

Brain Science

Can AI Reveal If You’re Going To Get Alzheimer’s Disease?

The mind-blowing Artificial Intelligence-powered ChatGPT, which can produce a human-like response to any task that involves language, has been making headlines since its recent release because of its

Brain Health

Foods That Stop Your Brain From Shrinking

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

Natural Health

Common Garden Herb Quickly Strengthens Memory and Focus

You can find this strong-tasting herb in gardens around the world. It’s also a “must have” in the kitchen whether you’re cooking chicken, pasta dishes or holiday stuffing.In addition to its delicious

Nutrition

You Need a Wide Range of Fatty Acids For a Healthy Brain

For a healthy heart, most of our savvy readers know they need two omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA from fish oils.Probably there aren't as many people who know they also need these fats if they want

Brain Science

Common Blood Problem Makes You More Likely to Get Dementia

More than three million Americans suffer from a red blood cell condition that can make them an easy prey to memory problems.And most of these people don't know they have this medical problem. Its

Natural Health

Research Update: Aerobic Activity Linked to Sharpening Memory

You know that great feeling you get after a brisk walk or bike ride? It turns out that your brain is reaping the rewards as well. You see, your heart-pumping workout is sending extra blood throughout

Nutrition

6 Foods That Protect You Against Alzheimer's

The role of diet in brain health has grown to such an extent that it even has its own name – neuro-nutrition. And no wonder: there’s strong evidence that some foods are especially good for cognitive

Natural Health

Want to Rejuvenate Your Brain? 
Improve Your Sleep Habits

Your brain’s thirst for energy is just about insatiable. Because its neuronal networks constantly reshape themselves and transmit signals, these cells need constant refueling. But all that activity

Brain Health

Pea-Sized Brain Part Determines Your Lifespan Here’s How To Strengthen It…

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

Brain Science

Coffee's Memory Boosting Secret: NeuroFactor® Holds The Key To Sharp, Clear Thinking

NeuroFactor® Holds The Key To Sharp, Clear Thinking

Brain Science

Can Traditional Games Preserve Memory and Thinking Speed?

In the last few years, there’s been a lot of buzz about improving your mind and memory through playing games, and a few enterprising companies have cashed in with various computer games to give your

Brain Science

Bizarre Visual Symptoms Point To Alzheimer’s Down The Road

posterior cortical atrophy

Natural Health

Ancient Exercise Improves Memory

The ancient exercise of yoga is claimed to have multiple physical benefits - improving mobility, balance, and strength, while preventing or slowing frailty. It’s also said to offer mental health

Brain Health

Use Your Bone-Brain Link To Sharpen Your Memory

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

Natural Health

Solution to Alzheimer's Could Lie in Your Bones

Those of us who support holistic solutions to health problems are never surprised by the interconnections between “unrelated” parts of the body.Perhaps the most striking example in recent years has

Natural Health

Common Heart Problem Doubles Your Chances of Alzheimer's

Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. In fact, 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year.While a stroke often has short-term health consequences for those who survive, such as

Brain Science

Secrets To Helping Your Brain Repair Itself

True or false? “By the time you reach 18 or 20 your brain is fully grown and fixed for life. It’s all downhill after that.”For 400 years this was what “experts” believed. But it’s a view that wasn’t

Lifestyle

Do You Live a Memory-Saving Lifestyle? Here’s How to Find Out…

The science is clear that healthy lifestyle choices can prevent or at least delay the onset of dementia. Now researchers are assessing whether a simple lifestyle scoring system could identify areas

Nutrition

Your Brain Depends on Vitamin C to Keep Your Memory Strong

Vitamin C has now been shown to be vitally important for the brain and for the strength and function of your memory.

Brain Health

Inconsistent Sleep and Dementia: Understanding Your Sleep Cycle for Better Brain Health

Cold winter weather and dark mornings may fill you with the desire to put your head back on the pillow, close your eyes and go back to sleep. If you do, it’s understandable, but it’s not a good idea.

Natural Health

Long Lost Treatment For Memory Loss… (And It’s As Close As Your Pantry)

It often seems to me that modern medicine suffers from a bad case of amnesia when it comes to remembering important and effective traditional ways to treat disease. A great example is one forgotten

Brain Health

Do You Have "Low Omega-3" Symptoms?

Learn the little-known symptoms of low omega-3 levels and deficiency. Plus, how to boost your omega-3 intake for clearer thinking and more.

Nutrition

Why Your Memory Will Love a Keto Diet

If you’re a loyal follower of Brain Health Breakthroughs, there’s a good chance you’ve read about the benefits of a ketogenic diet in one of our articles.Researchers have found this type of diet may

Brain Science

The “Zombie” That’s Threatening Your Memory

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

Nutrition

This Is a Tasty Way to Improve Your Memory

It’s a well-accepted fact that all of us are going to experience memory changes with the passing years. But some of us will do better than others and hang on to more of our mental

Lifestyle

Some “Magic Words” have Health Benefits – But Not the Words You’d Think

Encouraging words can have powerful effects.For instance, halftime inspirational pep talks by sports coaches are famous for getting athletes to improve their performance.But now medical researchers

Natural Health

The Memory-Robbing Effects of Toxic Air

Air pollution is linked to over four million premature deaths worldwide and up to 360,000 fatalities in the U.S. each year.Research from around the world points to “fine particles” from pollutants as

Natural Health

What Winter Does to Your Brain

Everyone knows that winter is the flu season, and many of us also know it’s the time of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression brought on by lack of sunlight.Other issues aggravated

Natural Health

The Cheap Nutrient That Could Save a Million Brains

A safe, widely available antioxidant nutrient is now being recognized as a brain-protector that can both defend your brain against the damage of a concussion and help improve your brain if you get

Lifestyle

Boost Your Brain Performance with the Proper Color

If you’ve been with us for a while, you’re aware that the right nutrients in fruits and vegetables can improve the way your brain functions and ages.But researchers have now also found that the color

Natural Health

Shocking Fad Really Works to Improve The Health of Your Body and Brain

Every wintertime people in cold weather climates take a “polar bear plunge” into an iced-over lake or river. Some might call it a test of physical strength while others might say it’s crazy. But this

Lifestyle

Do Genes Really Have Much To Do With Alzheimer’s Disease?

Genes are the "command centers" of cells. They instruct cells to make specific proteins, which then determine what kind of cell it will be. Genes also control a cell’s construction and operation, as

Natural Health

Feeling Blue? Lift Your Mood With This Red Spice… And It Relieves Anxiety, Too!

One of the best natural ways to relieve feelings of anxiety and depression that you won’t hear about from your doctor.

Natural Health

An Ancient Herb Displays New Brain Health Benefits

Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest and most popular herbs in use today. For years people have pointed to ginkgo’s abilities to sharpen focus and to improve concentration and attention span. And now

Brain Health

This Routinely Prescribed Drug Puts You At 39 Percent Higher Risk Of Dementia

A thyroid drug prescription comes with a huge red flag

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15 Early Onset Dementia Risk Factors: Discover The Easiest Way To Avoid Middle-Age Dementia

Discover the easiest way to avoid middle-age dementia by understanding 15 risk factors that are behind the explosion in dementia diagnoses.

Brain Science

Miracle Drug Restores Lost Memory
 in Days

Doctors and scientists tell us nothing can be done about age-related cognitive decline. Losing our mental faculties to some extent is an inevitable part of aging.But what if they're wrong?What if -

Lifestyle

The Daily Habits That Fend off Alzheimer's

In my years of writing about ways to lower the risk for Alzheimer’s, I’ve covered a long list of lifestyle habits that can improve your memory.I’ve explained how exercise protects the brain. How

Natural Health

Believe It Or Not: A Pesticide That's Good For You

A natural pesticide that protects plants against insects may actually help your brain defend itself against Alzheimer’s disease.And you may be drinking it every day already.It’s the caffeine in

Lifestyle

Countries With The Lowest Dementia Rates Follow These 7 Food Secrets

Living longer we may be, but record numbers of people are experiencing cognitive decline and dementia.In fact, in mid-November, Brits woke up to the scary headline that dementia is now the leading

Nutrition

Sushi’s Secret Brain Booster

Wasabi might be the healthiest part of sushi

Natural Health

This Popular Spice Can Steal Your Memory

It’s safe to say that salt is one of the most popular spices on the planet. But the latest research shows that if you overindulge, it’s not only your heart that will suffer. You could be doing harm

Natural Health

New Surprising Early Warning Sign Of Dementia

For most of us, being diagnosed with dementia is our worst nightmare. Because mainstream medicine has yet to find a drug or therapy to cure this memory-robbing disease.But what if I told you there’s

Nutrition

The Antioxidant in Kale, Spinach and Tea That Slashes Your Risk of Alzheimer's

You’ve heard for decades now how eating more fruit and vegetables can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and obesity. And for readers of this newsletter, you also know a diet

Nutrition

Priceless Protein Helps Your Brain Manufacture New Cells

If you want to keep your memory going strong as you get older, you need to know that taurine is central to the health of the brain’s neurons. Although not technically one of the “amino acids” you

Natural Health

A Remarkable Herb Improves Memory and Mood

Today's subject is an herb native to the Mediterranean region that has a long history of treating a wide variety of issues, including memory, cognition and anxiety. These days it's found in gardens

Nutrition

Japanese Dietary Staple Helps Retain Memories

Alzheimer's happens when there’s damage to the brain's gray matter.But deeper parts of the brain, where white matter is located, can also suffer damage that leads to cognitive decline and

Brain Health

When Physical Activity Harms The Brain…

We’ve been reporting on the importance of physical activity to keep your brain in good shape for many years now. The science is clear that staying physically active is essential to maintaining a

Brain Science

This Trick Helps Us Remember Things We Didn’t Know We’d Seen

The brain benefits of sleep are becoming more apparent every year. Seven or eight hours of deep, restorative sleep helps regulate mood, boost learning, solve problems and preserve memory.But some

Natural Health

Leading Natural Arthritis Pain Reliever Helps Memory

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

Brain Science

Why More Young People Are Getting Alzheimer’s Disease

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

Lifestyle

Do This and You Sabotage the Benefits of Cutting Down on Sugar

The Centers for Disease Control report the average American consumes 13 to 20 teaspoons of added sugar a day, much of it in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages. I’ve seen estimates that average

Natural Health

Is Your Smartphone Affecting Your Memory?

Avid readers tend to have a strong preference for books over electronic devices. There’s something about holding a book and turning the pages that can’t be replicated by scrolling down a screen.Now,

Natural Health

Do This For Six Minutes And Sharpen Your Memory…

Exciting new research from New Zealand suggests that in just six minutes you can improve your memory and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Brain Health

Harvard: This Natural Pill Slows Memory Loss By 60 Percent

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

Natural Health

How Does Processed Food Hurt Your Memory?

As one of our frequent readers you’re no stranger to the link between processed foods and poor cognitive function. But now, new research offers undeniable evidence that regular consumption of

Brain Science

Do Marriage And Kids Ruin Your Memory?

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

Natural Health

Watching ASMR Videos Offers Relief from Stress

A seemingly odd trend came into existence about a dozen years ago. People began watching videos showing someone receiving a massage or having their hair brushed. Other videos included watching a

Natural Health

WHO Details 10 Best Strategies to Prevent Dementia

“In the next 30 years, the number of people with dementia is expected to triple. We need to do everything we can to reduce our risk of dementia."So stated the director-general of the World Health

Nutrition

The Four Worst Foods for Your Brain (And some of them have been called “healthy”!)

You know omega-3-rich fish, berries and even dark chocolate are your brain’s best friends. But did you know that for every brainy food out there, there’s a tempting food that can undo all your good

Natural Health

Falling in Love May Reverse Alzheimer's

A new study from Japan is the first to show that oxytocin can reverse some of the damage caused by the build-up of brain plaques that form in Alzheimer’s disease.Oxytocin, sometimes referred to as

Brain Health

Reverse Alzheimer’s… With Grapes?

Who doesn’t love grapes?They’re sweet and juicy and make the perfect partner for your favorite cheese and crackers.Now, research shows there’s another reason to grab a handful of grapes that has

Brain Science

Is This The REAL Cause Of Alzheimer’s Disease? (And What You Can Do About It…)

For years Alzheimer’s disease researchers have pointed to tau proteins and amyloid beta proteins as drivers of the brain plaques behind the disease. Of course, natural doctors aren’t convinced that

Brain Health

Natural Sweetener Fights Alzheimer's Disease

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

Natural Health

Any Elevated Level of Blood Sugar Increases Your Dementia Risk

The link between memory loss and high blood sugar is so well established, memory loss is sometimes called “type-3 diabetes.”What is unclear though, is whether the harm to the brain caused by excess

Brain Science

Will You Be Diagnosed With Dementia Within the Next Five Years?

If you’re over 55 and want to know your risk of developing dementia within the next five years, you can now find out in a matter of minutes.Rigorous research conducted in Canada led to the

Brain Science

Proof That Brain Damage from Trauma Can be Reversed

When you get hit by a 255-pound offensive tackle up to 50 times a game, it's bound to inflict physical harm.That's exactly what brain scans of hundreds of active and retired football players have

Natural Health

Is "Direction Dyslexia" Plaguing Your Life?

We've all been in situations where we've taken the wrong turn and gotten lost. But for some people, this is an everyday occurrence. And in rare cases, people can even get lost inside their own

Natural Health

Using Light and Sound To Sharpen Memory In Alzheimer’s Patients

For most of us, flickering lights and clicking sounds would drive us to distraction. But for people with Alzheimer’s, they could be a life saver.Studies in mice with Alzheimer’s suggest delivering

Brain Health

Clue From New Cancer Discovery Brings To Light A Novel Strategy To Solve Alzheimer’s

Why cancer patients don't get Alzheimer's and vice versa. Plus, how you can protect yourself against both diseases.

Lifestyle

This Easy Brain Hack May be The Best Way to Supercharge Your Memory

Easy brain hack combining two kinds of exercise with brain games can improve your thinking and clarity.

Brain Science

Could Alzheimer’s Be Contagious?

Alzheimer’s disease can be “transmitted” to living people.

Brain Science

New Discovery About Your Genes and Your Chances of Alzheimer’s Disease

The APOE e4 gene increases your risk for Alzheimer's disease. And a new analysis shows having TWO of them is even worse.

Brain Health

Discover The Memory-Boosting Secret of Lion's Mane Mushroom Capsules

Unlock the brain-boosting power of Lion's Mane mushroom. Discover how it can enhance memory, cognitive function, mood, and overall brain health.

Brain Health

When Good Cholesterol Leads To Dementia And Alzheimer’s Disease

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

Brain Science

Human Brains Have Been Getting Bigger – And That Might Help You Avoid Alzheimer’s

Your brain is getting bigger. Here's why and how you can capitalize on larger brain size to help you sharpen your memory.

Lifestyle

5 Easy Ways To Save Your Brain (And Why Should You Get Started Today…)

Your diet and lifestyle are the most important components of building cognitive reserve and maintaining a sharp

Brain Health

Amino Acid Breakthrough Can Help People With Alzheimer’s Disease

Should you be taking acetyl-l-carnitine supplements?

Brain Science

Short Attention Span? What It Means For Memory…

Adults who were recently diagnosed with ADHD were much more likely to suffer from dementia.

Brain Health

Seniors Who Have Anemia Are At Greater Risk Of Dementia

Anemia can cause a lot of health problems in older adults

Brain Science

AI Finds Seven Unexpected New Alzheimer’s Risk Factors

Artificial intelligence reviews years of research and uncovers seven new risk factors Alzheimer's doctors couldn't find. How you can protect yourself.

Brain Health

Poor Sense Of Direction? It Could Be Alzheimer’s…

Navigational problems are a common early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Nutrition

Brain Food: Sweet Fruit Boosts Your Memory

Strawberries are great for your memory and brain function.

Lifestyle

Hidden Fat Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease

Explore the link between hidden visceral fat and Alzheimer’s disease even in slim individuals.

Brain Science

Handheld Electrical Device Accurately Detects Early Alzheimer's & Parkinson’s Disease

Highly accurate test for pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease

Nutrition

This Food Contains Brain-Supporting Properties Not Found Anywhere Else

mushrooms could play a role in preventing Alzheimer's disease and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

Natural Health

Worried About Alzheimer’s? This At-Home Test Can Assess Your Memory

Occasional forgetfulness and delay in remembering a person’s name can be part of the natural process of aging. But when memory problems begin to interfere with normal daily life, it may be a sign of

Brain Science

DBS For Depression And More: New, Non-Invasive Form Of Deep Brain Stimulation Could Be A Game-Changer For Alzheimer's Patients

Description: New, non-invasive deep brain stimulation (DBS) for depression, Alzheimer's disease and more is a game changer for patients.

Brain Health

Stomach Bugs And Memory Loss: How Helicobacter Pylori Increases Risk For Alzheimer's Disease

A growing number of scientists believe pathogens lie at the root of Alzheimer’s disease. Theyre turning their attention to a common stomach bug. What to know...

Nutrition

Safe, Easy Way to Sharpen Memory: Garlic Extract and Cognitive Function

Discover how garlic extract fights memory loss to reduce brain inflammation and bad protein deposits.

Natural Health

Do Senior Moments Predict Dementia?

If you’ve ever forgotten to show up for an appointment or forgotten a name or a common word, you’ll likely understand the concern about whether this predicts a more serious memory problem, like

Brain Science

Why Thin Is Not “In” When It Comes To Your Brain

A skinny brain is a drain on your memory

Brain Health

Does Music Hold a Key To Stopping Alzheimer’s Disease?

A new study shows why music is so important to your aging brain

Brain Health

Vietnam-Era Agent Orange Herbicides Are Still Wreaking Havoc On Memories Today

Two herbicidal toxins have long-term effects that can lead to Alzheimer's-like neurodegeneration

Third Study: Wonder Pill Stops Memory Loss

this wonder pill is not a drug or chemical compound, it’s a 100 percent natural supplement. We’re talking about the humble multivitamin.

Nutrition

Eat This Berry Daily And Boost Your Mood

Kiwifruit, also called Chinese gooseberry, is one of the healthiest berries around

Natural Health

Does Aspirin Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Mainstream medical researchers have been going back and forth on whether aspirin can help you prevent Alzheimer’s disease or not.

Lifestyle

Dental Health and Dementia: Exploring the Link Between Oral Health and Cognitive Decline

Link between oral health and cognitive impairment

Lifestyle

What Your Wrist Tells You About Your Dementia Risk

Higher levels of physical activity are linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Brain Health

Uncovering the Link Between Gut Bacteria and Alzheimer's Disease

Poor gut health is liked to Alzheimer's disease. Here are the bad bacteria involved and the good bacteria that can reduce your risk of dementia.

Natural Health

Black Tea vs. Green Tea: Which One is Better 
for Sharpening Senior Brains?

On any given day, 159 million Americans enjoy a cup of tea.And unlike soft drinks, AKA sugar water, tea is actually good for you, improving bone density, strengthening immunity, and reducing the risk

Natural Health

Are Popular Sleep Aids Causing Dementia?

Popular sleep aids can put you on the fast track to dementia.

Brain Health

Pets Prevent Dementia in Single Seniors

Pets Prevent Dementia in Single Seniors

Brain Health

Boost Your Love Hormone and Sharpen Memory

Innovative treatments using oxytocin to manage cognitive decline and dementia

Brain Science

Can Your Dreams Predict Memory Loss?

dreams and patterns of dreaming may be an early warning system alerting us to health trouble ahead.

Lifestyle

This Common Cooking Oil Can Damage Your Memory

Hidden risks associated with the widespread use of soybean oil in cooking

Brain Health

Is It Dementia or This Very Treatable Health Problem?

When doctors misdiagnose dementia…

Brain Science

"Angry" Immune Cells Linked To Memory Loss

The recent finding that the brain's immune system is linked to Alzheimer's lends support to the idea that pathogens such as viruses could be one cause of the disease.

Brain Health

This Scent Can Increase Mental Focus

In recent years researchers have wondered if harnessing specific smells could help to increase your mental focus, clarity, and memory recall.

Brain Health

One-Minute Trick Boosts Problem Solving Skills

Quick physical activity that can bolster your ability to problem solve

Brain Science

This “Forbidden” Food Can Save Your Memory

Is forgoing saturated fat really good for you?

Brain Health

Gut Bacteria Can Cause Alzheimer’s Disease

In recent years the gut microbiome, containing trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, has emerged as a key target in Alzheimer's, not only because of its link to the brain via the

Brain Health

Fitness Tracker For The Brain?

Soon it may be possible to go to bed one night and wake up the following morning knowing your future risk of dementia. While it may sound like pie in the sky, scientists are working on ways to make

Brain Health

Why Commonly Prescribed Drugs For Acid Reflux Are Linked To Dementia…

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

Brain Health

Chinese Medicine Herbal Cocktail Offers New Hope For Treating Mild Cognitive Impairment

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

Brain Health

One Easy Way To Super-Charge Your Memory While You Sleep

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

Brain Health

This Popular Joint Remedy Is A Gamechanger For MS Patients

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

Brain Health

Longer Telomeres Linked To Lower Risk Of Dementia

Longer Telomeres Linked To Lower RiskOf 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

Brain Health

Very Common Yet Little-Known Health Condition Increases Dementia Risk Here’s What To Do To Save Your Memory…

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

Brain Health

For Millions of People, Eating Bread Can Ruin Their Brains

Carbohydrates have had a target on their back ever since the trend towards low-carb, high-protein diets began decades ago. I’m talking about paleo-diets, the Atkins diet, and the South Beach diet, to

Brain Health

Exercise Study Reveals “Magic Bullet” To Fight Dementia

Your brain will thank you for working up a sweat and engaging in regular exercise. But for scientists, demonstrating that physical exertion lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s isn’t enough. They want to

Brain Health

Forty-Year-Old Mystery Solved As To How Brain Cells Die in Alzheimer's

How do brain cells die in Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists have pondered this question for decades. Now, at long last, the mystery has been solved thanks to a large team of international

Brain Health

Do “Brain Bugs” Cause Alzheimer’s?

When too many of the wrong kind of microbes take root in the gut, it causes an imbalance that can lead to a wide variety of health disorders.Could this also occur in the brain?An international group

Brain Health

Your Brain Shape Dictates Its Function

Have neuroscientists been barking up the wrong tree for the last hundred years when it comes to cognitive function?Brain activity, they say, is solely down to the complex web of connections that

The 11 Shocking Foods That Can Fog Your Brain and Damage Your Memory

These Vegetables Can INCREASE Your Risk of Dementia.As a member of our community, we want to offer you a totally FREE copy of one of our latest eBooks, The 11 Shocking Foods That Can Fog Your Brain

Brain Health

Does The Appendix Kick-Start Parkinson’s Disease?

Changes that occur in the brain cells of Parkinson’s disease patients also impact nerve cells in the spinal cord and the intestinal wall. This can lead to unpleasant symptoms in the gastrointestinal

Brain Health

Breathe New Life Into An Aging Memory

If you’re looking to improve the way your brain works – and if you’re like me, you’re always looking for a way keep your brain as sharp as possible – look no further than thinking about the way you

Brain Health

Regrow Your Brain Cells With This Ancient Red Root

When it comes to solving the Alzheimer’s mystery, the mainstream is all thumbs.That’s because they focus solely on beta-amyloid plaques – the protein clusters that cause damage to your brain. Sure,

Brain Health

Experts Name Top 11 Risk Factors For Dementia

Scientists at Oxford University have developed a new dementia risk score that’s outperformed three other leading risk scores when it comes to predicting dementia.This new score consists of 11 factors

Brain Health

This Ancient Chinese Herb For Memory Really Works…

Many folks spend a fortune trying to delay the effects of aging. Our modern-day quest for youth has made the anti-aging market a 63-billion dollar a year industry. But as the search continues for The

Brain Health

“Greek Goddess” Protein Wards Off Alzheimer’s Disease

When researchers recently discovered a protein that powerfully influences your brain health and life expectancy, they named it klotho – after one of the ancient Greek goddesses of fate.But while the

Brain Health

New Diet Slows Brain Aging

What you eat can make a big difference in the strength of your memory, the clarity of your thinking and the overall health of your brain.Trouble is, turning away from delicious burgers, hot dogs, and

Brain Health

Is This The Safe, New Treatment For Poor Cognitive Function That We’ve Been Waiting For?

The largest and most comprehensive analysis of one quick, safe, non-invasive therapy has found it significantly enhances mental function. Best of all, this treatment works for all ages, in the

Brain Health

Are These Ten Pesticides Wrecking Your Brain?

Parkinson’s Disease remains a mystery, even in this golden age of science.Sure, we know contributing factors like genetics, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors all play a role in the

Brain Health

That Feeling of Deja Vu: A Genuine Premonition of Your Future or a Brain Glitch?

The nagging feeling of déjà vu, the notion that you’re experiencing something that you have somehow already experienced before, can be spooky. Many folks wonder what it signifies and how it’s

Brain Health

The Easiest, Healthiest Way To Sharpen Memory

For decades researchers have believed that when you’re walking and doing another task, both tasks suffer. But the latest research shows that’s not always the case. What’s more, some fascinating

Brain Health

The Impact Of Stress On Your Brain Can Cause Alzheimer’s Disease

Lately, we’ve sounded like a broken record when it comes to the link between physical and emotional stress and memory loss.For instance, we recently reported on an important study out of Australia

Brain Health

Eliminate The Negative And Heal Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

For some people the thought of getting older fills them with a sense of dread. They’re worried about experiencing illness or loneliness. While others welcome the end of their working life and

Brain Health

Researchers Discover New Ways Music Can Sharpen Your Memory

In the past few years, we’ve reported discoveries about how engaging in musical activities like singing, learning to play a musical instrument, and even simply listening to your favorite songs can

Brain Health

Putting A Gene Under “House Arrest” Curtails Two Devastating Brain Diseases

A “world leading” group of British scientists have created a groundbreaking approach to prevent the development of inherited forms of Lou Gehrig’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, a form of

Brain Science

Your Brain Has A Superpower That Keeps Your Memory Strong

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

Brain Science

Newly Approved Therapy For Parkinson’s Could Be A Game-Changer

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

Restless Legs? Your Brain May Be in Trouble

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

Brain Health

Ray Of Light Detects Alzheimer’s Disease

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

Brain Health

Ancient Chinese Medicine For Sharper Memory

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

Brain Health

Does This Diet Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease?

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

Brain Health

Monkeyhead Strengthens Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth

Some call it monkeyhead. Others refer to it as tree hedgehog or bearded tooth. Yes, the names are unusual, but no matter what you call it, for eons this mushroom has been enhancing people’s

Brain Health

Does Surfing The Internet Reduce Your Risk of Dementia?

Are you someone who worries that all of that online screen time is turning your memory to mush?Well, we've got some good news.Whether it’s emailing an old friend or researching a travel destination

Brain Health

Snoring: Can Sleep Apnea Cause Memory Loss?

If you or your partner snore, you already know how common and disruptive this condition can be.Your lost hours of sleep… your dry throat… and your endless fatigue are all enough to drive you mad.But,

Brain Health

Are Obesity And Alzheimer's Related?

Obesity is a well-known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. But new research shows there may be more to the link between having a higher percentage of body fat and developing dementia.Researchers at

Nutrition

This Sugar May Be Silently Wrecking Your Memory

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

Brain Science

Boost Your Memory With These Magic Words

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

Lifestyle

When Stress Is Stealing Your Memory

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

Natural Health

Navigate Your Way To A Sharper Brain

What will you do today to bolster your brain?Perhaps you’ll sit on the sofa solving crossword puzzles, or maybe you’ll be panting from jogging round the streets. Either one of these activities will

Nutrition

Lower Your Dementia Risk 40 Percent With A Vitamin?

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,

Natural Health

Simple Secret To A Sharper, Quicker Memory

You know that the health of your body is linked to the health of your brain. A healthy cardiovascular system and well-functioning digestive system are critical to a sharp memory. But what you may not

Natural Health

New “Smart Patch” Offers Fast Way To Detect Alzheimer’s Disease

The world’s first “smart patch” to both deliver the COVID-19 vaccine and measure its effectiveness was developed in 2021.Now the technology has been extended to early detection of the memory-wasting

Brain Science

This Can Trigger Your Alzheimer’s Gene

Researchers made a surprising finding about another risk factor for Alzheimer’s. And the results of this brand-new research will have you tightening your helmet when you’re biking and doing what you

Natural Health

Is This Common “Bad Habit” Damaging Your Memory?

It’s a subject I’m reluctant to bring to your attention, but in the name of science - and to help protect you from dementia - I really must.It’s nose picking.A recent study showed a species of

Natural Health

Easy Remedy For Age-Related Memory Loss

When it comes to solving the problem of dementia, the mainstream is at a loss.Big Pharma wants you to believe the problem is one only their drugs can fix, and your conventional doctor will blame it

Natural Health

New Early Alzheimer’s Drug Not All It’s Cracked Up To Be

Scientists could barely hold back their excitement following publication of a new clinical drug trial for Alzheimer’s. They described the trial as “a historic moment”, “a new era” and “the beginning

Brain Science

Is Your Brain More Vulnerable To Alzheimer’s?

Memory loss is the main symptom we associate with Alzheimer’s disease. What this looks like in real life is that dementia sufferers often can’t recall recent events and learning new information

Natural Health

This Common, Forgotten Problem Can Steal Your Memory

It’s surprising that a health problem affecting as many as 100 million Americans isn’t better known. Part of the reason that this problem remains overlooked is that it often has no symptoms, can’t be

Natural Health

The “Fred Astaire Secret” For Saving Your Memory

If you’re concerned there may be memory trouble in your future, something you can do to save your memory is to take a page out of Fred Astaire’s book… and that is turn up the music and dance.While

Natural Health

This Ruby-Red Tea Slows Alzheimer’s Disease

Few things are as great as a cup of hot tea in winter. The warmth and flavor are enough to make even the gloomiest day a little bit better. And now, there’s an even better reason to put on the

Natural Health

Surprising Trigger For Alzheimer’s Disease (And What You Can Do About It…)

When it comes to the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, the mainstream focuses on just one thing: beta-amyloid plaques.But this is where they get it all wrong.As a regular reader, you know there’s more

Natural Health

Can Your Immune System Heal Alzheimer’s Disease?

For years a number of Alzheimer’s researchers have tried a variety of approaches in the fight against memory loss. One of them, helping the brain heal itself by giving a leg up to the immune system,

Natural Health

Are You At Risk For Parkinson’s Disease?

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

Brain Science

Discovered: New Secret To Maintaining A Strong Memory For Life

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

Nutrition

SNAP Knocks Two Years Off Brain Aging

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

Brain Science

Can A Laser Beam Save Your Memory From Aging?

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.

Brain Science

Strengthening This Brain Region Is a Key to Better Memory and Better Health

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

Natural Health

Does Dementia Mean It’s Time To Hand Over The Car Keys?

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

Natural Health

New Biomarker Identifies Alzheimer’s At An Early Stage

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

Natural Health

How To Sharpen Your Thinking With One Common Spice

The use of the spice ginger has a long, venerable history in medicine and in the kitchen that goes back at least 5,000 years.Nowadays, it's still a prized spice and, along with ginger’s recognized

Natural Health

Boost These Gut Microbes And Calm Depression

To suggest microbes that reside in the gut could impact the health of the brain was considered heresy just a decade ago. And yet today the gut-brain axis is well recognized.The connection is

Natural Health

The Link Between This Common Winter Illness And Alzheimer’s Disease

‘Tis the season to be… sick.It’s winter, and we’re already facing the “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). And while the possibility of having any of these viruses

Natural Health

Can An Ancient Chinese Plant Stop Alzheimer’s Disease?

When it comes to treating Alzheimer’s disease, the mainstream is of little help. They keep dishing out expensive drugs with risky side effects.Aducanumab, for example, was just approved by the FDA

Nutrition

How Food Can Rejuvenate Aging Brain Blood Vessels

The brain is protected from toxins and other insults by the blood-brain barrier. It’s an important line of defense against damage and infection. But with aging it becomes “leaky,” leaving the brain

Natural Health

Pick Up Your Binoculars And Boost Your Mood

If you’re among the 15 million birdwatchers in the U.S., you’re regularly picking up your binoculars to watch your favorite colorfully feathered friends.You’re also on the receiving end of an

Natural Health

This Well-Known Muscle-Building Supplement Can Strengthen Your Brain

A widely available supplement popular with body builders and other athletes for supporting muscle growth and performance has found a whole lot of new fans… researchers who are studying its benefits

Natural Health

Easy Memory Trick Sharpens Recall—It Really Works!

If you want your memory to work a little better, researchers say they've found some easy ways to give it a little boost.According to these studies, moving your hands and eyes in certain ways can

Natural Health

Memory-Boosting Herb Used by Ancient Healers Really Works

Throughout human history, people have been searching for ways to improve thinking skills and boost memory.Nowadays, many of us turn to a strong cup of coffee or tea in the morning to sharpen our wits

Natural Health

Meditation Sharpens Memory, But This Is Just As Good

Frequent readers of our publication know that meditation has scientifically proven cognitive and physical benefits.1 But meditation isn’t for everyone. If you haven’t developed your meditation skills

Natural Health

The Earliest Sign of Dementia May Surprise You…

The mainstream wants us to believe that the first signs of dementia have to do with your memory. They’ll tell you to look for memory misses like misplacing your keys… forgetting appointments… and

Natural Health

Are Your Prescriptions Giving You Dementia?

By now you’re well aware that what you eat, how much you sleep, your activity level, and your genetic make-up can affect your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. And while you work hard to make smarter

Natural Health

Can This B Vitamin Stop Parkinson’s Disease?

When you consume nicotinamide riboside, a compound related to niacin (vitamin B3), it can energize the neurons in your brain and help your memory stay sharper -- especially as you age.Added to that,

Brain Science

Cutting-Edge Brain Therapy Lifts Lagging Memory At Any Age

A brain training program using computers has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia in seniors. So has stimulating the brain with a mild electrical current.What would happen if doctors used both

Natural Health

This Amino Acid Can Lift Your Mood and Boost Your Brain

Researchers have identified an amino acid that may be the key to warding off the damaging changes linked to two common conditions – chronic stress and depression.According to these studies, the link

Natural Health

These Dementia Symptoms Detected Nine Years Prior to Diagnosis

Alzheimer’s sets off on its destructive path decades before symptoms appear, spewing untold amounts of damage in the memory centers of the brain before the patient receives a diagnosis.Early

Natural Health

Sharpen Your Memory With This Spice

It comes as no surprise to you that your brain function may slip a bit as you get older. But now researchers believe that the natural chemicals in some foods can sharpen your brain and add more

Brain Science

Why Not Everyone With Brain Plaque Gets Alzheimer’s Disease

Reducing thick, sticky plaques made up of amyloid-beta proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients has been the focus of scientists for decades. And yet, they have almost nothing to show for it--

Brain Science

What If Alzheimer’s Isn’t A Brain Disease? A Canadian Scientist’s New Discovery…

Has Dr. Donald Weaver lost his mind? How can he possibly suggest Alzheimer’s isn’t a brain disease?But hold on. What he’s saying about the cause of Alzheimer’s disease makes more sense than appears

Natural Health

This Vitamin Can Calm An Anxious Brain

If you’re feeling anxious and under stress in these challenging times, you’re certainly not alone. While there are several ways to naturally reduce stress and anxiety, a team of doctors believes one

Nutrition

Are You Getting Enough Of This Memory-Boosting Nutrient?

For your brain to function at its best, it needs a crucial nutrient that allows its neurons to keep properly firing off their messages to one another.This nutrient is particulary important because it

Nutrition

This Might Be The Easiest Way To Stop Dementia

If you’re anything like me, you’re doing everything possible to stop dementia before it starts. Especially if one of your close relatives suffered from Alzheimer’s leaving you at genetic risk for the

Natural Health

Accentuate The Positive And Hold Onto Your Memory

Remember that adage, “You’re as young as you feel”? Well, studies show that whoever coined this popular phrase was on to something.It turns out that your moods, feelings, and thoughts about aging do

Brain Science

Zapping The Brain Boosts Memory

A new technology could come to the rescue of people who are suffering either short-term or long-term memory loss. Even more exciting, it can restore memory in a way that’s fast, safe, non-invasive,

Nutrition

Eleven Memory-Boosting Nutrients Put To the Test

A lot has been written about how the right nutrients can help your brain stay in better shape as you get older.To test some of those claims, researchers in Europe spent two years investigating the

Natural Health

The Best Sedentary Activity For Your Memory

We’ve long known that endless time spent watching mindless television is not exactly a recipe for good brain health.1Now a new study underscores this notion, adding a caveat that what we do while we

Nutrition

Can This Vitamin Solve A Root Cause Of Alzheimer’s Disease?

It’s no secret that certain nutrients are good for your brain. Nutrients like vitamin B-12, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids are often touted for staving off Alzheimer’s and other memory-robbing

Natural Health

The “Leisurely” Way to END Dementia

No one wants to get that call…You know, the one where your doctor tells you, “It’s dementia… and it’s not going to get any better.”That’s because this life-changing disease can slowly strip away your

Brain Science

Claims of Fraud In Alzheimer’s Research

It’s one of the most cited scientific articles on Alzheimer’s ever published - a breakthrough 2006 study that identified amyloid beta star 56 as the cause of memory loss in mice.This single study led

Natural Health

Common Kids Medicine Might Help Dementia Patients

When children don’t pay attention, act impulsively, or are hyperactive a doctor may diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication to help them have better focus, control their impulses and feel more

Brain Science

New Treatment For Alzheimer’s Disease?

For decades scientists have argued that the protein amyloid beta triggers the process that leads to Alzheimer’s.Others question this and suggest other underlying causes. These include abnormal tau

Lifestyle

Does Discrimination Cause Memory Loss?

The statistics are shocking: African American adults are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as white adults. Why is this?Genetic factors come to mind as an explanation. But two new

Natural Health

Solving This Viral Puzzle Unlocks Cause (And Maybe Treatment For) Alzheimer’s Disease

For years researchers have been investigating what they believed was the link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer’s disease.Laboratory tests have consistently shown that there was probably some

Brain Science

Can One Brain Scan Diagnose Alzheimer's?

A patient with suspected Alzheimer's may undergo a range of tests and examinations before a diagnosis is ever reached. This is time consuming, and, in the end, the diagnosis might not even be

Natural Health

Does This Unusual Sea Animal Hold The Key To Reversing Brain Aging?

Prized in Chile as an aphrodisiac, this potato-shaped deep-sea creature is also a very popular delicacy in Japan and South Korea. If you come across one in the wild, take care! When disturbed from a

Natural Health

This Common Illness Can Trigger Dementia

Ask a mainstream doctor what causes dementia, and they will likely point their finger at three things: your diet, your stress level, and your genetics. And sure, they aren’t wrong – these three

Natural Health

Overlooked Vegetable Contains Memory-Saving Nutrient

While vegetables get a lot of credit for improving your health, there’s one forgotten vegetable that’s turning out to be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to your memory.This vegetable

Natural Health

When You Think It’s Dementia, But It’s Not…

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is devastating, but what if it's all been a terrible mistake.A false diagnosis can and does happen, more than many doctors might like to admit.Sometimes, a mistaken

Natural Health

Take Advantage of This Summer-Time Secret To Boosting Memory

Summer is a great time to indulge in your wanderlust. Your memory will not only thank you, but it may also depend on it, researchers now say.That’s right, a study conducted by a cross-disciplinary

Natural Health

Does A Lack Of Sunshine Cause Dementia?

We've all become only too aware of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there's another pandemic taking place right under our noses. It has been going on for decades, yet few are aware of how it can destroy

Natural Health

The Immune-Boosting Supplement That Sharpens Memory (And Much More…)

For years, plenty of praise has been heaped on grape seed extract because studies show it can fight cancer. But the research on grape seed extract goes way beyond cancer.Research also demonstrates

Natural Health

Insulin Spray Improves Brain Health Even in Those Without Diabetes

Close to death, a 14-year-old boy lay in a Toronto hospital bed with type-1 diabetes. He was no ordinary teenager however, because he became the first person in the world to receive an insulin

Natural Health

“The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing”

In the Christmas movie classic White Christmas, Danny Kaye swirls Vera Ellen around as he croons, “The best things happen while you’re dancing….”Although Mr. Kaye was likely referring to dancing’s

Natural Health

The One Kind Of Stress That’s Good For The Brain

You know that too much stress is bad for your body and your brain. Over the long term, a high-stress lifestyle can lead to anxiety, chronic inflammation, obesity and even cancer.However, the latest

Brain Science

The Brain Health Secret to Successfully Ending Addiction

What if you were a doctor and you could successfully treat only 25 percent of the patients who came to you with a particular problem? You’d probably conclude that the condition was a very challenging

Natural Health

Video Gaming That’s Exercise For Your Brain and Body

Any type of physical exercise you perform improves how your brain functions. But researchers now say there’s a particular type of exercise that’s both enjoyable and provides an extra dose of oomph to

Natural Health

Seven Strategies Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Even Among Those with The APOE gene

“Life's Simple Seven”, promoted by the American Heart Association, is a set of recommendations designed to reduce heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.Since heart and brain health are closely

Lifestyle

Are You at Risk For Digital Dementia?

Electromagnetic fields have long been linked to bothersome neurological problems. But a disturbing new report warns that exposure to cell phones, Wi-Fi and other forms of radiation goes much, much

Natural Health

This Ancient Inflammation-Fighter Protects Memory

There are many ways to protect your brain as you get older, but one of the simplest involves nothing more than increasing your intake of a powerful anti-inflammatory nutrient well-known for helping

Natural Health

Halt Alzheimer’s Disease With Cholesterol?

Ask any mainstream doctor what they think about cholesterol, and you’ll probably get the same old tired answer… “It’ll give you heart disease.”But here’s what they won’t tell you…There’s a certain

Brain Science

Revolutionary “Brain Pacemaker” Reverses Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

A hospital in England is the first in the world to implant a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device to deliver electrical impulses to areas of the brain impacted by Parkinson’s.It’s the smallest DBS

Natural Health

Tiny Berry Reduces Dementia Risk

You’ll find this tiny crimson berry dried in granolas, stewed into a relish on Thanksgiving dinner plates or juiced in a cocktail. But for most of us cranberries are an afterthought, which may be a

Natural Health

Popular Vision Nutrient Also Helps Strengthen Memory

More and more research is proving the health benefits of the carotenoid called lutein, one of the pigments in fruits, vegetables and other plants that give them their color.You’ve no doubt heard of

Natural Health

Can a Nasal Spray Save Your Memory?

Research into a previously ignored area of the brain has revealed a molecule that could be a key driver of Alzheimer’s. Not only has this neurotoxic chemical been identified, but so has a drug to

Natural Health

Harnessing Flower Power to Relieve Alzheimer’s

Relief from Alzheimer’s-related memory loss doesn’t come from the pleasure derived from looking at this colorful flower—if only it could be that easy. Nor does it come from smelling the differing

Natural Health

An Early Blood Test for Parkinson’s Could Be Here Soon

Since a good deal of brain damage occurs before symptoms of Parkinson's disease appear, it’s vital to come up with a test that can identify the disease in the earliest stages.Existing lab tests have

Natural Health

Do Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Prevention?

The latest clue in the search for new, more effective ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease happened by accident. Scientists were studying people being treated for inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid

Natural Health

Avoid This Sleep Pattern and Prevent Memory Loss

If there’s one thing we’re all losing sleep over in our golden years, it’s memory loss.Because chances are, your life is being directly impacted. Maybe it’s a family member… your spouse… your

Natural Health

Does Your Memory Pass the Smell Test?

For many of us, the ability to smell the world around us is something we take for granted. If there’s something cooking in the oven, we delight in the delicious odors wafting from the kitchen. On a

Nutrition

This Fiber Can Cut Your Risk of Dementia

When the saying “roughage keeps you regular” was coined it reflected fiber’s ability to prevent or relieve constipation.Soon doctors were touting the benefits of dietary fiber for everything from

Natural Health

Are Free Radical Levels a Predictor of Alzheimer's Disease?

Cell-damaging free radicals in the brain are considered a consequence of Alzheimer’s. But in breakthrough new research, scientists now believe that free radicals, far from being a result of the

Natural Health

Does Cannabis Hold a Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease?

Cannabis has been used medicinally for over 2000 years and about half the states in the U.S. allow physicians to prescribe it in select medical conditions, Alzheimer's being one of them.Decades of

Brain Science

New Nose Spray Shows Promise as an Alzheimer’s Treatment

When beta amyloid and tau proteins go rogue, they form the characteristic brain plaques and tangles thought to be a cause of Alzheimer's.But inflammation is also an early feature of the disease and

Nutrition

Is Vitamin B Deficiency an Early Warning Sign of Dementia?

In an ongoing exploration of the origins of dementia, researchers from the United States and Israel coordinated a large cohort study to examine a common nutritional deficiency - folate, or vitamin

Natural Health

Mental Health Mineral Prevents Dementia in New Research

Research this year confirms studies from the past decade that show small amounts of a certain mineral can lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease.This trace mineral is sometimes found in tap water,

Natural Health

Can Antibiotic Use Lead to Memory Loss?

Frequent readers of this newsletter know I caution against antibiotic overuse.Sadly, it’s common for doctors to prescribe antibiotics even when they’re not 100 percent sure the patient has a

Natural Health

Get Social And Save Your Memory

As we emerge from this era of pandemic isolation, researchers have taken a closer look at the health repercussions of loneliness in older adults.The news is sobering.A brand-new study has revealed

Natural Health

This Five-Minute Animal Recognition Game Can Warn of Alzheimer’s Years in Advance

Numerous tests claiming to predict a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease years in advance are emerging from research around the world. Some of them rely on blood markers observed from a blood sample

Natural Health

Is the Placebo Effect Real?

The placebo effect has confounded conventional medicine for years.This effect occurs when people take a placebo pill (a pill that contains nothing that is supposed to influence your health) or

Brain Science

The Aging Brain Keeps Up with Younger Brains Well into Middle Age

It's usually assumed - and backed up by a large body of research - that thinking speed peaks when we're in our twenties, after which it's downhill all the way. But a massive new study using machine

Brain Science

Is Information Overload Stealing Your Memory?

Our ability to access and use our memory grows with age. Hence the saying, with age comes wisdom. Yet it’s also known that our memory declines with age. How can wisdom and forgetfulness occur at the

Natural Health

Can You Reverse Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?

New research published in the journal Neurology offers hope for those who face mild cognitive impairment (MCI).1Investigators discovered that MCI could be reversed in certain individuals with a high

Natural Health

Seniors Who Own a Pet Retain Their Brainpower for Longer

Having a furry, scaly, or feathered friend in your life not only brings a great deal of joy but the science shows that it can improve your physical and mental health as well.Pet ownership can lower

Brain Science

The Awful Truth About Multitasking and Your Memory

Many people pride themselves on their ability to multitask – juggling Zoom meetings, while also writing memos, exchanging text messages, watching videos, and composing emails as well as coping with

Nutrition

Boost the Impact of Exercise on Memory with One Mineral

It's been well-established that aerobic exercise improves brain health. But researchers haven't been able to identify the specific pathways that make this possible.But now researchers at the

Natural Health

Good Health in Your Fifties Staves Off Dementia in Later Life

An increasing public health concern is multimorbidity, or having two or more chronic health concerns.Even if none of these health problems is neurological, their presence in mid-life can dramatically

Nutrition

Is Too Much Calcium Bad for Your Brain?

When you think about how the mineral calcium affects your health, chances are the first thing that pops into your head is how this mighty mineral strengthens your bones.But if certain researchers

Natural Health

Do This with Your Doctor and Have a Better Memory…

Continuity of care with the same physician is valuable. A good doctor-patient relationship builds knowledge, trust, and respect over time and increases quality of care.There’s no reason to believe

Natural Health

Popular Aquarium Fish Reveal a Trigger of Alzheimer’s Disease

With their bright colors and tendency to school, zebrafish are commonly found in home aquariums.Scientists, however, are interested in this tiny fish for a medical reason… the zebrafish present an

Natural Health

Can a Hug Bring Dementia Patients Back to Life?

Visiting restrictions in care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused residents, including those with dementia, to suffer from loneliness, depressive symptoms, agitation, aggression, and

Natural Health

Exercise Protects an Aging Brain

We often write about the cognitive benefits of exercise in this newsletter, and now there’s even more evidence to motivate you to lace up those sneakers.Scientists have long studied how physical

Natural Health

Can Essential Oils Sharpen Your Memory?

One of the most exciting new frontiers in health research involves an ancient therapy – aromatherapy.Studies of the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy now demonstrate that these treatments

Natural Health

Is This Surprising Treatment a Solution to Alzheimer’s?

Well known as the leading prescription treatment to improve men’s sex lives, Viagra (sildenafil) may also keep Alzheimer’s at bay.A new study led by the Cleveland Clinic showed the drug reduced the

Natural Health

Cloudy Vision? Correction Can Save Your Memory

Almost four million older American adults have cataract surgery annually, but better vision isn’t the only benefit, surprising new research reveals.1A University of Washington study finds that adults

Natural Health

Testing the First Alzheimer’s Vaccines

Despite billions of dollars spent on research, the story of developing a drug that can tackle Alzheimer’s is largely one of failure.This total lack of success has led scientists to focus their

Natural Health

Discover Your Risk of Dementia by Feeling Your Wrist

A high resting heart rate puts you at greater risk of coronary heart disease, abnormal heart rhythm, heart failure and stroke. These same conditions are also linked to dementia.So, does it follow

Natural Health

Relax, Enjoy, and Cut Your Alzheimer’s Risk by 65%

Imagine if you could sharpen your memory and revitalize your brain just by sitting still.Simply relax, take a nap, listen to music, meditate, or watch a DVD. While you take it easy your brain and

Natural Health

Does Television Really “Rot” Your Brain?

For decades, parents everywhere have told their children that watching too much television will rot their brains (in a manner of speaking, of course). And if you’re of a certain age, you’ll recall

Natural Health

Want a Healthy Brain? Look to Your Bones...

Years ago I first reported on a startling discovery – one of the most important factors that keeps your brain healthy and your memory intact is a hormone released by your bones.And unless you can

Natural Health

Can Afternoon Naps Boost Brain Function?

As more people work from home during the pandemic many are reporting an increase in loneliness, snacking more often, and putting on weight. While these aren’t necessarily healthy results of the

Natural Health

Mindfulness Techniques Relieve Migraine Pain

In the U.S., more than 38 million people suffer with migraine headaches, with some estimates suggesting that this number may be even higher, impacting as many as 50 million or more.Some migraine

Natural Health

Is “Normal” Blood Pressure Making Your Brain Age Faster?

When researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) examined the consequences of high blood pressure, which occurs in about one out of every three people, they discovered that it might make

Natural Health

Wine and Cheese Fuel Memory

From the department of “it-sounds-too-good-to-be-true” comes news of a study suggesting wine and cheese may protect you from age-related cognitive issues.Yes, I was skeptical, too. But then I

Natural Health

How You Drive Can Predict Dementia

Driving is a complex task involving multiple cognitive processes. It's also an essential part of people's lives, so it's surprising how little is known about how changes in the brain that come with

Natural Health

Live Purposefully and Save Your Memory

A study that examined how well hundreds of people remember events in their lives demonstrates that individuals who view their daily routines with a sense of purpose possess a stronger memory over

Natural Health

This Tips You Off that You’re at Risk of Future Alzheimer's

How good is your sense of smell?For over three decades, scientists have been interested in this question because the answer can indicate your risk for Alzheimer's.Back in the 1970s researchers

Natural Health

Good News: These Cognitive Skills Get Better with Age

Remembering new information or learning a new skill gets harder as we get older, but thankfully, some brain functions don’t head south over time.The good news is the cognitive skills that we use

Natural Health

Prevent Alzheimer’s with a Water Pill?

Drugs licensed for specific medical conditions are often found to be valuable in treating other health conditions. This is sometimes called “off label” use.There are a surprising number of drugs in

Natural Health

Listening to Your Favorite Songs Does Your Brain a Favor

Years ago, the comedian Bob Hope used the song “Thanks for the Memories” as his theme song.Now, brain researchers are humming a similar tune. Because it turns out that listening to old, familiar

Natural Health

Can Your Personality Give You Alzheimer’s Disease?

Since Alzheimer’s disease is known to cause structural changes within the brain well before the first symptoms of memory loss appear, the disease can also result in changes to one’s personality.But

Brain Science

Is a Powerful Treatment for Cancer Hiding in Your Brain?

Scientists who study how the brain can influence the growth of cancer have become convinced that brain cells hold a cure for the disease.This belief stems from studies that reveal how the brain’s

Natural Health

Coffee Drinking Linked to a Healthier Memory

Isn’t it nice when a study comes along that supports a common daily habit that was long regarded as an unhealthy vice?Such is the case with a study published recently on the brain health benefits of

Natural Health

A Single Drop of Blood Reveals Dementia Five Years In Advance

There’s another new test on the horizon that claims to help diagnose cognitive decline in its earliest stages, before severe memory loss takes hold.This minimally invasive, inexpensive blood test was

Brain Science

Revolutionary Drug Designed to Heal Brain, Might Reverse Alzheimer’s

No drug has ever been approved for nerve repair, but that may be about to change thanks to groundbreaking research by prize-winning scientist Jerry Silver.His discovery, NVG-291, has been thirty

Brain Science

When Memory-Damaging Toxins Come from Your Own Body

As we get older, our brain faces new challenges in defending against toxins. There are well-known toxins such as industrial pollutants in the air we breathe and the water we drink that compromise the

Natural Health

What Your Blood Sugar Reveals About Your Memory Health

Sadly, type-2 diabetes is more prevalent than ever in our society due to increasing rates of obesity, inactivity, stress, as well as an aging population. It’s long been known that diabetes increases

Natural Health

Is Depression an Early Symptom of Alzheimer’s Disease?

The number of adults suffering from symptoms of depression has skyrocketed during the pandemic and remained high. This is disturbing because depression is linked to an increased risk of developing

Natural Health

Does COVID-19 Steal Your Intelligence?

Recovery from COVID-19 will be different for everyone. But whether a person makes a speedy recovery or suffers with long COVID, a new study has uncovered something alarming that can affect anyone who

Natural Health

Those Pounds Around Your Waistline Can Hurt Your Brain

For quite a while now, researchers have known that the extra pounds most of us carry around our waistlines can contribute to harmful inflammation that increases the risk for heart disease and

Brain Science

Memory-Sharpening Benefits of a Beginner’s Mind

When was the last time you tried something new that was totally out of your comfort zone?Perhaps it was flailing around the pickleball court with a friend. Or that ceramics class you took, even

Brain Science

New Algorithm Might Predict Alzheimer's

According to researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, they've come up with an algorithm that can predict Alzheimer’s disease and its progress.The researchers use

Natural Health

Is There a Connection Between Chronic Pain and Dementia?

Chronic pain affects a quarter to a third of older adults and your risk rises with age.While those medical facts may not surprise you, this one might: Chronic pain occurs even more frequently in

Natural Health

Does Improved Air Quality Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

Vehicle exhaust was cut dramatically. Dust particles flying from construction sites ceased. Star gazers enjoyed a clear view of the constellations and, at long last, fresh air wafted through open

Natural Health

Does Coffee Cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

We Americans love our coffee. It's the most popular hot beverage in the U.S. with double the number of drinkers compared with tea.It’s not surprising, really.Coffee not only picks you up at the start

Brain Science

Revolutionary Two Minute Test Can Diagnose Alzheimer's Earlier

By the time people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, they may have had the disease for up to twenty years. During that time, the disease can damage cells and tissues in the brain that are hard,

Natural Health

How Listening Can Save Your Memory

Do you have a valued friend or family member who always has time to lend an ear? Well, count yourself lucky. Not only is it heartwarming to feel heard, but those of us who have a good sounding board

Brain Science

Why Doctors Miss Early-Onset Dementia And the Surprising Symptom That’s a Dead Giveaway…

While Alzheimer’s disease is certainly the best-known type of dementia, there are others to be aware of.One is called frontotemporal dementia (FTD), also known as early-onset dementia because it’s

Natural Health

Does COVID Trigger Alzheimer's Disease?

Medical researchers have long been worried about the effects of the coronavirus on the brain and cognitive function.Concern began when people often lost their sense of taste and smell after getting

Natural Health

Perfume Ingredient Offers Hope for a Parkinson's Cure

It's unlikely you've ever heard of farnesol. But you've probably smelled or tasted it, because it's a compound found in essential oils and is used in candles and incense, perfumes, air fresheners,

Natural Health

Cocktail Party Effect Could be an Early Sign of Dementia

People who struggle to hear their companions chattering in a bustling restaurant are in good company. Difficulty hearing speech when there's background noise is a common problem for those with

Natural Health

Surprising Hope Amid Rising Dementia Cases

There's good news and bad news about dementia.The distressing part is that a brand-new study reveals the number of dementia cases is about to rise dramatically – tripling by the year 2050.But the

Brain Science

Dust Off Your Favorite Board Game and Save Your Memory

Just as challenging the body with weight-bearing exercise makes bones stronger and helps to slow bone loss with aging, challenging the brain with cognitive exercise can make it more resilient and

Natural Health

These Bright Colors Lower Your Risk of Cognitive Decline

Plants are full of pigments that produce the vibrant colors that attract our attention in the fruit and vegetable aisle. This rainbow of hues does more than please the eye. When we eat them they also

Natural Health

Beat Depression by Staying up All Night

Many people who suffer with depression also have problems with their circadian rhythm or sleep-wake cycle. As a result, they also have insomnia.Now a novel five-day sleep therapy promises to bring

Natural Health

Can Your Brain Get Better with Age?

By now, we’ve all heard plenty about the things that can go wrong with the aging brain – chief among them, memory loss and the fact that your risk for Alzheimer’s disease climbs with every passing

Natural Health

Do You Suffer from Fatty Brain?

You’ve heard of fatty liver, now experts are cautioning about the dangers of fatty brain.The human brain is made up of more fat than any other substance—it’s 60 percent fat. Experts are now debating

Natural Health

How Wearing False Teeth Affects Memory—in a Good Way!

By the time an American reaches the age of 50, they’ve lost an average of 12 teeth each. By age 65 and over, more than a quarter (27.27 percent) have lost all their teeth.Teeth really matter, and not

Nutrition

Powerful Memory Protector Identified in a Common Berry

By now, just about everybody should know that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can support a healthier brain and a sharp memory for years to come.But the latest research has begun to pick apart

Natural Health

Highly Accurate Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Four Years in Advance

While medical experts have long disputed what’s behind the development of Alzheimer’s disease, they all agree that a simple, affordable diagnostic test is long overdue.Up until now, the most accurate

Natural Health

Why You Could be Stressing Your Way to Alzheimer's Disease

Short term stresses are part of everyday life; nothing to be concerned about. However, chronic, unrelenting stress is something else, and has long been recognized as a risk factor for Alzheimer's

Natural Health

Doctors Say They Can Now “Hear” Alzheimer's... What it Means For Earlier Diagnosis

Research into the development of Alzheimer’s disease has revealed how changes in speech patterns related to memory loss become detectable years prior to a clinical diagnosis.These changes are too

Natural Health

Tunes Stuck in a Continuous Loop in Your Head Can Help Preserve Memories

If you've ever had a tune stuck in your head, you're not alone; most people experience this on a weekly basis or more.These catchy tunes or “earworms” can be annoying and even distressing for some,

Natural Health

Does CBD Offer New Hope for Brain Health?

I have to admit I was skeptical when I first heard about the possibility that CBD, or cannabidiol, derived from hemp or marijuana might be useful for improving brain health. The CBD craze seems like

Nutrition

Forgotten Vitamin Can Help Keep Your Memory Sharp

For decades this vitamin has been overlooked for its importance in keeping your memory sharp as you age, but now it’s finally getting some of the attention it deserves.I’m talking about vitamin K.And

Natural Health

Accidental “Ice Cream” Discovery Helps Parkinson's and Stroke Patients

If you've ever yawned after watching someone else yawn, felt sadness at another's plight, or smiled seeing others laugh, it's because we are social beings, and that can lead us to empathize with

Natural Health

Learning a New Skill? Chill Out and Let Your “Brain Practice”

We've all heard the phrase "practice makes perfect", and this is so true; sustained focus and effort is needed to learn any new skill.But few realize that it's also important to allocate short rest

Natural Health

Stay Focused With This Memory-Boosting Alternative to Coffee

To remain alert and reduce fatigue amid a hectic morning or afternoon, many people reach for a cup of coffee. However, coffee can make some people jittery, and if you’re caffeine-sensitive, an

Natural Health

Blood Test Reveals Whether You Have Any Kind of Brain Disorder

Scientists are making great strides in developing a blood test to detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms first appear.But Alzheimer's isn't the only type of dementia, and there are many other kinds

Natural Health

The Terrible Truth About Statins and Memory Loss

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have been one of the biggest money-makers of all time for drug companies, with some experts estimating that they bring in about a trillion dollars in sales

Lifestyle

The Future of Alzheimer’s Treatment Isn’t a Drug

Even though pharmaceutical companies keep spending obscene amounts of money looking for a "silver bullet" drug that might be able to treat Alzheimer's disease, a growing number of experts now believe

Natural Health

Simple Sleep Habit Slashes Risk of Depression by Up to 40 Percent!

At first glance it seems far too simple.How can the time you go to bed and get up in the morning have such a dramatic impact on your risk of a debilitating mental health condition like depression?

Lifestyle

Lifestyle vs. Genes: What’s Stronger for Preventing Dementia?

If you’re a regular reader of this publication, you know we frequently report on new research regarding the importance of a healthy lifestyle to cognitive health.Now, a new study from China’s Duke

Natural Health

Zooming Provides a Protective Cushion Against Dementia

With millions forced to work, learn and socialize remotely, the pandemic has been a boon to video conferencing. Many older folks had little choice but to replace their traditional face to face chats

Natural Health

Toxins You Encounter Everyday May Increase Your Risk for Parkinson’s Disease

About a million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s disease – a brain condition that impairs your ability to move around and causes tremors, balance problems and stiffness along with other difficulties

Natural Health

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough or FDA Mistake?

When the FDA convened an independent commission in 2020 to decide whether a new Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm (generic name aducanumab) should be approved, ten out of the 11 experts on the

Brain Science

Scientists Discover New Protein That Causes Alzheimer's Disease

Amyloid and tau proteins have long been linked to the development of Alzheimer's, yet frustratingly, their presence can't reliably predict the onset of the disease.The challenge for scientists has

Natural Health

Is Too Much TV Aging Your Brain?

Spending a lot of time watching television might be relaxing after a long day, but it also leads to brain shrinkage and lower cognitive function.At a recent American Heart Association (AHA) virtual

Natural Health

Scientists Reveal Surprising Link Between Odor Detection and Memory

Walk outside, what do you smell?Perhaps it’s the lovely rose bush blooming nearby. Or maybe it’s an unpleasant aroma, such as manure or air pollution. The important part is that your sniffer is still

Natural Health

Has a New Cause of Alzheimer's Been "Swept Under the Rug?"

When someone develops Alzheimer's diseases, the brain changes. These changes include more than the growth of telltale plaques. The brain’s cells themselves change, especially their membranes.These

Brain Science

The Brain Change that Predicts Alzheimer’s Disease

The latest research points to a new hallmark of Alzheimer's disease that could prove to be far more promising as an early marker of the malady than the often talked about tau tangles and amyloid

Natural Health

Is This the Most Important Indicator of Dementia Risk?

Memory researchers have long been searching for early warning signs indicating the development of Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The latest scientific studies are leading them to an

Lifestyle

Money: the secret of good brain health

In the search for a healthy body and brain many folks exercise, improve their diet and try to get more sleep.But research now shows there’s another factor they probably should pay more attention to:

Brain Science

New Study Reveals Shocking Discovery About Amyloid Plaque and Memory Loss

For decades Alzheimer’s drugs have been developed to clear amyloid beta plaques from the brain. Yet when it comes to testing these drugs in clinical trials with Alzheimer's patients they’ve failed

Natural Health

Is Your Canned Beverage Causing Memory Loss?

For years, experts have argued over how much of a danger aluminum presents to the brain. But one thing that’s not disputed: The brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease contain elevated amounts of

Nutrition

NAC is Proven Effective Against Brain Problems

I was a late convert to the wonders of NAC (N-acetyl cysteine), a well-known nutrient. Somehow I overlooked it.But now I’m a full believer and proselytizer. I got religion when I learned that NAC is

Natural Health

Do Bad Gums Mean You’ll Have a Bad Memory?

Looking for yet another reason to take care of those gums and pearly whites?More research linking gum disease with Alzheimer’s disease will have you running to your bathroom for your toothbrush and

Natural Health

Want a Healthy Brain? Take Care of Your Heart

This won’t be the first time you’ve read news here about the importance of your heart to the health of your brain. Everything from high blood pressure to clogged arteries, diabetes and stroke has

Nutrition

Can Eating Cheese Boost Your Memory

Medical authorities are sticking to their guns when it comes to advice on high fat dairy foods like cheese. They suggest replacing cheese, milk and yogurt with low or non-fat versions to protect

Natural Health

New Study Reveals Loneliness Causes Long-Lasting Cognitive Damage

If the global pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that social isolation is detrimental to mental health.What’s more, it’s been particularly rough for older people, who may not be as technologically

Natural Health

Controversial Treatment Improves Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Days

In a Canadian pilot study published this year, a very simple but controversial therapy helped three out of four Alzheimer’s patients enjoy “remarkable improvements” in their mental abilities within

Natural Health

Can Sex Protect Your Memory as You Age?

Do sexually active older people have better cognition than their more celibate counterparts?The answer seems to be a resounding yes, at least when it comes to some aspects of cognition. Here’s the

Natural Health

Does Processed Meat Cause Memory Loss?

Springtime is when people everywhere start dusting off their backyard grills and filling them with burgers and hot dogs. But before you reach for a hot dog, consider new research from the University

Brain Science

How One Little-Known Neurological Illness is Robbing People of Body and Mind (Plus, what to do about it!)

There is no diagnostic test, objective measure or clear sign that chronic fatigue syndrome exists, still health authorities are beginning to accept that this syndrome is a real medical condition.

Natural Health

Stanford Scientists Reverse Memory Loss in Mice

Low-level inflammation that glows brighter with each passing year has become a “hot” topic in scientific research. Often triggering a process known as “inflammaging”, chronic inflammation is known to

Natural Health

Reset Your Circadian Rhythms and Sharpen Your Memory

When it's working at its best, your brain, like the rest of your body, remains on a daily rhythm that synchronizes its cellular activities with the functions of your digestive tract, heart, liver,

Natural Health

The Surprising Link Between Hearing Aids and Dementia

One out of every eight adults suffers from hearing loss, and the older you get, the more likely you are to lose your hearing.Treatment is as simple as getting a hearing aid, yet millions avoid it. If

Natural Health

Take this Amino Acid for a Sharper Brain (Even if you already have Alzheimer’s!)

An amino acid may hold the key to treating and preventing a wide range of brain problems including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and depression.Its secret is a unique ability to energize brain cells.

Natural Health

The Italians’ Response to Coronavirus Reveals Big Memory Boost

Last March, as the coronavirus raged across Italy, something remarkable happened.To raise one another’s spirits in the midst of stay-at-home orders, people started breaking into song from their

Nutrition

Why the MIND Diet is Proven to Cut Alzheimer’s Risk in Half

One of the best ways to deal with Alzheimer’s disease?Make sure you never get it in the first place. And one of the more effective methods for lowering your risk of Alzheimer’s disease is to build up

Natural Health

New Research Reveals Direct Link Between Mental Health and Heart Health

The American Heart Association is reporting on dramatic new evidence that poor psychological health can damage your heart. The new study directly links mental and emotional trauma, stress and

Natural Health

Is Your Waistline Weakening Your Memory?

Are you carrying extra weight around your waist? If so, you’ve no doubt heard how excess weight—especially around the waistline— contributes to numerous health problems, from cardiovascular disease

Brain Science

Brain Cells Vulnerable to Alzheimer's 
Identified For The First Time

In Alzheimer's disease, some types of brain cells are affected very early on, while others escape the disease process until much later.What causes this difference in vulnerability?Finding the answer

Natural Health

New Discovery Treats Brain Problems
 Without a Scalpel

When you hear the word ultrasound, you might think of a medical imaging system and a pregnant woman looking at images of her unborn baby at a doctor's office.But there's another type of ultrasound

Brain Science

Without These “Memory-Making” Brain Cells,
 Your Memory Quickly Fails

Although neuroscientists have spent most of their research efforts investigating how the brain’s neurons affect memory, they recently discovered another type of cell in the brain that’s just as vital

Natural Health

New Ginseng Discovery May Hold a Key 
to Beating Alzheimer's

Researchers in South Korea announced a scientific breakthrough at the end of last year that centers on the well-known herb, ginseng.This discovery wasn’t about a new active compound within this

Natural Health

Highly Accurate Blood Test Predicts 
Alzheimer's Four Years in Advance

Currently, the most accurate way to diagnose Alzheimer's is via an invasive and uncomfortable spinal tap or a high-cost PET scan.Clearly something much simpler and more comfortable is needed, which

Natural Health

Physical Activity—Even the Easiest 
Forms—Boosts Memory

It’s a medical fact that exercise helps the brain function better. But just like food, not all exercise is created equal. Scientists are now exploring exactly which types of physical activity are

Brain Science

Artificial Intelligence Test Measures Language Skills to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

Doctors agree that early diagnosis can have a positive impact on the course of almost every disease, and Alzheimer’s is no different.There’s a new study that points to the ability of artificial

Natural Health

The Link Between the Air You Breathe 
and Alzheimer's

Evidence has been building for years that air pollution increases the risk of heart and respiratory diseases and reduces lifespan, but much less is known about how it impacts the brain.That’s

Natural Health

Popular Game Helps Stave Off Dementia

Numerous studies show that so-called “brain games” may help people fight off dementia by improving cognitive function, and maintaining overall brain health.One review published in the journal

Brain Science

Why the Blood-Brain Barrier May Hold the Key to Preventing & Diagnosing Alzheimer's

As I've often pointed out, many researchers and drug companies who investigate brain health have been obsessed with eliminating the misshapen proteins – called amyloid and tau – that collect in the

Natural Health

New Tongue Stimulation Device Relieves Tinnitus

For many people, tinnitus is a disturbing ringing sound, while for others it’s a buzzing, hissing, chirping or even roaring in the ears.1 Not surprisingly, many tinnitus sufferers also find it hard

Natural Health

How Icy Water Can Prevent-- Even Reverse-- Dementia

Scientists are a mostly conservative bunch, shunning anything theatrical.But Professor Giovanna Mallucci made an exception on a cold October morning when she stood in front of an audience of swimmers

Natural Health

Sharpen Your Memory with One Easy Technique

If you want to boost your ability to learn new things and remember important information, studies show there’s one quick and easy way to do that.Researchers have found that if we take notes by hand,

Natural Health

Millions Suffer from Common Sleep Disorder Now Linked to Alzheimer's

All of us have experienced foggy thinking from a bad night’s sleep. But for some, chronic poor sleep can be a brain health disaster.What’s more, neuroscientists recently confirmed that millions of

Brain Science

High-Tech Headband Provides an Early Warning of Dementia

Researchers have been working on blood tests, eye tests, even sense of smell tests-- all in an attempt to uncover a screening tool that reveals the very earliest signs of dementia, long before

Natural Health

How to Improve Your Memory While You Sleep

More than a quarter of Americans have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, and over two-thirds struggle with sleep at least once a week. For these people, listening to white noise can

Natural Health

You Can Train Your Brain to Prevent Motion Sickness

Car sickness and other forms of motion sickness are surprisingly common, with up to one in three people highly susceptible to the condition.Being a driver rather than a passenger is protective. But

Natural Health

Ancient Plant Stops Memory Loss

There’s an old adage that “a rolling stone gathers no moss.” Stones might not be gathering moss, but traditional healers think you should if you want to maintain good health.Over the last 2,000

Natural Health

Processed Food Can Slow Your Thinking and Damage Your Memory

We all get the weight-gain angle. It’s pretty obvious that eating a lot of processed foods like chips, sweet snacks, fast food, sweetened drinks and other types of "junk" food can expand your

Natural Health

Popular Culinary Herb Prevents Brain Seizures

It’s a vibrant green, culinary herb with a flavor all its own and a long history dating back thousands of years. The herb cilantro was grown by the ancient Egyptians and even placed inside the tomb

Natural Health

If This Happens with Your Eyes, it Might be a Sign of Alzheimer's

When our environment darkens, the pupils open up to let in more light.Pupils also dilate when you’re feeling scared or threatened, or when you’re looking at someone you’re physically attracted to.

Natural Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine Reveals a New Brain Saver

Scientists delving into the study of ancient herbs and how they help the body have once again proven the old saying, “Everything old is new again.”And that certainly applies to an Asian orchid that’s

Natural Health

Why Standing Up Can Be Harmful to the Brain

Do you ever get dizzy, lightheaded, or feel faint when you get up quickly after you've been sitting for a while?If you do, you're in good company. These dizzy spells are shared by about six percent

Brain Science

It's No Longer a Theory - Inflammation is Proven to Grow Brain Plaques

Beta amyloid plaques and tau tangles are well known hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. But over the last decade, a third hallmark has emerged – a more significant one in my opinion: the presence of a

Natural Health

Your Napping Pattern Could be a Sign Alzheimer's Is on Its Way

Many people around the world take a nap at some point during the day. In hot climates taking an afternoon nap, or siesta, is a common part of the daily routine. While napping can be a healthy way to

Natural Health

A Simple Vitamin Combination Reduces Vertigo

Dizzy spells can be upsetting and dangerous. And when you suffer from vertigo, and for no apparent reason you occasionally feel dizzy and the world seems to spin, your anxiety can grow as you

Nutrition

This Summer Fruit Preserves Memory

A plant pigment that gives color to many fruits and vegetables has multiple protective properties that could shield the brain from Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases.Being natural, the

Natural Health

Baby Boomers' Dementia Risk is Higher Than Previous Generations

Lately, it seems there’s been a lot of scientific study attempting to assess your risk of dementia.Recently, we reported on a Harvard University study that found some great news: dementia rates for

Natural Health

When This Happens to Your Mouth, Watch Out for Your Memory

What happens in your mouth doesn’t stay in your mouth.Gum inflammation and infections tend to have wider effects in your body beyond only damaging your gum tissues and teeth.For instance, it’s a

Lifestyle

How to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia 40 Percent

Whether you’ve been personally affected by dementia or not, you might agree that it appears the rates of dementia are rising across the U.S. and have been for at least the last decade.However, the

Natural Health

New Blood Test Spots Alzheimer's Up to 20 Years Before Memory Loss

Described by experts as "a big step forward," "a breakthrough," and "a real game changer" in the fight against dementia, a simple blood test is now able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease years before

Natural Health

Don’t Ignore this Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease

Everybody worries when their memory slips. Misplaced car keys. Forgotten names. Problems keeping track of the bills. These moments of forgetfulness can cause a great deal of anxiety.But researchers

Natural Health

Medicinal Herb Attacks Alzheimer's in Multiple Ways

With the complete failure of drug trials targeted at amyloid beta plaques you would think researchers would turn their attention to more likely candidates for the prevention and treatment of

Natural Health

Excess Iron Rusts the Brain

It’s a little-known fact that too much iron can be dangerous, and almost nobody needs to take it in a supplement.It’s true that iron is needed to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that

Nutrition

Here’s How to Help Your Body Produce its Own Brain Booster

A sharper brain is a less inflamed brain.Inflammation is one of the brain’s worst enemies. As you age, your immune cells can get stuck in a continual state of attack mode – called chronic

Natural Health

Yes, You Can Detoxify Your Brain, and it’s Easier Than You Think

Detoxification of the body is a controversial subject. Expert opinion is mixed on whether you should or shouldn’t undertake a detoxification program. We’ve written about the pros and cons of

Natural Health

Scientists Restore Memories by Getting Rid of “Noise”

Groundbreaking new research into Alzheimer’s disease reveals that the memories of Alzheimer's patients are not permanently lost, as once believed. They're still there, and they’re still

Natural Health

How to Keep Your Brain in “Mint” Condition

The latest research reveals that a little-known herb from the mint family can keep your memory in mint condition.Tests in England show that people using this herb experience "improved memory

Natural Health

New Findings in the Debate Over High Blood Pressure’s Link to Dementia

Hypertension puts us at higher risk of heart disease and stroke. It also appears to be a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, but the scientific evidence is mixed.In 2017, the government

Lifestyle

What You Wear Influences How You Think

The book Dress For Success became a phenomenal bestseller during the 1970s.The book describes the huge impact our clothing choices have on the people we meet both socially and professionally.Since

Natural Health

Develop Your Emotional Intelligence to Help You Succeed

Maintaining your brain’s intellectual abilities is important for coping with today’s complicated world – and keeping your mind and memory sharp into your senior years.But there’s another kind of

Nutrition

A Single Junk Food Meal Damages the Blood Vessels and the Brain

People may get away with eating a nutritionally poor diet for a time, but eventually the damage it causes to the body will appear as heart disease, dementia, cancer and other chronic, debilitating

Natural Health

Does Negativity Trigger Dementia? Fascinating New Study Tells the Story...

Calling all “glass half empty” types: your persistent negative outlook is not doing your health any favors.Scientists have long been fascinated by how behavior influences our general well-being. And

Natural Health

Does HRT Protect Against Alzheimer's?

Since almost two out of three Alzheimer's patients are women, some scientists speculate hormonal changes that take place leading up to and during menopause may trigger the disease process.This theory

Natural Health

The Brain Can Trigger Hay Fever Symptoms - No Pollen Required

Runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, fatigue, headaches. Those who endure hay fever know these symptoms all too well.When allergies occur this time of year, they’re usually due to an allergic

Natural Health

Beware the Modern Monster that Can Eat Your Brain – the Video Screen

For many people, video screens have become a central part of daily living.We spend an awful lot of time staring into the screens on our phones, televisions and computers. Some estimate that the

Natural Health

Common Virus Shown to Cause Alzheimer's

The cold sore virus, herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1), is often considered not much more than a nuisance for the estimated 67 percent of the world’s population believed to be infected.However, the latest

Natural Health

New Coronavirus Complication: A Mental Health Crisis

Trauma of the Lockdown is “Almost Beyond Comprehension”"As a doctor, I'm worried about a new epidemic - post lockdown traumatic stress disorder," says Bilal Hassam who works in the National Health

Natural Health

How Exercise Revives Fading Memories

Evidence has been growing for years that exercise improves brain health, but research has mostly been carried out in younger people who are already mentally fit.What about the benefits for people

Natural Health

These Factors Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk – and You Can Do Something About Them

Because the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease is so frightening, it’s natural to wonder about your chances of developing this brain-destroying condition – and what you can do about reducing your

Natural Health

Alzheimer's-Specific Protein Leads to Greater Risk of the Disease

There’s no single, underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease, but many researchers point to a range of genetic and environmental factors that are scientifically confirmed to contribute to the

Nutrition

Feast on Flavonoids that Fight Alzheimer’s

Research into how Alzheimer’s disease develops shows that little everyday habits produce big results in keeping your brain healthy. First and foremost of those habits are the foods you eat.If you’re

Lifestyle

Surprising New Link Between Lifestyle and Memory

To keep our memories intact it's important to exercise and eat a nutritious diet.But even with the best lifestyle choices, one person may stay razor sharp in their older years, while another isn't so

Natural Health

How Snoring and Breathing Problems While You Sleep Can Affect Your Brain

The sounds of snorting, snoring and other gurgling noises mean that a person is having trouble breathing, and that they’re not getting good sleep as a result. I think most of us know this because

Natural Health

Dangers of COVID-19 Reach Beyond The Lungs

Fever, dry cough, fatigue: by now you’re familiar with the most common symptoms of a COVID-19 infection.Less typical ones include headache, sore throat and skin rash. By far, the most dangerous

Nutrition

New Research Reveals Effects of Food Combinations on Brain Health

Regular readers know this familiar brain health mantra: exercise regularly, manage stress, eat lots of different fruits and vegetables, and supplement wisely.It seems that every day there’s another

Brain Science

Space Travel Damages the Brain (This Finding Could Lead to New Answers for Dementia)

Before astronauts are allowed to travel to Mars, scientists say they need to understand the impact of extended space flight on the body.Up until now, few men or women have remained in space long

Natural Health

How Close are We to a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s?

Conventional medicine has spent a fortune researching Alzheimer’s. Of course this includes trying to concoct a drug to treat Alzheimer’s, but it also includes attempting to find some kind of blood

Natural Health

What an ABI Test Says About Your Brain Health

A simple test carried out at the doctor's office compares blood pressure in the ankle to the pressure at the brachial artery in the upper arm. It's called the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI).Doctors use

Natural Health

Can a Cigarette Point the Way to Fighting Memory Loss?

New research in people suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) reveals that a highly addictive chemical in cigarettes might point the way to a treatment that can reverse memory loss. I’m

Natural Health

Simple Non-Invasive At-Home Treatment Reverses Dementia

The results of the first trial were astonishing. Five people diagnosed with dementia -- even the two most severe cases among them -- saw their memories improve.A larger trial is hoping to confirm the

Brain Science

Strong-Willed People Have a Stronger Memory

The husband of the Queen of England, Prince Philip, is known to be a blunt character with no interest in political correctness. As you can imagine, he's caused much embarrassment to the royal

Natural Health

"The World's Best Brain Sport"

There's no game to match this one for combining both mental and physical stimulation. It's also fun to play and a great social activity that almost anyone can undertake. Not to mention, this sport is

Natural Health

Good News About the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia

Many people see hearing loss as a normal part of aging.There’s a good reason for this. Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is one of the most common health conditions affecting older adults.

Natural Health

New Research Investigates Headache’s Link to Dementia

Nearly every adult has one occasionally, but one person in twenty suffers from one almost daily.In fact, headache is one of the most common complaints medical professionals report seeing in their

Natural Health

Does Retiring Help Your Memory or Hurt it?

Are you looking forward to the time when you can putter around in the garden, amble across the golf links, take long-awaited vacations – or just sleep late?Retirement can certainly bring great

Natural Health

Do the Downward Dog for Your Brain

Health and wellness experts have long espoused the virtues of yoga, and for good reason.The most obvious benefits include better flexibility and mobility, as well as stress reduction.Plus, a review

Nutrition

Can These Foods Make You Happier?

The pursuit of happiness has become a cultural obsession. Of course, people have always wanted to be happy. That’s not new. But now it’s been turned into a science.Numerous TED talks advise us on how

Nutrition

Should We Seek Out Foods High in This Forgotten Brain Nutrient?

Linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's and certain cancers, it's easy to see why olive oil - especially extra virgin - is popular with

Nutrition

Build a Better Brain with this Vitamin

If you want to maximize your thinking power and clear up a foggy memory, then you need to know about a vitamin that allows the neurons in your brain to link up effectively and communicate with each

Natural Health

Beat Stress with Breakthrough Wearable Technology

Meditation. Biofeedback. Deep breathing. Yoga. All are extremely valuable tools for combating chronic stress.But many busy people aren’t willing to commit the time needed to master these methods. If

Natural Health

Alexa, do I have dementia?

By now we are all somewhat familiar with the world of voice-activated technology. You can ask your smartphone to find the best highway route, remind you of appointments and even dictate a text.Plus,

Natural Health

Seaweed-Based Drug Approved for Alzheimer's

The first prescription drug since 2003 to be approved for Alzheimer's is now available at pharmacies -- but not yet in the United States.Much to the surprise of the global Alzheimer's research

Natural Health

This Cheap Vegetable Oil May Harm Your Brain

During the past few years, medical research has been sounding a warning about the health risks linked to cheap vegetable oils used in restaurant meals, fast foods, processed foods and even in many

Brain Science

Lift This “Fog” to Reverse Dementia

While the vast majority of scientists focus their Alzheimer’s research efforts on banishing plaque from the brain, others are looking at different ways to prevent and reverse dementia.One alternative

Natural Health

Mood Enhancing Medication Helps Save Failing Memories

It doesn’t happen often, but a simple remedy from nature sometimes gains acceptance by the medical profession.Lithium – a common mineral – is the most widely used and studied medication for treating

Natural Health

The Bionic Era of Medicine Draws Near

For the last several decades medicine has made great strides using artificial devices to replace damaged organs and body parts. From artificial hips and knee joint replacements, to pacemakers and

Brain Science

How “Memory Style” Impacts Your Dementia Risk

There are scores of studies exploring the roots of dementia; why some folks get it and others don’t, and what lifestyle advice we can glean from this data.Now here’s a new factor: Some of the latest

Natural Health

Serious Questions About What Statin Drugs Do to Your Brain

Sales of statin cholesterol-lowering drugs produce huge profits for drug companies. Global sales this year alone are expected to hit about a trillion dollars.But as a report from Australia published

Nutrition

Core Ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet Keeps Dementia at Bay

The traditional diet of people living on the Greek island of Crete is well-known for its ability to promote a healthy and long life.One element of their diet counts for as much as a third of an

Natural Health

Bad Dreams Serve a Useful Purpose

Ancient Greeks and Romans believed dreams predicted the future. Sigmund Freud thought they expressed repressed conflicts or desires and could help people unravel the reasons for mental illness.I take

Natural Health

Clearing Away Toxic Alzheimer's Proteins in the Brain Using Genes

When it comes to memory-robbing brain proteins, amyloid and tau top the list.Lately, scientists are investigating how these can be removed from the brain once they've grown out of control, or better

Natural Health

New Research Links Mid-life Heart Health to Dementia Risk

Nearly a decade ago the American Heart Association began to promote seven targets to shoot for to achieve ideal cardiovascular health.They hoped the strategy, called “Life's Simple 7,” would reduce

Natural Health

New Study Reveals You Can Beat the “Alzheimer’s Gene”

Your height, eye color and wavy hair can all be linked to your DNA. However, the development of Alzheimer’s disease may not be determined by your genetics to the extent some experts think, according

Nutrition

The Nutrients that Get Together to Boost Your Brain Power

The neurons in your brain need a lot of nutritional support to do their jobs, because they never stop working.They need a steady stream of nutrients to protect them from destructive oxidation and

Brain Science

"The Wonder Drug of Neurology"

To keep our memory and learning abilities strong we need an abundance of dendrites on our brain cells.Good sized dendritic networks indicate a healthy, well-functioning brain. Disrupted dendrite

Natural Health

Do This to Reduce the Mistakes You Make in Daily Life

Raymond Dalio is an American investor. Jack Dorsey is the founder of Twitter. Both have something in common -- apart from being billionaires that is.They both take time out to meditate each day.And

Natural Health

When Friends Leave After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Long-time readers know that we strive to offer the latest research on brain health, as well as lifestyle tweaks proven to cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.However, in this article I’d like to

Brain Science

Does a Colombian Woman Hold the Key to an Alzheimer's Cure?

Some people have the misfortune of experiencing a rare mutation in a gene called presenelin 1, which causes early memory loss.Presenelin 1 triggers memory loss in people as young as 40 and develops

Natural Health

Things Dementia Caregivers Wished They’d Known Sooner

Here at Brain Health Breakthroughs, we report on useful research findings that prove how certain lifestyle habits can help to prevent, slow down or even reverse dementia.These healthy behaviors range

Brain Science

A Single Head Injury Sparks Lasting Brain Damage

I don’t think a lot of people are aware of what a major factor head injuries are in making you susceptible to dementia.The public probably has some awareness of the problem because it’s now known

Natural Health

This Popular Beverage Can Ravage the Brain

Even though just about everybody knows cola soft drinks are unhealthy, the focus is usually on weight gain, high blood sugar, and so forth. Few people know about the bad things they can do to your

Natural Health

Experts Question the Studies “Proving” Aspartame Safety

Is aspartame hazardous to our health? This question has been hotly debated for nearly fifty years.In 2013, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducted a thorough review of the artificial

Natural Health

Banishing Brain-Robbing Toxins

[Editor’s Note: Part one of this article covered how this health secret can help you slash your Alzheimer’s risk by 65% and burn 600 calories while sitting still. To review part one, please click

Natural Health

Does a High Salt Diet Harm the Brain?

Last year scientists thought they'd discovered why excessive salt intake causes memory loss. It's because salt restricts blood flow to the brain.But it turned out they were wrong. True, it does

Lifestyle

Personalized Lifestyle Strategy Reverses Cognitive Decline and Memory Loss

"I feel a certain sense of comfort knowing there are factors I can control that can contribute to the decreased risk of me getting Alzheimer’s.”That's what Stephen Chambers, a 48-year-old physical

Brain Science

Reduce Your Risk of Dementia 45% with a Brain Game

Your thinking may slow down as you get older, but just as exercise can work wonders for your physical health, a regular workout can boost your brain, too.In fact, the latest research reveals mental

Brain Science

A Fun Way to Make Your Neural Connections Less “Fuzzy”

If you want a brain that quickly learns new information, remembers things easily and helps you cope with the problems of daily life, you need a well-connected brain.What do I mean by that?I mean the

Natural Health

Is Your Blood Pressure Helping or Hurting Your Brain?

Over the years you’ve no doubt heard your doctor explain how high blood pressure, or hypertension, increases your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, and can damage organs like the

Natural Health

Remembering Great Moments in Sports Draws Out Dementia Patients

The performance of the United States in the 2019 Rugby World Cup is something to quickly forget, having lost all four games in the group stages.On the other hand, we may have fond memories of Tiger

Natural Health

A Refreshing Way to Boost Brain Health

If you'd like your brain to function more effectively—and who wouldn’t?— I've got some good news for you.There's an easy, enjoyable, affordable, at-home way to improve memory and cognition. Even

Natural Health

Improve Your Brain with “Blue Space”

Think about what you encounter when you walk along the beach: The soothing sound of waves crashing into the shore. Sea birds darting back and forth. A comforting ocean breeze and the salty smell of

Natural Health

This Bug Bite Can Destroy Your Memory

Years ago, I reported on the case of the songwriter Kris Kristofferson who thought his mind and memory were being wiped out by Alzheimer’s disease when, in actuality, it was the result of an

Nutrition

This Nutrient is Absolutely Essential to Brain Health – And Most People are Deficient

Frequent readers of this site know that throughout the years I’ve shared piles of evidence linking a healthy, nutrient-rich diet with optimal brain function.But I recently discovered there’s one

Natural Health

Chronic Napping Could be an Early Alzheimer's Indicator

Suffer a poor night's sleep and you may find yourself nodding off during the day -- you might even feel the urge to take an afternoon nap.But if daytime napping becomes excessive, especially in the

Brain Science

A Devastating Yet Overlooked Symptom of Dementia

A single symptom affects a high proportion of patients with all forms of dementia.In fact, it's been described as the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact on

Natural Health

Should We Worry About the Impact of General Surgery on The Brain?

It's been a major concern for the last 60 years.But as yet, we still don't know whether surgery harms the brain. And I’m not just talking about brain operations – I mean any kind of surgery. Most of

Brain Science

Is there a link between migraines and dementia?

As if they weren’t troublesome enough, migraines – those crippling, high-octane headaches – may also raise your risk of cognitive decline.Canadian researchers have found a link between migraines and

Natural Health

You Need to do Aerobics Plus THIS Type of Exercise

What's good for the heart is good for the brain.If we want to stay mentally sharp, we need to give the cardiovascular system a regular workout. Generally, aerobic exercise is the go-to option:

Natural Health

New Clue as to Why Women Are More Prone to Dementia

Almost two out of three Americans with Alzheimer's disease are women, yet we only have some dubious theories to explain why.Is it caused by genetics? Differences in brain anatomy? Hormones? All of

Nutrition

This Memory Nutrient has a Strange Source

Some of the most powerful nutrients yet discovered for ensuring a sharper, stronger memory are made naturally by your own body.I’m talking about nutrients like enzymes and vitamin D. Recently,

Natural Health

Thumbs-Down to Sleeping Pills – If You Want to Avoid Dementia

The advice from sleep experts couldn't be clearer. If you have trouble sleeping, seek help. Ignoring the problem increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, stroke and

Brain Science

Friends and Family are Good for Your Brain

"When you are just getting out and interacting with people, you are using your brain a lot." So says Claudia Kawas, Professor of Neurology at the University of California, Irvine.She strongly

Nutrition

This Gift of the Grape Can Protect Memory and May Fight Depression

A nutrient that gets a lot of attention for slowing down aging is now also being recognized for the good things it does for your brain and mood.Those good things include improving memory, protecting

Natural Health

Excessive Belly Fat Linked to Smaller Brain

If you know you should lose weight, but haven’t quite summoned up the motivation to get the job done, today’s article may give you the extra push you need.In a large observational study,1researchers

Natural Health

A Single Class of Drugs May Cause One Out of Ten Dementia Cases

"Avoid them like crazy," was a recommendation I gave three years ago. We've had to wait a while, but the lead author of an important new study now says the same thing.Okay, she didn't put it quite as

Natural Health

Poor Hearing Linked to Alzheimer's

Hearing loss has emerged as an important risk factor for dementia.Compared to people with normal hearing, many studies have found those with a declining ability to hear have an increased risk of

Natural Health

New Evidence on Why Women are More Likely to Get Alzheimer’s

Women generally live longer than men. And it used to be thought their longevity was the reason they developed Alzheimer’s disease more often than men. They simply lived longer. Men died sooner, from

Natural Health

Your Brain Could Use a Pep Talk

The last time you faced a big challenge like interviewing for a job or giving a presentation, did you try to get yourself stoked with a little pep talk?Good idea.Many of us try to psych ourselves up

Nutrition

This Little-Discussed Nutrient is a Priceless Brain Food

Your brain needs to be protected from itself.That’s because your brain is a workaholic, always chugging along overtime, relaying messages from neuron to neuron. Those messages are whirling around you

Natural Health

Insufficient Sleep Steps Up Alzheimer's-Linked Proteins

What keeps you awake at night? Nothing, I hope.But if you’re like most people, then caffeine, stress, worry, or simply reluctance to turn off the smartphone or the TV may be cutting into the time you

Natural Health

Even Young Adults are "Eating Away at Their Brain"

The link between type 2 diabetes, impaired brain health and cognitive decline is so well established that some doctors call Alzheimer's disease “type 3 diabetes.”But don’t be too sure the risk of

Nutrition

This Old Standby is One of the Best Things You Can do for Your Brain

Back in 1970, Nobel Prizewinner Linus Pauling made headlines when he said large amounts of vitamin C could cure or prevent the common cold.It was probably the first introduction most Americans had to

Brain Science

Try This if You Want to Ace a New Skill

If you are a frequent reader of this publication, you’ve seen articles urging you to learn a new skill to keep your brain young. The benefits are huge, especially for working memory. Learning a new

Natural Health

Sugar Treats are Mood Downers

At one time or another -- hopefully now in the past -- you probably gorged on a candy bar, stuffed yourself with ice cream, or downed a fizzy drink to give yourself a pick-me-up and boost your

Brain Science

New Discovery Points to an Overlooked Cause of Alzheimer’s

When it comes to treating somebody who is just beginning to suffer Alzheimer’s disease, the conventional medicine folks have a big problem.They don’t know how the disease starts. So they can’t catch

Nutrition

Drug/Nutrient/Beverage Mix Reverses Memory Loss

Three decades ago, pharmacist and cancer researcher Ross Pelton, PhD, described a certain combination of two ingredients as "the most potent memory enhancing therapy yet discovered."Today, with a few

Brain Science

A New Clue about Alzheimer’s Points Toward a Revolution in Treatment

Researchers have not been very successful at deciphering exactly how Alzheimer’s disease begins its destructive course through the brain.When the destruction of brain tissue becomes extensive, it’s

Natural Health

The Internet Wreaks Havoc with Your Brain

The internet is changing how we live, work, shop and interact with each other. There are many positive aspects to this. But it also comes with drawbacks.In the first major review of the way the

Brain Science

Another Look at the “Crossword Puzzle Theory” of Brain Health

The brain may not be a muscle, but many scientists believe you can exercise it and train it to stay in better shape much the same way.The most familiar form of this theory is that working crossword

Nutrition

Your Spice Cabinet is Full of Brain “Medicines” Besides Curcumin

In these pages we’ve let you know that sage, cinnamon, turmeric, and saffron are all powerful brain boosters. Sage is so potent, it’s an ingredient in a brain supplement from our sister company,

Brain Science

People Who Fall for Scams at Greater Risk of Alzheimer's

You’re notified of a big win on the lottery. Swept away by an internet romance. Excited to receive a phone call from a grandchild whose voice doesn’t sound quite right – and who urgently needs

Nutrition

Let Coffee Make You Brilliant

If you’re a fan of caffeine like me, you’re well aware of its power to enhance cognition. It obviously gives you energy, but that’s not what I’m talking about. Beyond all the get-up-and-go, I find

Natural Health

Can Putting This Up Your Nose Cure Alzheimer's?

Could snorting insulin save your memory if you start to develop Alzheimer’s disease?Some researchers believe it can. But studies of whether or not it works have been mixed.And questions remain. For

Natural Health

Do This First Thing in the Morning to Make Your Brain Work Better All Day

Research shows that how you start the day can make a big difference in how well your memory works and how reliable your decision-making abilities hold up through the day.So why not start your day

Natural Health

Being “Too Thin” Can be Bad for Your Brain

Obese middle-aged men and women are at greater risk of cognitive decline and dementia. That much is known.But this link is not well established among obese seniors. And in fact, some studies even

Brain Science

Synchronized Brainwaves Give Seniors the Memory of a 20-Year-Old

In the first century AD, a man named Scribonius Largus was the court physician to the emperor of Rome. Among other things in his medical bag of tricks, he had a novel method for relieving

Natural Health

This Art Form Can Replace Medication for Alzheimer's Patients

For one man, his mother's dementia was so distressing he decided to stop visiting her at the care home she was staying in.Yet only a short time later he was seeing her regularly. What made the

Brain Science

It's Not Alzheimer's - It's a New Form of Dementia

A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's is hard to obtain before death because only then can brain cells be scrutinized closely under the microscope.So in living patients, doctors have to rely on

Brain Science

What Do You Do if You Want to Forget Something?

In this newsletter the topic is usually how to remember things. Memory loss is a huge worry, especially among those of us who are getting old.But what if you want to forget something? Sounds odd, but

Brain Science

Common Medical Procedures Endanger Your Brain

Before you have any kind of surgery, especially if you are middle-aged or older, you need to be aware of the brain damage that often results from general anesthesia – the kind where you lose

Nutrition

This Vitamin Is Vital for Protecting Your Brain and Nerves

In looking into the importance of a vitamin you need to keep your brain and nerve tissue healthy, I’ve had to wonder – when is a widespread lack of a nutrient a national emergency?Because every time

Natural Health

Does Beer Help Prevent Dementia?

First, a confession: This headline is a teeny bit misleading. I don’t recommend beer for dementia prevention. But a common beer ingredient – hops – does exactly that. And it’s available as a

Brain Science

How Do We Know Somebody Is Truly Brain Dead?

In the last few years it seems like it’s been accepted that somebody is truly dead and beyond hope when they’re “brain dead.” It’s broadly defined as a state when brain activity has apparently

Nutrition

Garlic May be the New “Must-Have” for the Brain

Used for over three thousand years for conditions ranging from hemorrhoids to snake bites, modern scientists have confirmed the healing properties of garlic. This intense, aromatic, and flavorful

Brain Science

Pump Up Brain Power with a 5-Minute Workout You Can Do in Your Chair

If you’re looking for a better memory and a sharper edge to your intellectual abilities, an easy, five-minute exercise may do the trick.According to research at the University of Colorado at Boulder,

Nutrition

Want Some Extra Brain Power with That Dessert?

If you’re like me, when you think about dessert, you probably consider it a guilty pleasure, not a healthy option.But at least many desserts contain an appealing spice that stimulates the brain as

Nutrition

For Brain Health, One Food Makes All the Difference

Botanically, it's closer to an animal than a plant. Some types glow in the dark, others are hallucinogenic, many are poisonous.Fortunately, the safe, edible variety is not only chock full of

Natural Health

Occasional Day of Fasting Yields Newly Discovered Brain Benefits

If you’re an avid follower of the research into improving brain health, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of fasting or near-fasting – when you eat a very limited amount of food during a

Brain Science

The Brain Keeps Growing New Memory Cells Even in our Sunset Years

The birth, growth and development of new brain cells - neurogenesis - happens throughout life. Or does it? This has been one of the liveliest debates among neuroscientists for over half a century.If

Nutrition

Beware the Foods Linked to Alzheimer’s

In Issue #583 I warned about the brain dangers of BMAA, a toxin produced by cyanobacteria. These are very common microbes found in algae blooms in lakes and oceanic red tides – and recently linked to

Natural Health

Hold this Electric Device Against Your Head And Get a Memory Boost

It's FDA-approved for major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and migraine headaches. I’ve also been told that similar devices can relieve joint and muscle pain almost anywhere in the

Natural Health

Simple At-Home Treatment Could Restore Lost Memories to Alzheimer's Patients

Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was an easy, low cost, non-invasive way of reversing Alzheimer’s – one that didn’t involve turning your life upside down?Well, perhaps there is. A new study by MIT

Brain Science

Easy Tips for a Better Memory

It’s frustrating when you draw a blank while trying to remember something you need to recall -- now.But it happens to everyone. The name of someone you just ran into on the street ... where you left

Natural Health

California 'Holy Weed' Protects the Brain In Multiple Ways

A plant that has been used for generations to treat a wide range of health conditions is now known to contain a powerful compound that protects the brain.This remarkable plant chemical not only

Brain Science

Press This Gene’s "On Switch" to Reverse Alzheimer's

Behind almost all Alzheimer's drug research is the idea that you need to clear away the build-up of brain plaques (beta-amyloid proteins) and stop the development of new ones.It’s a dubious theory.As

Brain Science

Television Can Erode Your Memory

For over 25 years scientists have speculated that watching television can contribute to dementia. And yet in all this time, the idea hasn't been explored in any detail.Actually, concerns about TV

Natural Health

Shocking News about How Eating Salt Affects Your Brain

Over and over again, mainstream medicine offers health advice that is worse than useless – it can be downright dangerous.And nowhere does the nonsense get any worse than when it comes to salt.How

Brain Science

Scientists Discover Biological Reason Why Women’s Brains Age Better Than Men’s

If you are a woman, and the same age as me, I've got some good news for you. Your brain is nearly four years younger than mine.Actually, it doesn't matter what age you are. Once adulthood begins, a

Natural Health

Your Toothbrush Can Protect You from Alzheimer's

More than 500 species of bacteria live in the mouth, but there's one that can turn nasty, corroding the gums and decaying the teeth. It's called Porphyromonas gingivalis.What's more alarming, this

Lifestyle

For a Resilient, Better-Working Brain, Boost Your BDNF Levels

One of the paradoxes of brain health is that while your body can make its own brain and memory-boosting chemicals, it often won’t if you don’t have the right lifestyle habits.But that’s the way the

Natural Health

True Confession: I’ve Been Holding Out on You When It Comes to Brain Health

I’ve been writing alternative health newsletters for about 12 years now, and Brain Health Breakthroughs specifically for nearly six years.My aim is to give information the average person will

Brain Science

The Government Just Jumped into Alzheimer’s Prevention (Let’s Hope It Does Some Good)

“Alzheimer’s is the most under-recognized threat.” -Dr. David Satcher, former U.S. Surgeon General and former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Finally, a cause that

Natural Health

Do This in Your 50s and Sharply Reduce Your Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Imagine you could do something in your 50s to cut your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s… by an extraordinary 88%.Well a study published recently says you can!Here’s the amazing discovery.

Nutrition

If You Take Only Three Brain Supplements, Make Sure This is One of Them

Many nutrients play their part in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's, but one in particular stands out in importance. Yet only one American adult out of every nine meets the recommended “Adequate

Brain Science

Do Brain Games Prevent Dementia or is it a Myth?

Many older adults are trying to slow down memory and cognitive loss by stimulating their brains with teasers, crossword puzzles, or Sudoku. Some even take up cognitive training programs.One such lady

Brain Science

Top 4 Hacks to Manage Anxiety

According to current estimates, over 40 million1 Americans suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives, making it the most common mental illness in the United States – even more common than

Natural Health

A Pill with the Benefits of Exercise (Really!)

Exercise is an effective tool to ward off Alzheimer's. You probably won’t hear it from your conventional doctor, but it’s widely known among those of us who have looked into the burgeoning field of

Natural Health

'Giving Something Back' Improves Mental Health

To feel valued and wanted and to make a contribution to others is a basic human need. But after people retire, the loss of social connections can harm the mind and body.There's a simple answer to

Nutrition

This Surprising Nutrient Could be the Most Important for Brain Health

If you want your brain to be at its best from now until a ripe old age, there’s one crucial nutrient that may be the most vital. For years everyone – including me – has thought of it as an eye

Natural Health

Dangerous Dreamers Risk Dementia and Parkinson's Disease

Comedian Mike Birbiglia nearly died when he jumped out of a hotel window. Retired grocer Donald Dorff slammed hard into his bedroom dresser. Brian Thomas from Wales strangled his wife to death.These

Brain Science

Play Your Way to a Better Brain

To keep your memory and intellect going strong, follow the old maxim “Use it or lose it.” It’s good advice, and repeated often in these pages.You can’t go wrong when you keep your brain fine-tuned by

Brain Science

Doctors Could be Transmitting Alzheimer's to Their Patients

A leading UK neuroscientist has issued a warning that neurosurgical instruments could be contaminated. He also advises monitoring blood donated by people over 60 years of age.His concerns center on

Natural Health

The Appendix May Contribute to a Major Brain Problem

In their search for a therapy that can stave off brain issues like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s, researchers have performed a staggering variety of tests, scans, examinations and experiments

Nutrition

The Tree Nut that Keeps Dementia at Bay

The industry has thrived in the state of Oregon for over a century.Grown in 800 orchards -- many of which have been farmed by the same family for generations – and covering 70,000 acres, the state

Brain Science

Tests for Dementia Not Fit For Purpose

It's natural to assume medical tests are valid and precise. But in reality, few meet these criteria.Even if the test is accurate, mistakes can arise in the way it was executed, in calibration of

Natural Health

Best Type of Exercise for Fighting Dementia is Also Easy

More than 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide. What’s more, experts predict that these numbers will only increase in coming years.In spite of these troubling statistics,

Brain Science

Use Brain Waves to Improve Your Memory and Ease Pain

I’m sure that if you’ve watched a sporting event on TV or gone to a game, you’ve seen the fans in the stands do “the wave” – standing up and sitting down in a coordinated way that sends a wave around

Brain Science

Both New Technology and Practical Tips Can Tell Us Who’s Lying

Pity poor Pinocchio. The wooden boy of legend always had to tell the truth – otherwise his nose would grow longer and give away the fact that he was lying.Well, soon we may all be living in a world

Natural Health

High Blood Sugar is a Four-Alarm Fire For Your Brain

The link between diabetes and all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, is now well established.The greater the blood sugar instability, the higher the risk for dementia, with type 1

Natural Health

New Test Predicts Future Dementia (But Not Everyone Wants to Know)

Your doctor completes the short procedure and gives you the unwelcome news: You are at high risk of developing a devastating neurological disease ten years down the road.This scenario could soon

Brain Science

Is Your Brain Being Plasticized?

Every year, companies in the US produce 100 billion pounds of plastic for all kinds of products and packaging. But a toxic substance -- bisphenol A (BPA), described as a “plasticizer” – is frequently

Natural Health

The Temperature in Your House Affects Your Mental Power and Memory

When most people think about how to keep their brain working better, they probably think about foods, dietary supplements, or exercise to help support cognition and memory.But there’s a tool inside

Brain Science

These Scientists Say Alzheimer's Drugs Have Failed Because of This

In the 1990s, the "amyloid hypothesis" provided a new and simple explanation for the cause of Alzheimer's disease. The idea was that beta-amyloid proteins build up to form plaques that damage brain

Brain Science

Studies Prove Optimists are Less Likely to Get Dementia

From ‘you’re as young as you feel’ to ‘age is just a number,’ our culture provides us with a wealth of adages urging us to take a positive attitude toward aging.Perhaps these old chestnuts sound

Natural Health

This Simple Therapy Might Slow Alzheimer’s

Researchers at the University of Utah think they may have found a way that might – just might – slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease – no drugs, foods or supplements required.The non-invasive

Natural Health

Don’t Let a Trip to the Hospital Set You up for Alzheimer’s

Any trip to the hospital can stress you out. The hubbub of people constantly in motion. The noises of the medical machinery. Anxiety about your health problems...And when you’re hospitalized you

Brain Science

Clear Eyesight and Good Memory Go Hand in Hand

Over the next three decades the number of US adults with cataracts is expected to double from 25 to 50 million. It's the reason one in five lose their sight and one in seven suffer moderate to severe

Nutrition

The Mighty Vegetable that Rejuvenates Your Brain

A few years ago I would have thought it unlikely, but beets have risen close to the top of the superfood hit parade. They not only support your brain and boost muscle performance but also keep your

Natural Health

Lower Muscle Mass Ups Your Risk of Dementia

You may know that it’s harder to hold onto lean muscle mass as you age – a condition of aging called sarcopenia. In fact, the average person loses 30% of their muscle by the time they reach 60!While

Natural Health

Fix This “Unrelated” Problem and Slash the Risk of Memory Loss 75%

It's a common health condition affecting one in six Americans. If you’re over age 65, the incidence rises to one in four. And after age 75, half of us suffer from a loss of this important faculty.The

Brain Science

To Understand Alzheimer's You Need to Look Outside the Brain

With brain diseases like Alzheimer's, maybe it's time to start thinking outside the box.While the brain is the obvious go-to place to look for the cause, it's not the only body part to consider.

Natural Health

Don’t Let This Bad Habit Ruin Your Brain

You don’t need me to tell you that loud noise and loud music can destroy your hearing. That’s very well-known.But just as worrying – you have another body part that is vulnerable to damage from these

Brain Science

More Proof that You Have to Use Your Brain if You Want to Keep It

The idea first came to poet Gary Glazner whilst working as a florist in 2003.Delivering bouquets of flowers to a nursing home and seeing the residents' faces light up gave him the inspiration to help

Natural Health

Don’t Make This Common Mistake that Devastates Memory and Cognition

Researchers have discovered that drinking a particular brain-boosting beverage can restore your depleted intellectual abilities, improve your mental focus, banish fuzzy cognition and even change the

Natural Health

New Evidence Implicates Herpes as a Cause of Alzheimer's

A few weeks ago (Issue #534) I wrote about the role infections play in Alzheimer’s disease. Much of the focus of that article was on herpes viruses.The herpes-dementia link is an important enough

Nutrition

The Right Foods Can Keep Immune Cells from Destroying Your Memory

Your immune system can be your best friend – when it protects you from pathogens – or your worst nightmare when it goes on the blink. . .. . .because misbehaving immune cells can cause as much harm

Natural Health

Scientists Prove Age-Old Memory-Enhancing Herb is Effective

Grown in the warm, marshy wetlands of India, Pakistan and other Asian countries, this creeping herb has been prescribed by traditional Ayurvedic (Indian) health practitioners for thousands of

Natural Health

Medical Shocker: Virus May be a Major Cause of Alzheimer’s

In the field of Alzheimer’s research, it’s a million-dollar question whether an infection is the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease.When I say “million-dollar question” I mean it literally. Leslie

Natural Health

Toxic Vehicle Particles Accumulate in the Brain

Environmental scientist Barbara Maher was clearly surprised and alarmed by the results of a study she led. She described the findings as "dreadfully shocking."She said it was “a discovery finding,

Brain Science

Your Eyes Hold the Key to Brain Health and Memory

Poems often proclaim the eyes to be a direct window to the soul.Medical researchers are more prosaic, but they make much the same point without the poetry. We now understand that the eyes provide a

Natural Health

Connection Found Between Dementia and Common Health Problem

It's painless, it doesn't show any outward symptoms you’d notice, and the first sign you’ve got this problem is often a fracture of the hip, wrist or spine.As you might have guessed from that hint,

Natural Health

Unhealthy Heart and Circulation Equals Huge Increase in Dementia Risk

Conventional medicine has made some amazing strides in treating heart disease – bypass surgery, angioplasty and all kinds of wonder drugs have succeeded in reducing the risk of heart attack or

Nutrition

This Popular Food is Addictive – and Shrinks Your Brain

You’d think that if a food additive has been proven capable of both wrecking your physical health and endangering your brain, we’d all avoid it like it was poison.But we don’t. It remains one of the

Brain Science

Multi-Task and Get More Done? No Way. . .

The temptation to multi-task often seems irresistible.For instance, our cellphones continually call out to us with notifications of text messages, Facebook postings, new emails, and more.Too often,

Lifestyle

Hobbies in Middle Age Could Prevent Dementia

Super-agers – people of advanced age who have hung onto their mental capacity -- are known to suffer much the same atrophy and degenerative changes seen in people with advanced Alzheimer's.How can

Natural Health

Can You Really Delay Dementia 2 ½ Years Doing This?

If you’re a regular reader here, you know about the unique power of frequent exercise, even a daily walk. I’ve called it the world’s most powerful medicine.It keeps us healthy and young. And as I’ve

Lifestyle

A Surprising Reason Why Smartphones Are Making Us Stupid

"Sit up straight. Don't slouch!" Perhaps you remember this rebuke from your parents or teachers.We should have listened to them. Back in 1984 a US study found 58 per cent of teenage boys and 30 per

Natural Health

Wake Up Worried about the Day Ahead? It’s Not Good for Your Memory

What have all these symptoms got in common?Chest pain, stomach upset, insomnia, anxiety, anger, depression, overeating, drug abuse and social withdrawal.If you answered stress, you got it right with

Nutrition

Your Brain is Hungry for This Antioxidant Mineral

One of your brain’s biggest enemies is oxidative stress – the buildup of toxic molecules called free radicals that can oxidize and destroy neurons and the network connections among brain cells. When

Nutrition

Can’t Afford Brain Supplements? The Most Vital Ones Cost Practically Nothing

One of the good things about brain health is that the main things you need are inexpensive or even free.For example, you've got to have two simple vitamins that offer priceless protection from a

Lifestyle

News Alert: Men Have Stopped Strangling Themselves

In the midst of our junk-food-addled, sleep-deprived, over-medicated culture, there exists at least one popular trend that’s good for our brains: The near-death of the necktie.The traditional suit

Nutrition

The "Smart" Mushroom that Could Keep You Mentally Sharp for Life

What was her secret?It's not only that neurobiologist Rita Levi-Montalcini lived to the age of 103, the only Nobel prize winner who ever achieved that distinction.It's that she was still engaged in

Natural Health

Strengthen This Muscle and You Strengthen Your Brain

If you want to keep your brain strong enough to resist Alzheimer’s disease and fight back against other memory-robbing illnesses, you need to strengthen one muscle in particular that the brain

Nutrition

This “Eye Supplement” Puts a Stop to Alzheimer's

"This is a major breakthrough in the management of Alzheimer's disease." So states Professor John Nolan, lead scientist in a new human trial.He wasn’t talking about a new drug. He was talking about a

Nutrition

This Food Combination Acts Like a Brain-Addictive Drug

Over a century ago, Dr. William Howard Hay proposed that meals heavy in proteins and carbohydrates upset the digestive system and lead to weight gain.The Hay (food combining) Diet still has loyal

Natural Health

Surprising Reversal of Advanced Alzheimer’s Symptoms

When I first saw Barbara’s story, I was amazed. I had never heard of a person in the final stages of advanced Alzheimer’s disease improve their symptoms thanks to a mainstream medical treatment. And

Brain Science

Rewire Your Brain to Change Bad Habits

Changing a bad habit can be tough. Whether you’re dealing with overeating, drug addiction, obsessive surfing on the Internet or some other activity you’d prefer to stop, good intentions are often not

Brain Science

Strong Muscles, Strong Brain

“A healthy mind in a healthy body” is a proverb coined by the ancient Greeks sometime around 600 BC, although the Latin version -- “mens sana in corpore sano” -- is more familiar to moderns.This old

Natural Health

Common Prescription Drugs Cause Depression and Suicide

If you take a prescription drug, its side effects could endanger your mental well-being and brain health.And chances are your healthcare provider hasn’t warned you about that possibility -- even

Brain Science

Why You Should Actively Encourage Brain Drain

To avoid dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions, there are two (or maybe three) daily tasks you can do that will boost your chances of success.That's because these activities stimulate the

Brain Science

Your Memory and Well-Being Depend on Your Three Brains

Don’t tell me you thought you only had one brain.Although the brain that sits inside the skull gets most of our attention when we think about our memory and cognition, many medical researchers

Nutrition

Fish Oil in This Form has Extra Benefits

If you’ve read anything about alternative medicine in the last 20 years, you’ve probably heard the main reason to eat fish is the omega 3 fatty acids, found at especially high levels in oily fish

Natural Health

Beware This Danger to Bees and Your Brain

A few years ago, there were a lot of news stories about the die-off of bee colonies. I haven’t seen anything lately – the media circus moves on – but if you’re concerned about your brain health,

Nutrition

Eat This Once a Day to Protect Your Eyes and Improve Brain Function

Added to salads or smoothies, its green, creamy texture is high in fiber and chock-full of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and healthy fats.One important carotenoid found in this nutrient-dense

Natural Health

How to Fix Those Tip-of-the-Tongue, Can't-Remember-the-Word Moments

I'm sure you've had that frustrating feeling of trying to call a word or name to mind but feel like it's just out of reach – on the tip of your tongue.But now researchers believe they've located the

Brain Science

Healthy Food Choices Reduce The Age of Your Brain

Last year, three anthropologists from New York published research which revealed that brain size of non-human primates is predicted by diet.Whether this finding applies to humans is unknown, but if

Nutrition

The Melt-In-Your-Mouth Treat that Boosts the Brain

Switzerland leads the world, consuming almost 20 pounds per person annually. The US trails in 9th place. We only munch our way through a mere 9½ pounds.Then again, the Swiss are renowned for their

Natural Health

Most People Don't Know This is Vital to Your Brain Health

Strange as it may seem, less than half your body is human.57% of the cells in you body are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and a type of single-celled microorganism you've probably never heard of, called

Brain Science

These Brain Cells - Not Neurons -- Could Hold the Key to Alzheimer's Breakthrough

Much of the research into Alzheimer's disease has focused on neurons - the nerve cells in the brain that transmit the electrochemical impulses that are associated with thinking and memory.But what if

Natural Health

First These Toxins Come for your Sense of Smell, Then They Come After Your Brain

It’s always been obvious that inhaling air pollution can hurt your heart and lungs. But now researchers are catching on to the fact that the brain and nervous system can be harmed, too.And the damage

Brain Science

Can a Device Used to Relieve Depression Stop Alzheimer’s?

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen any kind of breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research.That’s why this recent news caught my attention. While it’s not a cure, it shows promising ways we can help

Nutrition

Raw or Cooked? Lift Your Spirits with the Right Choice

Fresh, frozen, canned or dried; it doesn't matter. Just make sure you include at least 14 ounces in your diet every day.That's the message of Fruits & Veggies - More Matters®. This initiative was

Brain Science

One Reason More Women Than Men Get Alzheimer’s – And a Solution

Twice as many women as men get Alzheimer’s disease.And it’s not just because women usually live longer than men.Researchers have discovered that as women age, metabolic changes in their brains –

Natural Health

Virtual Reality Goggles Can Help with Stroke, Parkinson’s and More

Video game companies and movie makers have been the most enthusiastic supporters of developing virtual reality goggles. If you’re not familiar with these techno-gadgets, they are generally

Natural Health

Aromatic Herb Enhances Short-Term Memory and Helps You Sleep

Its leaves provide a popular flavor for foods and drinks. Its oil flavors toothpaste, chewing gum and candy. The herb is also widely used in healing.For maladies ranging from bad breath, indigestion

Brain Science

Scientific First: New Study Proves Mental Decline is Not Inevitable

20 years ago, in a landmark article, researchers concluded that the human brain retains the potential for self-renewal throughout life.Before this, scientists believed the adult brain was hard-wired

Nutrition

Two-Nutrient Combo Lowers Risk of Alzheimer’s Better than Either One Alone

Researchers have stumbled on a super-powered duo of nutrients that may be able to rescue your brain from the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating disorders.According to some of the most

Brain Science

To Boost Your Memory, Let Your Mind Wander

If you want an excuse to be lazy while improving your memory at the same time, I've got some good news for you.As a powerful aid to remembering something that has just occurred, all you need to do is

Natural Health

Tap Water May Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s

About 11% of people over age 65 are suffering from dementia. And for people over 85, the figure grows to a staggering 32% -- almost one-third.1Today we’ll look at an intriguing theory that may go a

Natural Health

Specific Link Identified Between Low-Quality Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease

Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher slept only four or five hours a night, and were proud of it. So is Donald Trump, who seems to wear it like a badge of honor.But both the former president and prime

Brain Science

Keep Your Brain Energized and Stress-Proof

Stress is a brain killer. It can jumble your thoughts, make it harder to learn new information, and blur your memory.And as researchers keep delving into the mysteries about how stress can warp

Natural Health

For a Healthier Brain, Sleep Like This

Did you know the position you sleep in may have a significant effect on how well your brain cleans itself out at night, and thereby protects your neurological health?We’ve talked in these pages about

Nutrition

A Serving of Squash Lowers Your Risk of Dementia

If you’ve been indulging in sweet squash this winter, like acorn, butternut, or sugar pumpkin, you made a good choice for your overall health. You may even have reduced your risk of dementia.Why?

Nutrition

You Don't Have to Rely on Beetroot Juice to Boost Blood Flow to the Brain

It decreases blood pressure, boosts athletic performance and improves cognitive function, but a lot of people just don’t like beetroot juice.This was demonstrated in a trial of 14 participants where

Natural Health

Can’t Think Straight When You’ve Got Cold or Flu? Here’s Why

Some people report that when they get sick with a cold or the flu, it often feels like their brain stops in its tracks. They can’t do any deep thinking, and if they have to make difficult decisions

Brain Science

Hours Spent in Low-Level Light Physically Alter Your Brain

If you find yourself feeling better the last couple of weeks, it could be because spring is just around the corner. During the winter months many people suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Nutrition

Nutrient-Rich Nuts Can Nudge Up Your Brain Power

If there’s one piece of diet advice I feel completely confident in giving, it’s “Eat nuts.”To start with, they’re a wonderful high-fat snack to replace the carbohydrates nearly everyone eats too much

Brain Science

How to Knock a Decade Off The Age of Your Brain

One American in seven takes part in this relaxing yet challenging activity.From the comfort of your armchair it involves nothing more than turning to the back of your daily newspaper with a pen or

Nutrition

Does Salt Raise the Risk of Dementia?

I'm sure you've received the message loud and clear by now that too much salt is bad for you. Medical authorities tell us it pushes up blood pressure, thereby contributing to heart attacks and

Brain Science

Regular Sex Makes Older People Smarter

Considering it’s a universal human activity, it's surprising how little research has been conducted on the relationship between sex and the brain.To fill the void, several researchers from the UK

Natural Health

New Forms of Curcumin Show More Powerful Memory and Mood Benefits

Curcumin is thought to be responsible for most of turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant dividends - making it a first choice for many suffering with arthritis. But it does more: The curcumin

Nutrition

This One Protein Can Make the Difference in Brain Health

There’s a protein that produces huge benefits for the brain. This assertion is a fact; it’s been proven.Study after study shows this substance – brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) – keeps the

Brain Science

This Simple Device Could Soon Be Used to Treat Alzheimer's

Drug companies have been running in circles and spending fortunes to develop drugs for Alzheimer's disease. Basically, none of them have worked. But researchers at Ohio State have come up with a

Nutrition

New Research Says It All: This Supplement Works, and It Works Fast

Your brain cells require specialized types of cell membranes to keep your memory functioning.And each of those membranes requires a particular type of substance that gives it the right structure and

Brain Science

The "Original Memory Herb" is Still Going Strong

Your brain relies on a dependable, sufficient blood supply to keep it operating at its best. And there's a venerable herb that has been shown to help keep that blood supply flowing.It's been used

Natural Health

For a Strong Mind, Strong Muscles are Essential

Back when I was a kid, "muscle head" was a term of derision applied to weight-lifters, and maybe the occasional football player, a class of people thought to be a bit dimwitted.Weight-lifters may get

Natural Health

"Sugar Coma" Touted as New Medical Syndrome When You Eat Too Much, Too Fast

A syndrome called "sugar coma" has achieved the status of urban myth. The phrase describes the cognitive price people supposedly pay if they eat too much sugar in a short period of time. The cause

Brain Science

New Discovery Confirms Link Between Inflammation and Alzheimer's

Inflammation is a major factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease.Instead of being a short-term protective response initiated by the immune system to ward off pathogens, inflammation can turn

Brain Science

This is What Your Cellphone Can Do to Your Brain

If your cellphone dominates your life – if, like most people, you carry it everywhere and you check it continually – this little device could be making significant changes inside your

Nutrition

Don’t Overlook the Health Benefits of this Neglected Grain

Every 40 seconds someone in the US has a stroke, which makes it one of the leading causes of long-term disability.1 Chances are pretty high that someone you know has been disabled by one.But there’s

Brain Science

This Cooking Oil May Be Damaging Your Brain

If you're like most Americans, you're consuming huge amounts of a cooking oil that can make you more prone to serious memory problems.The food industry wants you to think this oil is a healthy food.

Natural Health

How Much of This Trace Element is in Your Water?

The Answer May Indicate if You’ll Get Alzheimer’s. The evidence just keeps on growing.Previous research groups revealed this mineral can lower rates of crime, suicide, homicide, drug-dependency,

Nutrition

This “Universal Antioxidant” Boosts Your Brain in Two Ways

There’s one antioxidant that’s so important in helping boost the brain’s health, many enthusiasts call it a “universal antioxidant.” In fact, more than 20 years ago this particular supplement was one

Natural Health

Deciphering Your Chances of Alzheimer’s

If you could figure out your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, would you want to know?Well, it won’t be long before you’ll have to make up your mind about finding out.In fact, the future is

Brain Science

One of The Oldest Brain Therapies is One of The Best

During the past few years technology companies have been trying to devise video games that improve brain power – with only limited success.What they’re overlooking is that there’s already an easy

Nutrition

Your Iron Levels Are Probably Putting Your Health at Risk

Many people take iron supplements to defend against iron-deficiency anemia, a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough red blood cells.This kind of anemia is caused by factors like poor diet,

Nutrition

Losing Weight This Way Puts You at Risk of Dementia

We touched on the dangers of artificial sweeteners, particularly in diet sodas, back in Issue #301…And since that time diet soda consumption in the United States has continued to increase. Among

Natural Health

Finnish Scientists Put Their FINGER on How to Prevent Alzheimer's

In the last issue we mentioned a major trial called the Finnish Geriatric Intervention Study to Prevent Cognitive Impairment (FINGER).The study was designed to see if it was possible to lower the

Lifestyle

To Beat Alzheimer’s, Use a Shotgun, Not a Rifle

They cost billions, yet have ended in almost total failure.244 clinical trials were conducted to test new drugs for Alzheimer's between 2002 and 2012, yet only one of the pharmaceuticals showed any

Brain Science

This Hormone May Restore Your Memory as You Age

A year or so ago I reported on a hormone made by the body that helps neurons stay healthier and acts to keep your intellectual abilities at a higher level with the passing years.Now comes more good

Natural Health

Best Way to Improve Your Brain’s Circuitry and Memory

Deep in your brain is a small, wishbone-shaped cluster of nerve cell connections that makes a big difference in how well your brain and memory function.You’ve probably never heard about this part of

Nutrition

Seaweed Extract Shows Every Sign of Being a Powerful Brain-Booster

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, three PhD students at the University of Iowa were developing drugs to combat cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease.They started to question the

Brain Science

Does Marijuana Hurt or Harm The Brain?

I hear a great deal about the medical benefits of marijuana these days, mostly because our group also publishes information about alternative cancer treatments. When it comes to cancer, marijuana has

Natural Health

Can Acupuncture Help an Alzheimer’s Patient?

Ancient East Asian treatments for all kinds of conditions have made their way into Europe and the Americas as complementary practices. One of the first to do so was acupuncture. It made a big splash

Brain Science

This is the Key to Training Your Brain to Resist Alzheimer’s

A while back, several companies designed special computerized mental exercises that were supposed to be good for training the brain. Although heavily marketed, these programs were disappointing and

Lifestyle

Loneliness Can be Dangerous to Your Health

Social interaction is a basic human need. Studies have shown infants who don’t receive touching and involvement with others often fail to thrive, and even die young.And the world’s jailers have

Brain Science

Noise Pollution Can Damage More Than Your Hearing

Spending a lot of time in noisy environments, such as working in a loud factory or living by major roadways or airports, can cause long-term damage to your hearing.This fact is pretty well known.But

Brain Science

Newly Identified Biomarkers Reveal Parkinson’s Disease Dementia Early

Parkinson’s disease, like Alzheimer’s disease, is caused at least in part by tangled proteins that steadily build up on neurons.In Parkinson’s disease these clumps are called Lewy bodies. They

Nutrition

Major Impact on Brain Health From Little-Known Dietary Ingredient

Its reported health benefits include reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, deterring weight gain, lowering the risks of colon cancer, stroke and cardiovascular diseases, and eliminating waste and

Nutrition

Foods That Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Fish is one of those foods we’ve heard is good for the heart. Recent research has discovered that eating fish can likewise preserve your brain function as you age.A 2016 study at Rush Medical Center

Brain Science

A Specific Type of Brain Training Lowers Dementia Risk by Up to 45%

It takes a lot to get the goat of scientists.Yet dozens became so exasperated by vendors claiming their online games can improve memory and prevent Alzheimer's, they collectively signed a statement

Natural Health

Can Eating These “Healthy” Vegetables Lead to Dementia?

Earlier this year, Gwyneth Paltrow came under fire when her lifestyle website, Goop, warned against eating cucumbers, saying they caused dementia.As it turns out, there was some truth to her

Brain Science

Did Your Doctor Put a Toxic Metal in Your Brain?

Chuck Norris is suing his wife’s doctors for exposing her to a toxic metal during a medical scan.Researchers warn that this toxic metal, used in taking diagnostic images of the body, may enter the

Brain Science

How to Keep Your Brain and Memory From Shrinking

Research shows that many Americans have brains that are shrinking at an alarming rate. And that shrinkage is a dangerous sign: It means you are more susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease and memory

Nutrition

When Choosing Brain Supplements, Don’t Overlook This Old Standby

Vitamin C more or less started the whole current wave of alternative health more than 50 years ago when Linus Pauling, a Nobel Prize winner, first told the world this vitamin could treat the common

Lifestyle

Quality of Relationships Influences Dementia Risk

Relationship advice columnist Wendy Atterberry believes there are 15 issues every couple must discuss before tying the knot.As well as more obvious ones concerning children and career plans, they

Nutrition

Certain Foods and Medications Can Increase the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is characterized by tremors, loss of balance and decreased mobility. It affects roughly one million people in the United States. It’s not a fatal disease, but as it progresses it

Brain Science

Will You Get Alzheimer’s? Soon This New Test May Let You Know

Scientists are constantly looking for methods to detect Alzheimer's at a very early stage, before any obvious signs of memory loss or when the signs are still barely noticeable.Eye tests, the ability

Natural Health

For Better Brain Health, Just Stand Up

I wonder what Presbyterian minister Job Orton would have made of the dramatic growth in the sales of standing desks.220 years ago, he wrote, “A sedentary life may be injurious. It must therefore be

Nutrition

Protect Your Brain with This Crucial Vitamin

About 90 percent of American men and 96 percent of women don’t get enough vitamin E in their food or supplements. That’s bad news, because new research shows it’s essential for preventing memory

Lifestyle

This Major Cause of Dementia is The Easiest to Fix

Every 24 hours your brain engages in an activity that helps preserve your memories, re-energize your thinking abilities and defend against problems like Alzheimer’s.But as you enter middle-age and

Lifestyle

“Moderate” Drinking Could be Putting Your Brain at Risk

After reviewing hundreds of studies, a number of researchers have concluded that light to moderate alcohol intake, particularly red wine, lowers the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.But before

Brain Science

Traditional Chinese Herb Comes Out Top for All-Round Brain Protection

The root of an exotic orchid has been used for thousands of years in China to relieve pain, control convulsions and treat vertigo. Now, in modern scientific studies, it has demonstrated remarkable

Brain Science

Zapping the Brain Boosts Memory

Devices that transmit continuous electrical impulses are well known to people fitted with pacemakers, and to patients with Parkinson's disease for whom such gadgets help reduce tremors.There is no

Nutrition

This Food Makes Great Brain Medicine

For quite a while, medical researchers have explored all the ways a wonderfully helpful food acts as preventive medicine for the brain, keeping memory problems at bay.As a result, people whose

Brain Science

Problem to Solve? Time to Take a Few Steps Back

If you catch sight of a beautiful flower, you'll want to take a closer look. Spot a rattlesnake, and you'll back away fast. It's natural to move towards pleasure and away from anything that could

Brain Science

Not All Brain Boosters are the SAMe

Only introduced to the American public 20 years ago, this supplement was first tested in Italy as a treatment for schizophrenia in the 1970s. But while doing so, doctors noticed it also lifted the

Lifestyle

Alcohol Shrinks Your Brain's Main Seat of Memory

In our last issue, I covered some fascinating research that shows regular (and moderate) Champagne drinking is good for the brain. At the same time, I cautioned that daily drinking still doesn’t seem

Lifestyle

Someday Your Doctor May Prescribe a Daily Glass of Champagne

All Champagne is sparkling white wine, but not all sparkling white wine is Champagne. According to European law, to be labeled a true Champagne, the bubbly must be bottled within 100 miles of the

Brain Science

This is The Real Cause of Alzheimer's - and It's Preventable

After all the money that’s been poured into research on Alzheimer’s, much about the disease remains controversial or just totally mystifying to researchers. And yet important progress is being made,

Natural Health

Your Brain Needs This Healing Balm

A balm is a preparation that heals or soothes.And there’s an ancient balm with a long history that not only soothes your anxious brain, but may also be able to preserve your ability to think straight

Brain Science

Brain Scans Prove The Value of Omega-3 Supplements

Described as "a major advance", a new study led by renowned neuropsychiatrist and bestselling author Daniel G Amen adds to the growing evidence that omega 3 fatty acids are essential for the

Brain Science

Novel Way to Restore the Aging Brain Discovered

It "sounds like the stuff of science fiction," commented Dr. James Pickett, head of research at the Alzheimer's Society.That's because Stanford University School of Medicine has found a factor in the

Nutrition

This Vegetable Gives Your Brain Powerful Protection

Every 40 seconds somebody in the US suffers a stroke. And due to stroke’s devastating consequences, someone dies of one every four minutes.But now researchers from the UK have proved that a chemical

Lifestyle

A Clove a Day Keeps Alzheimer's at Bay

The vegetables in the genus Allium are full of medicinal properties and have been used as such for thousands of years. This group of foods includes leeks, onions, scallions, shallots, and

Brain Science

Get "Infected" With These Brain-Healthy Bacteria

We know that eating a variety of organic fruits and vegetables promotes good health…We also know spending time in nature, whether it’s walking through green spaces or spending time in the garden, can

Nutrition

Eating Like This Reduces Your Risk of Alzheimer's By Half

What would you say if I told you there’s a delicious way to adjust your diet that could reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by 53%?And not only can you reduce your risk of

Brain Science

How Your Stomach Makes Your Brain Better

The next time you’re feeling really, really hungry, don’t be too quick to treat yourself to a snack.It turns out that the hormone behind that famished feeling is doing good things for your brain.By

Natural Health

This Fruit Protects Brain Regions Linked to Alzheimer's

Some 30 years ago, researchers were shocked to learn that the diet in France, which was high in saturated fats, was actually associated with a low death rate from heart disease. The finding was call

Brain Science

Using a Map to Navigate Keeps The Brain "Switched On"

Saved in the nick of time, vacationers in Utah stop their caravan just as it was about to plunge off a cliff.Three women are rescued when their hired SUV submerges in a lake in Bellevue, Seattle.A

Brain Science

Mere Talking Delays Alzheimer's By Five Years

Speaking may not seem like anything special. It's something we all do every day. But it's not just any old chatter that can preserve our memories. It's a special kind.Researchers have been fascinated

Brain Science

This Medical Procedure Contributes to Dementia

Your kidneys are fist-sized organs that filter toxins out of your blood and release hormones, red blood cells and Vitamin D into it.Obviously, kidney health is essential to overall health…But what’s

Nutrition

Drinking This Increases Your Risk For Dementia

This type of beverage comes in countless flavors and goes by many names...You can find it in every restaurant, fast food chain and grocery store in the country… and about 48% of all Americans

Lifestyle

Napping: The New Secret for a Sharper Mind

Winston Churchill was devoted to "that refreshment of blessed oblivion." So were Eleanor Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, P.G. Wodehouse, and many others.In fact, some our greatest philosophers,

Brain Science

Autoimmune Diseases Linked to Increased Chance of Dementia

A year ago, 31 senior scientists presented "incontrovertible evidence" that inflammation-creating infections were a key cause of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.Now, another whole category of

Nutrition

These Popular Foods Can Fry Your Brain

To most folks, a fried or grilled piece of meat smells great when it’s cooking and tastes wonderful when you eat it.But your brain isn’t as pleased as your taste buds when you chow down on those

Nutrition

Your Brain Needs Vitamin A - But Not Too Much!

After investigating a crucial nutrient that contributes to a better memory, researchers are still largely in the dark on how it influences neurons as we get older.But there's one thing the scientists

Nutrition

This Way of Eating Cuts Brain Loss in Half

Inspired by the cuisine of people in Spain, Greece, Southern France and Italy, many health experts have strongly endorsed the Mediterranean diet in recent years.That's because this way of eating

Lifestyle

Can Acupuncture Help an Alzheimer's Patient?

Ancient East Asian treatments for all kinds of conditions have made their way into Europe and the Americas as complementary practices. One of the first to do so was acupuncture. It made a big splash

Brain Science

Big Doubts Cast on The Brain Plaque Theory of Alzheimer's

The theory that brain plaques cause Alzheimer’s disease may be on its last legs. Readers who watched our “Awakening from Alzheimer’s” video interviews last autumn already know the plaque theory is

Brain Science

Promising New Indicator Predicts Risk of Alzheimer's

Many scientists today see Alzheimer's as a brain-specific form of diabetes.Taking a blood test to see how your body deals with sugar should be a valuable indicator, not just of diabetes risk, but of

Lifestyle

This May Be The Most Powerful Way To a Stronger Brain

Longtime readers of this newsletter know there are many recommended ways to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.These include reading fiction, being social,

Nutrition

Deficiency in This B Vitamin Can Be Dangerous (NOT B12)

They looked at the US diet, the Mediterranean diet, vegetarian diets. They looked at different calorie intakes.Whatever the diet or the amount of food Americans consume, the scientists sitting on the

Brain Science

The Brain-Enhancing Effects of Sensory Stimulation

It came as quite a revelation.It was sparked by the visit of a singer to entertain dementia patients at a rest home in Auckland, New Zealand.Yvonne Kleyn, the home's care manager, noticed that the

Natural Health

Remarkable New Evidence That Supplements Can Stop Aging

"These findings are not just significant, they're remarkable," enthused David Rollo, Ph.D., of McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.In 2013, he and his research team demonstrated that a specially

Brain Science

This Simple Breathing Exercise Can Improve Your Memory

Breathing is a simple activity that we do thousands of times a day.But medical research show the way you breathe can affect your memory and also influence your heart and other organs. Now, there are

Brain Science

They've Got Alzheimer's and Their Memories Work Just Fine

Rogue proteins called amyloid beta and tau are often named as the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. If you’ve been around the dementia biz for more than a week you’ve heard about amyloid beta and tau

Nutrition

Friendly Bacteria Give a Boost to Alzheimer's Patients

Many people now consume probiotics in fermented foods like yogurt and in supplements, because scientific research confirms they improve digestion, reduce IBS symptoms and boost immunity.But

Nutrition

The Snack That Powers Up Memory

Snack foods are often nutritional disasters. Items like potato chips, fries or onion rings offer little to the body except fats rendered toxic by overheating and starches that raise your blood

Lifestyle

For Once, Something Fun is Good For You, Too

It improves the immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of a heart attack, relieves pain, improves sleep and eases stress.That’s quite a collection of benefits for one activity. Better

Lifestyle

How Pesticides are Wrecking Your Brain

If you aren’t eating organic food now, you will at least consider it after you read this.The story I’m going to tell you sounds like the plot to a TV show.In the 1940s, researchers at

Lifestyle

Polluted Air Raises Dementia Risk

As air pollution increases so do the number of road accidents. The reason? Pollution has an impact on the brain, affecting drivers' ability to concentrate and focus.That was the surprising conclusion

Nutrition

Is There Such a Thing as Being Too Thin?

The Duchess of Windsor famously said, “You can never be too rich or too thin.” Well, it seems maybe you can. . .To stay healthy, one of the things you always hear about is to keep your weight in

Lifestyle

People Who Meditate Have More Gray Matter

What do you think of when you picture researchers hard at work trying to find possible cures and treatments for Alzheimer’s? Powerful drugs with harmful side effects? Exotic herbs growing on remote

Lifestyle

Easy Tip Prevents Alzheimer’s 3 Ways – For Free

Defeating Alzheimer’s disease is a complicated puzzle, but scientists have recently cracked one more piece of the AD code. And it might be one of the easiest ways ever to protect yourself from memory

Nutrition

Eating This Fruit Makes Your Mind Sharper

The idea of protecting your brain with a tasty snack food may sound far-fetched. But research into the health benefits of a tiny, delicious fruit demonstrates that this morsel can appeal to both your

Brain Science

Is It Safe to Take Testosterone?

There’s no question that testosterone can be a great help to the aging brain and the aging body. It can boost muscle strength, help brain power, and even decrease chronic pain.But is it safe to use?

Brain Science

Eye Test Can Detect Alzheimer's Years Ahead of Time

Doctors generally can tell if a person has advanced dementia. The symptoms are pretty obvious. But as a rule they can’t tell if it’s the Alzheimer’s form of dementia without an expensive, highly

Lifestyle

The Truth About Alcohol and Brain Health

Research suggests a history of heavy drinking, especially in middle-aged folks, could contribute to memory loss in later years. It may even contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.And

Nutrition

Healthy Gut Microbes May Be Essential to Brain Health

Over 2000 years ago Hippocrates, the “Father of Western Medicine” said that all disease begins in the gut.One of the founders of immunology in the 19th century, Élie Metchnikoff, theorized that

Nutrition

A Lot of People Still Don't Know About This Vitamin

It’s been nicknamed “the forgotten vitamin”.Yes, when it comes to vitamins, most of us only know our alphabet from A to E. But there’s another one that lies beyond: Vitamin K.Even people who know

Lifestyle

Good News For Your Brain: No Snacks Between Dinner and Breakfast

Someone once observed that the best drugstore is the one located inside your body. When your body manufactures its own natural health-boosting compounds, you benefit from substances that prescription

Lifestyle

Single Best Thing You Can Do For Your Brain

How much will your brain shrink this year?Your brain shrinks with the passing years – a smaller brain is an inevitable result of aging.But some brains shrink faster than others. The trick to keeping

Brain Science

Good Vibrations Can Help Alzheimer's Patients

“It’s like sitting on a subwoofer,” explained professor Lee Bartel from the University of Toronto.Professor Bartel led the first-ever study to test the therapeutic effects Alzheimer’s patients

Lifestyle

Stop Worrying or You'll Lose Your Mind

At one time or another you’ve probably said, “I was so worried I thought I was going to lose my mind” – or words to that effect.It turns out those words may be all too true, because chronic anxiety

Nutrition

When it's Good To Be Going Nuts

This delicious food has a hard protective shell – much the way the brain has a skull. Its ‘meat’ is divided into two halves – the brain has two hemispheres. It’s covered in furrows – the brain is

Nutrition

The Less You Eat, The Smarter You Get

If you feel like a large part of your life is out of balance, your waistline is too big, your thinking and memory are not as sharp as you’d like, and your foods are unsatisfying, some researchers

Nutrition

This is Nature's Perfect Food

If there was one food that could increase good cholesterol, provide 13 essential vitamins and minerals, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes … while building muscle, making you feel full and

Nutrition

Tastes Sweet, Zero Calories, But Dangerous for Your Brain

If you believe the marketing hype, a certain calorie-free ingredient added to soft drinks can help you lose weight. But the truth about this chemical additive is less reassuring.Researchers have

Lifestyle

Does Exercising Your Brain Do any Good?

These days, a lot of people will tell you, “I do puzzles to keep my brain sharp.” But have you ever wondered if those endless crosswords and Sudokus actually make a difference in reducing “senior

Brain Health

Do You Need A “Memory Minder?”

A coach dedicated to helping you avoid Alzheimer’s disease

Brain Science

Highly Accurate Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's 15 Years Before Memory Loss

Researchers have been trying to home in on the very best blood test for diagnosing the disease.