There’s an old phrase that usually gets attributed to Hippocrates. And that is, “Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.” The truth is, no one is actually sure if it was Hippocrates who first said it. But either way, most of us can agree with the concept that food is ... Read More ›

There's a very different kind of pandemic taking place right now. It’s happening in plain sight. Yet it's getting ZERO attention from the media and almost NO attention from conventional medicine. There’s been a surge in a brain-sapping condition that often strikes with age. It’s called ... Read More ›

The past two years have been enough to test the nerves of even the calmest among us. There’s been a pandemic… a divisive election… and an overseas war that’s hitting especially close to home. Honestly, I don’t even want to guess what’s coming next. But I did see a teaser for a “giant spider ... Read More ›

Scientists have looked at the brain from every possible angle, searching for the spot where dementia begins. Because if they can pinpoint precisely where Alzheimer’s starts, they figure maybe they could also figure out how to stop the nightmare from striking in the first place. And unfortunately, ... Read More ›

There’s nothing better than a refreshing daytime nap. And if you’ve been a HealthierTalk reader for a while, you know I'm not only a fan, I also encourage the right kind of napping. In fact, as we age, slipping in a nap from time to time can lead to a bunch of potential benefits, from boosting ... Read More ›

You expect the first warning sign of memory loss to be… well… memory loss. That would make sense, right? But the latest research reveals another part of the body that might be impacted LONG before your memory takes a hit. And this one is also very noticeable. In fact, it’s basically impossible ... Read More ›

Let's face it, there’s a lot of information available about how to prevent cognitive decline. So if you're worried about brain burps or memory slips, it's easy to find some advice. But once those issues strike? Well, then the conventional medicine experts clam up. When cognitive decline ... Read More ›

In some ways, vitamins are a lot like people. Because just like with us, some vitamins are the popular type too. Everyone knows their names, and they get lots of attention. You know the ones I’m talking about. For example, everyone has heard of nutrients like vitamins D, C, and E. They’re the ... Read More ›

Here’s a little secret you likely will never hear from the folks who practice mainstream medicine. Many cases of cognitive decline aren’t TRUE cognitive decline at all. They’re drug side effects. Many of the prescription medications taken most often by America’s seniors are notorious for their ... Read More ›

If you’ve recovered from a “mild” coronavirus case, you’re probably thanking your lucky stars right now. And I don’t blame you. After what we've seen can happen with this virus, I would be feeling relieved too. But new research has raised a red flag we ALL need to be aware of. Because whether ... Read More ›