Ask a mainstream doctor what causes dementia, and they will likely point their finger at three things: your diet, your stress level, and your genetics. And sure, they aren’t wrong – these three factors can contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s. But I’m here to tell you there’s something else you need to look for… [...]
While vegetables get a lot of credit for improving your health, there’s one forgotten vegetable that’s turning out to be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to your memory. This vegetable contains a natural compound that scientists say helps brain cells survive and thrive as you age. So, read on to find out [...]
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is devastating, but what if it's all been a terrible mistake. A false diagnosis can and does happen, more than many doctors might like to admit. Sometimes, a mistaken diagnosis of dementia occurs from the dementia-mimicking symptoms of prescription drug side effects, or a deficiency of vitamin B12. But there [...]
Summer is a great time to indulge in your wanderlust. Your memory will not only thank you, but it may also depend on it, researchers now say. That’s right, a study conducted by a cross-disciplinary team of experts proposes that travel may have significant benefits for people fighting dementia.1 Study author Dr. Jun Wen of [...]
The ancient exercise of yoga is claimed to have multiple physical benefits - improving mobility, balance, and strength, while preventing or slowing frailty. It’s also said to offer mental health benefits and to protect your memory against cognitive decline. Until recently, scientific backing for these claims has been lacking, but now results from multiple, well-designed [...]
We've all become only too aware of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there's another pandemic taking place right under our noses. It has been going on for decades, yet few are aware of how it can destroy our health. I’m talking about vitamin D deficiency. Now, new research demonstrates the importance of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” [...]
Back, side or stomach? If you're in good health and sleep well, you probably settle into your most comfortable sleep position and think little more about it. Your brain, however, has its own preferred sleep position. To ignore what it’s telling you could put you at an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Here’s what you need [...]
For years, plenty of praise has been heaped on grape seed extract because studies show it can fight cancer. But the research on grape seed extract goes way beyond cancer. Research also demonstrates this powerful extract can help improve your memory, the overall health of your brain and much more. So, let’s take a look [...]
For years, researchers have been trying to find out why women suffer more memory problems in their later years than men do. And now scientists in Germany say they've pinpointed the answer. They blame menopause… Researchers say that post-menopausal women are at higher risk of a build-up of white matter hyperintensities. White matter hyperintensities are [...]
Avid readers tend to have a strong preference for books over electronic devices. There’s something about holding a book and turning the pages that can’t be replicated by scrolling down a screen. Now, the latest research shows there’s another, memory-building reason to pick up a book instead of your smartphone. Smartphones have become an indispensable [...]
