Brain Health & Memory

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 ›

What if there was one simple movement you could make—like waving a wand or snapping your fingers—which could erase years off your biological age? A nearly magical move that could practically slow aging down to a crawl? Wouldn’t you want in on it? Well it turns out there is. And you’ve had ... Read More ›

Just the thought of losing your memory is frightening. After all, they are what make you who you are. So when you start to notice a little slip here and there it can be downright terrifying. But here’s the thing – cognitive decline isn’t inevitable as we age. You don’t have to just give in to ... Read More ›

It’s happened to every one of us. You walk into a room and forget why you went in there. Or maybe your brain went blank when you tried to give a friend directions to your house. If you’re still wet behind the ears, you probably just laughed it off. But for the rest of us an incident like ... Read More ›

Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease. It rips away your memory and personality. And it even erases your relationships. But what most folks don’t realize is it’s also a killer. It’s true. Alzheimer’s is fatal. In fact, it’s the sixth leading cause of death here in the United ... Read More ›