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Practical Guidance to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Reverse Mild Cognitive Impairment
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How Colorful Foods Boost Brain Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s
Eat the Rainbow for a Healthier Brain One of the most powerful — and delicious — ways to improve your brain health is by eating a variety of colorful, plant-based foods every day. That’s because the pigments that give fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices their...
The Surprising Foods That May Be Increasing Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Did you know the foods you eat every day could be quietly increasing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease? Most people think of sugar and processed foods as bad for the waistline or heart — but these foods can also take a serious toll on your brain. Here’s how some...
The Brain-Boosting Power of Exercise: A Must for Alzheimer’s Prevention
When you discover something related to Alzheimer’s disease that experts around the world agree on, it’s smart to take it seriously. As I often remind you, Alzheimer’s is complex, but the lifestyle changes that can help prevent or slow it down are not. They require...
Are Toxins Causing Your Cognitive Decline?
When it comes to preventing Alzheimer’s or reversing symptoms of cognitive decline, detoxification often is part of a personalized programmatic approach. The lab tests we order sometimes reveal a high amount of toxins, which isn’t surprising considering how many...
An Underestimated Alzheimer’s Risk Factor
I want to focus your attention on a lifestyle-related risk factor for Alzheimer’s that many people think they have no control over: chronic stress. In my opinion, chronic stress could be the most overlooked or underestimated factor when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease...
Creatine for Brain-Body Wellness
When it comes to supplements for supporting your overall brain wellness, creatine isn't often recommended. That may be because it’s so well known as a supplement for body builders, but I'd like to share its notable impact on brain function and preserving your muscle...
Sleep Device Detects Early Alzheimer’s
I'm excited to share great news from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Washington University in St. Louis, where researchers have made significant strides in the development of a digital biomarker for detecting early signs of Alzheimer's disease....
Leaky Brain? The Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a specialized barrier that separates the bloodstream from the brain tissue. The main function of the BBB is to regulate the exchange of substances between the blood vessels and the brain, allowing essential nutrients to enter while...
Earliest Indicators of Dementia
As we age, it can be challenging to tell the difference between the common changes that occur in our thinking and memory and the early symptoms of dementia. In this blog, you'll find a list of the earliest indicators of dementia, followed by a list of indicators of...
MPO: An Alzheimer’s Risk Factor You Haven’t Heard About
I wanted to share some information about a compound called myeloperoxidase (MPO) and its effects on your brain and heart health. Understanding MPO can help you take proactive steps toward preventing cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. So, what exactly is MPO?...
