Brain Health & Memory

Parkinson’s disease is devastating. And it’s more common than you think. It starts with a tremor or a twitch. Then you find yourself slurring your words. You start to move slowly and stiffly. Eventually your face becomes expressionless… even when you want to smile. Fifteen percent of folks ... Read More ›

You could be at death’s door… and not even know it. In fact, a startling 35 percent of Americans—mostly seniors—are being hit by this silent killer right now. And 97 percent of those folks don’t have a clue they need to be rushed to their nearest emergency room. So what IS this silent killer? ... Read More ›

If you’re only as old as you feel, it’s safe to say that the war against aging starts and ends in your mind—literally. No wrinkle cream in the world will make a difference if your brain is on the decline. But a razor-sharp memory can slash years off your age from the inside out. And according ... Read More ›

Thanks to modern medical technology, people are living longer now than ever before. But how much does it really matter if your brain can’t keep up? The sad fact is that there’s still no cure for Alzheimer’s once the disease takes hold. But if you make the right choices, early enough and often ... Read More ›

You already know that high blood pressure spells trouble for your heart. But here’s something you may not know: It’s equally dangerous for your head—and more specifically, your brain. And I’m not just referring to a higher risk of strokes, either. New research shows that high blood pressure ... Read More ›

Most experts agree that a steady diet of mental activities such as reading, crossword puzzles and Sudoku can help us stay sharp as we age. But if you stop there, you could be missing out on some other major brain boosting benefits. Because the fact is, cognitive decline is just as much physical ... Read More ›

I’m a book worm. As far as I’m concerned, there are few things as enjoyable as curling up on the couch with a good book and a cup of coffee. And if you share my love of reading, according to a new study you could be sending your risk for dementia plummeting. Because the exciting new research ... Read More ›

Raise your hand if this has ever happened to you. You’re telling a story and suddenly you can’t remember the right word for something. You know what the thing is. You can even see it in your mind’s eye. But you just can’t get your brain to spit out the word. These tip-of-the tongue moments can ... Read More ›

Good news. I’ve been telling you for years now that vegetable oils, such as canola oil, are unstable and far too high in inflammatory omega-6s. And now researchers say if you followed my advice to drop them from your diet, you may have slashed your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Canola oil is ... Read More ›