The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a specialized barrier that separates the bloodstream from the...
Practical Guidance to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Reverse Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Friendly Fats
Today I want to focus your attention on the brain-friendly Omega 3 fats DHA and EPA. They aren't just friends; they're essential friends, which is why they're called essential fatty acids (EFA's). Most people aren't getting enough of them and don't know it. The best...
20 Questions For Your Doctor About Alzheimer’s: Do you know the right questions to ask?
Have you ever pretended to understand something when you didn’t? I have. Two examples are when I talk to a mechanic about my car and when I talk to "tech support". I really don't understand that stuff and I definitely don't want to learn it, so I just trust them to...
The Alzheimer’s Drug Dilemma
An Alzheimer's diagnosis is devastating. We all know there’s no drug cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but when a diagnosis is made a prescription for Donepezil (aka Aricept) is usually written. Here’s what you need to know: 3 Facts About Donepezil Donepezil helps...
Homocysteine: A Strong and Modifiable Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
Avoiding or navigating an Alzheimer's diagnosis can seem like a slippery slope. In this blog post you'll learn about a hidden contributor to Alzheimer's, stroke and heart disease that your doctor probably hasn't tested for because it's not standard. Have you ever...