With the complete failure of drug trials targeted at amyloid beta plaques you would think researchers would turn their attention to more likely candidates for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's. One alternative stands out like a diamond in the rough, having demonstrated consistently good results in rodent studies. And yet, not a single human [...]
A host of recent studies have linked exercise to improving brain and memory health, but the reasons why have remained hidden. Now researchers at the University of California San Francisco say they’ve discovered that exercise stimulates the release of an enzyme from the liver that tells brain cells “to get young” again. Even more exciting, [...]
It’s a little-known fact that too much iron can be dangerous, and almost nobody needs to take it in a supplement. It’s true that iron is needed to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body and delivers it to your tissues. Low energy – anemia – is a [...]
A sharper brain is a less inflamed brain. Inflammation is one of the brain’s worst enemies. As you age, your immune cells can get stuck in a continual state of attack mode – called chronic inflammation – even if there’s no pathogen or other health threat they need to attack. When microglia, the roaming immune [...]
Detoxification of the body is a controversial subject. Expert opinion is mixed on whether you should or shouldn’t undertake a detoxification program. We’ve written about the pros and cons of detoxification in past articles, as well as how to detoxify your body safely. And by the way, the programs for such general detoxification are often [...]
Groundbreaking new research into Alzheimer’s disease reveals that the memories of Alzheimer's patients are not permanently lost, as once believed. They're still there, and they’re still active. Trouble is, specific memories can't be accessed because they're drowned out by "noise" from other neurons. Take away the interference and the patient gets the memories back. At [...]
The latest research reveals that a little-known herb from the mint family can keep your memory in mint condition. Tests in England show that people using this herb experience "improved memory performance and increased calmness."1 And a laboratory study in Japan suggests this herb may increase neurotransmitters in the brain in a way that could [...]
Hypertension puts us at higher risk of heart disease and stroke. It also appears to be a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, but the scientific evidence is mixed. In 2017, the government dramatically changed guidelines for defining healthy blood pressure, especially for those aged 65 and older. Before then, 150/80 was the threshold [...]
The book Dress For Success became a phenomenal bestseller during the 1970s. The book describes the huge impact our clothing choices have on the people we meet both socially and professionally. Since then, a whole new field of study has developed around our choice of attire and how it affects not just others, but how [...]
Maintaining your brain’s intellectual abilities is important for coping with today’s complicated world – and keeping your mind and memory sharp into your senior years. But there’s another kind of intelligence that’s crucial for improving your cognitive performance and your overall satisfaction in life. I’m talking about emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to [...]
