Study Reveals ANOTHER Powerful Coffee Perk
Before I get started, I want to say Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. I hope your day is filled with delicious food, a refreshing nap, and lots of hilarious Dad jokes. It’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite morning pick-me-up: coffee! As a long-time coffee enthusiast, I’ve always known that this...
Mailbag: When to Worry About Memory Lapses
“I’ve been experiencing some memory lapses recently, and I’m worried it might be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. My mother also had it. What symptoms should I look out for?” – Ann Hi Ann, It’s important to recognize that some degree of memory loss is a normal part of life. Our brains constantly process and...
8-Hour Myth BUSTED [Sleep Like a Baby]
Let me paint you a picture. You’re lying awake at midnight, praying for sleep. After all, you KNOW how vital sleep is for your health. And, once again, you WON’T get your full eight hours. But the MORE you clock watch, the more stressed you become and the LESS likely you are to drift off....
Mailbag: 7 Alzheimer’s Early Warning Signs
“I’ve been more forgetful lately. Is this a normal part of aging or could it be early Alzheimer’s?” – Martha Hi Martha, Feeling more forgetful can be frustrating. Sometimes, it can even be frightening. But it’s NOT necessarily an early sign of Alzheimer’s. You see, as we age, we accumulate a LOT of information to...
Fire Your Sofa to Save Your Brain
Listen up, couch potatoes. I’ve got news that’s sure to get you up off those sagging sofa cushions like a shot. You know the old saying, “Use or lose it,” right? Well, scientists say it’s true when it comes to the LAST place you’d ever want to see that happen… your BRAIN. But probably not...
Mysterious Belly Link to Alzheimer’s REVEALED
A new study on Alzheimer’s reads a lot like a good detective story… Researchers followed a “wild” hunch, and the clues they uncovered revealed a potential new culprit behind the mystery of this devastating disease. Now, their breakthrough discovery has us looking at the belly INSTEAD of the brain. Until the early 1980s, one of...
Mailbag: Tips to Support Someone with Dementia
“My mom is in a home and declining with dementia. Is there anything I can do to make her comfortable or make things easier?” -Beth Hi Beth, I certainly sympathize with your situation. It can be difficult to figure out how to help when you’re not directly involved in a declining parent’s care. But even...
Smoking Accelerates Shocking Brain Aging Symptom
You don’t need me to tell you our bodies change as we age. Some of those changes occur on the outside where we can see them, such as graying hair, wrinkles, and sagging skin. However, others are hidden inside, like the wear and tear on our joints or our intestines not absorbing nutrients as well...
Common Treats DESTROY Your Brain
Sugar consumption in America has reached an all-time high. Now, you don’t need ME to tell you what regularly indulging in sugary treats can do to your waistline. But you likely DON’T know the devastating impact they can have on your BRAIN. So back away from the cookie and step away from that candy bar...
Mailbag: How Old is “TOO Old” to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
“Is it too late to prevent Alzheimer’s? I’m 76.” – Alan Dear Alan, I always tell folks it’s NEVER too late to make changes to lower your risk of developing memory problems or being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Changes made NOW can support brain health and reduce dementia risks despite being in your 60s, 70s, or...