The biggest fear many of us face as we get older is having our memories begin to fade as we slip into cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease. Many folks turn to drugs such as Aricept and Namenda which are designed to preserve brain function. But while these drugs are useful to some degree, I ... Read More ›
Brain Health & Memory
UPDATED:September 18, 2016
UPDATED:August 22, 2016
Mom’s “prescription” for brain health fights Alzheimer’s
Turns out mom was really onto something big when she insisted you eat your fish because it was brain food. Researchers confirm eating a serving of fish a week can indeed slash your risk of Alzheimer’s. And yes, that’s despite any potential mercury exposure. More on that finding in a moment. But ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 6, 2016
10 cents a day “sleep secret” could beat your insomnia
Insomnia always seems to be at its worst when you need your sleep the most. An important meeting the next day or a plane to catch in the morning is enough to trigger a bout of sleeplessness in a lot of people. But for many folks getting a good night’s sleep is a chronic problem that can make life ... Read More ›
3 steps to help protect your brain from dementia
When you have a leaky faucet you fix it, right? Because if you don’t it can lead to consequences like water damage. So why has the mainstream been insisting for years that a leaky brain isn’t something to be overly concerned about? Known as “cerebral microbleeds,” one in five seniors has one of ... Read More ›
Common vitamin could slow dementia & Alzheimer’s decline
Most folks are surprised when I tell them that a common vitamin you can pick up at your local drug store or online could hold the key to putting the brakes on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A small but exciting 2014 study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, revealed ... Read More ›
Ancient herb turns back the clock on aging memory
An ancient Indian herb used for thousands of years by Ayurvedic medicine practitioners is making a big splash in the modern world of anti-aging medicine. The golden-yellow spice turmeric is being tapped for its apparent ability to help turn the clock back on aging, fading memory. Or more ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 7, 2016
The disturbing reason you’re on antidepressants
You may have already suspected it was true. Perhaps it was the way your doctor “zoned out” when you told him about your symptoms. Or maybe it was the way he spoke to you, like you were a child. But if you suspect your doctor isn’t taking you seriously, you’re far from alone. And it turns out ... Read More ›
UPDATED:May 13, 2016
10 effective natural ways to relieve anxiety
Few things can cripple a person's well-being like anxiety. Some worry is normal. But when that worry becomes non-stop...when you can't keep your mind from wandering from one issue to the next... when you start obsessing over the smallest of issues... you need help. Left unchecked, anxiety can ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 31, 2016
5 natural remedies to relieve anxiety fast
Let’s face it, we ALL get stressed out from time to time. With today’s always on the go fast pace and our 24-hour news cycle it’s no wonder we feel frazzled every once in a while. And it’s natural to slip into a state of mild shock when you get blindsided by some bad news. We all react to ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 18, 2016
Trending: Researchers say rosacea raises dementia risk
Q: Dear Healthier Talk, I have rosacea. It runs in my family and I am used to it. But a friend just told me she read about this new study linking rosacea to Alzheimer’s disease, and I don’t mind admitting I’m now a little freaked out. Is there anything I can do? Freaked Out, Fort Myers, ... Read More ›
