Every woman in that photo has, or had, Alzheimer's disease. That's my grandmother in the wheelchair (her mother had AD too). From left to right, my aunt, my cousin, my brother, and my mom. My cousin is now 61 and was diagnosed at age 58, my mom is in dementia care...

It was once thought the brain was an independent organ that didn't require specific nutrients or hormones for proper function. Today we know there are a number of nutrients and hormones essential for overall brain health and cognitive function. One brain essential...

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...

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...

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...

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...