“Outdoor” Trick Eases Alzheimer’s (PROTECTS Brain Health)
We all could use a little more sunshine in our lives. How do I know? Because when you test most people’s blood for vitamin D (especially during the winter) nearly EVERYONE runs short. Vitamin D is produced in your body when sunlight strikes your skin. But the folks who may need sunshine the MOST are...
The “BAD” Habit You’ll Want to KEEP
Most of us are in detox mode in January. It’s an excellent time to cut back on everything we over-indulged in over the holidays (not to mention all year long…). But this one “indulgence” you won’t want to quit. It’s a habit often lumped in with the “bad” things we must give up. But there’s...
This Common Habit is “KILLING” Your Brain
You do IT daily. In fact, multiple times and maybe for hours at a go. After all, it’s only natural. But disturbing new research reveals the longer you do this everyday “activity,” the more your risk for developing dementia rises. It turns out sitting could be quietly killing your brain. Scientists have uncovered troubling connections...
ODD Solution Relieves Alzheimer's Linked Agitation
When someone you love is battling Alzheimer’s, it’s heartbreaking. You want to do everything possible to ensure they live the happiest and most fulfilled life possible. And yet, all too often, you’re left feeling helpless in the face of overwhelming symptoms that threaten to destroy their quality of life. One of the MOST disturbing for...
REMARKABLE Mushroom Benefit REVEALED
Do you remember when variety at the grocery store wasn’t a thing? Well, at least not for MOST of us. If you wanted coffee and toast for breakfast, it was typically Folgers and Wonder Bread or nothing. But now, even local grocery stores are brimming with options. And it’s not just coffee and bread either....
Sleep Apnea Linked to BRAIN SHRINKAGE
Some things are quick tickets to a shortened time here on Earth. Smoking, abusing drugs, eating junk food, and chronic sleep issues all come to mind. Sleep apnea makes the list too. At least when it goes untreated. In fact, it’s a DOUBLE whammy for anyone who wants to live a long, healthy life. Because...
MAILBAG: When Is it TOO Late to Prevent Alzheimer's?
“Is there an age where it’s too late to prevent Alzheimer’s?” – Tony, Aurora, IL Hi Tony, There isn’t an age when it’s too late to prevent Alzheimer’s. But if you have the disease already, there IS a point when it’s too late to significantly delay its progression. However, that occurs only when Alzheimer’s is...
Fight Dementia with Your NOSE?!
Your basic senses can serve as an early warning system for your brain. For example, I’ve warned before about the link between hearing loss and worsening brain health many times. I’ve also explained how touch… or, in this case, grip strength… can be used to identify a rising risk for dementia. And vision problems, such...
"Bright Idea" Battles Dementia WITHOUT Drugs
Mainstream medicine giving the thumbs up to a drug-free, non-invasive treatment for ANYTHING is like spotting a unicorn. But that’s precisely what’s happened with dementia. You probably already know how poor the options are for treating this disease. Heck, even the MOST enthusiastic supporter of drug therapies will admit the existing Alzheimer’s meds are a...
Dementia Test Raises Red Flags YEARS Earlier?!
Do you get a bit worried that you have Alzheimer’s every time you forget something? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a COMMON fear as we age. After all, when you find yourself standing in the middle of a room wondering WHY you walked in there, it’s easy to think you could be headed down...