Forget About It: The Rise Of Memory Supplements That Do No Good
January 30, 2019
It’s no secret that there have been few successes when it comes to pharmaceutical breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Little surprise then that patients and families are desperate to grab whatever treatments they see advertised or sold on drugstore shelves that promise some relief. That includes Prevagen, the dietary…
Stuck In Your Head: Music Memory Survives In Dementia Patients
January 14, 2019
We’ve all experienced the annoyance of having a song stuck in our head. While that can be distracting and seem pointless, in fact, the ability of our brains to latch onto music can be healing. Research confirms the significance of music in our brains. And when you’re connected to a…
Remember This: Eating More Fruits & Veggies Is Associated With Less Memory Loss In Older Men
November 28, 2018
These days there’s so much advice about what to eat in order to stay healthy that it’s hard to keep it all straight. But here’s one new piece of advice that’s worth remembering: According to a new study out of Harvard, men who consume many daily servings of leafy greens,…
Stressed Out: The Impact Of Stress On Your Health And Well-Being
September 13, 2018
No matter where you live or which political side you’re on, you’re probably experiencing an uptick in your stress level these days. From life’s little annoyances to the most profound sources of upheaval, many are experiencing a rising sense of stress and emotional turmoil. The question is, what impact can this…
Memorize This: A Test To Determine Whether Your Memory Loss is Normal
July 18, 2018
Is it Monday or Tuesday? Did I deposit that check or do I need to? Why can’t I seem to remember everything the way I used to? Is there something going on with me? If these sorts of questions resonate with you, you are not alone: A large percentage of…
Here And Now: No Alzheimer’s Cures On The Horizon
May 23, 2018
The statistics are grim: Currently, over 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment, and those numbers are expected to double in the coming years unless an effective treatment is found. Few of us escape the devastation that Alzheimer’s can cause, as almost all of us know someone stricken…