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Outsmart Your Brain: The Insider’s Guide to Life-Long Memory
Your memory is not something that should diminish with age. You’re never too young to start developing healthy habits... Read More
Nutrition
Brain-Healthy Diet – Putting it All Together
In previous blog posts, we have discussed the role of fat, protein, and non-starchy vegetables in a promoting cognitive... Read More
Physiology
Mind your teeth: Chewing and its effect on Cognition
Age-associated cognitive deficit together with dementia have become an increasingly important health and socioeconomic issues. Recent research studies have... Read More
Science
The Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease has occasionally been referred to as “type 3 diabetes even though the link between sugar, insulin and... Read More
Nutrition
The Miraculous Microbiome
Ninety percent of the cells in the human body are those of beneficial bacteria – and the majority reside... Read More
Nutrition
Protein and Your Brain – Animal-Based Sources
Including protein with each meal is an important building block of a brain-healthy diet. Protein can help manage... Read More
Nutrition
Protein and Your Brain – Plant-Based Sources
Protein is an important macronutrient at all stages of life. As you age, including protein with each meal... Read More
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Update – Immune System Dysfunction in the blood- A Predictor of Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Chronic inflammation, which is the long-term activation of the immune system is thought to be a risk factor for... Read More
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Dancing Makes the Brain Smarter
As you age, the brain undergoes many change, including: decreased brain tissue, reduction in blood flow, and decline in... Read More
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Outsmart Your Brain: The Insider’s Guide to Life-Long Memory
Your memory is not something that should diminish with age. You’re never too young to start developing healthy habits... Read More
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Sleep Apnea – Health Complications and Treatment
In my last blog, “Sleep Apnea – What to Look Out For,” I outlined the symptoms and risk factors... Read More
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Still Alice Author, Lisa Genova, Delivers Inspired Ted Talk on Alzheimer’s
Lisa Genova is the talented author behind the book and movie entitled Still Alice, about an accomplished Harvard professor... Read More
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AFFIRMATIVhealth’s RE:mind Program in the Press…
AFFIRMATIVhealth’s RE:mind program is in the press this week! “A special issue of PLOS Medicine that covers a broad range of... Read More
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Holiday Dining Timeline: Let Your Afternoon Be Merry and Your Evening Light
Nothing says holidays like a big gathering of friends and family sharing a meal together. However, coordinating meal time... Read More
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Integrative Medicine: Healing the Brain Through Scientifically Tested, Whole Body Treatment (part 2)
AFFIRMATIVhealth is a physician-owned company offering the RE:mind program, an integrative approach to taking control of your own... Read More
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Integrative Medicine: Healing the Brain Through Scientifically Tested, Whole Body Treatment (part 1)
In the world of health care, medicine can take the forms of conventional medicine, alternative medicine, complementary medicine, or... Read More
Science
Science
The Link Between Sugar and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease has occasionally been referred to as “type 3 diabetes even though the link between sugar, insulin and... Read More
Science
Update – Immune System Dysfunction in the blood- A Predictor of Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Chronic inflammation, which is the long-term activation of the immune system is thought to be a risk factor for... Read More
Science
Reversing Alzheimer’s disease in a Mouse Model
A team of researchers from the Cleveland Clinic found that gradually depleting an enzyme called BACE1 blocked the formation... Read More
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Non-drug treatment may reverse Alzheimer’s-Associated Memory
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was officially recognized over a hundred years ago, but there’s still no effective treatment. About... Read More
Science
Women and Alzheimer’s: National Women’s Health Week
Women in their 60’s are two times as likely to get Alzheimer’s as they are breast cancer, and 2/3... Read More
Science
Can the Effects of Early Alzheimer’s Be Reversed?
Across the globe, the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment are increasing. More than 5 million Americans are... Read More
Science
Integrative Medicine: Healing the Brain Through Scientifically Tested, Whole Body Treatment (part 2)
AFFIRMATIVhealth is a physician-owned company offering the RE:mind program, an integrative approach to taking control of your own... Read More
Science
Integrative Medicine: Healing the Brain Through Scientifically Tested, Whole Body Treatment (part 1)
In the world of health care, medicine can take the forms of conventional medicine, alternative medicine, complementary medicine, or... Read More
Physiology
Physiology
Is Your Environment Increasing Your Risk for Dementia? A Systematic Review
As the incidence rates of dementia climb across the globe, the need to identify modifiable risk factors, preventive measures,... Read More
Physiology
Brain Atrophy in Cognitively Normal Adults Whose Mothers had Alzheimer’s Disease
Besides age, having a family history of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most significant risk factor for AD. Researchers... Read More
Physiology
Finnish Multidomain Intervention for Cognitive Decline: the FINGER Study
Researchers have linked Alzheimer’s disease risk to modifiable lifestyle factors, including: low education, midlife hypertension, midlife obesity, diabetes, physical... Read More
Physiology
Reversal of Cognitive Decline
Across the globe, there has been an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment in the populace. More... Read More
Physiology
Effects of Tooth Loss and Apolipoprotein E ɛ4 Allele on Mild Memory Impairment
The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are increasing globally. Research has identified an association between inflammation in the... Read More
Physiology
Is There a Link Between a Stronger Heart and a Healthier Mind?
Worldwide, the leading cause of disability and dependence in older adults is dementia. As the life expectancy of the... Read More
Physiology
Impact of Brain Fitness on the Hippocampus in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment
It has been reported that sleep apnea, stress, anxiety, obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, depression, insomnia, and low levels of... Read More
Physiology
Blood Pressure Levels and Brain Atrophy in the Elderly
When MRI scans are conducted on elderly people, global brain atrophy (reduction of brain volume) is a common... Read More
Physiology
Role of Tau in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by extracellular (outside of cells) ‘amyloid plaques’ composed of deposits of protein called Aβ,... Read More
Exercise
Exercise
Reversal of Cognitive Decline
Across the globe, there has been an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment in the populace. More... Read More
Exercise
Evaluating the Relationships between Balance, Cognition, and Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) symptoms are usually classified as cognitive decline, psychiatric manifestations (such as agitation, anxiety, and apathy), and... Read More
Exercise
Exercise Increases Hippocampal Volume and Improves Memory
The hippocampus is the area in the brain primarily associated with the formation of memories. It is believed... Read More
Exercise
Does Pairing Exercise with Rivastigmine Patch Improve Alzheimer’s Outlook?
The Rivastigmine transdermal patch is used to treat some people with dementia in Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.... Read More
Exercise
Meeting Physical Activity Recommendations has Benefits Beyond Your Waistline
Physical activity has been demonstrated to benefit brain health. However, it was previously unknown whether the existing recommendations... Read More
Exercise
Benefits of Exercise and Multicomponent Cognitive Intervention on Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is associated with a decline in cognitive function and memory. The large clinical trials evaluating pharmacological... Read More
Exercise
Physical Activity Beneficial for Individuals at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
There are numerous benefits to being physically active, such as losing weight, lowering blood pressure, preventing depression, and... Read More
Exercise
Effects of a Combined Exercise Program Using an iPad for Older Adults
The benefits of exercise have been documented in numerous studies, but in 2012 only 15% of older adults... Read More
Nutrition
Nutrition
Analysis of the MIND diet for Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s disease in Older Adults
Using diet as a treatment for conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes has been widely accepted for many years.... Read More
Nutrition
Relationship Between B-Vitamin Levels and Intake and the Development of Dementia
By 2050, it is predicted that there will be over 115 million people world-wide living with dementia1. The total... Read More
Nutrition
Is Drinking Green Tea Associated with a Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline?
Populations in different parts of the world have different beverage preferences, with Asian countries preferring green tea and Western... Read More
Nutrition
Reversal of Cognitive Decline
Across the globe, there has been an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment in the populace. More... Read More
Nutrition
Dietary Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease
The incidence rates of Alzheimer’s disease are rising across the world. One Alzheimer’s disease risk factor that is... Read More
Nutrition
Ketogenesis and Alzheimer’s disease
Under normal circumstances, glucose is the main energy substrate for the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by early... Read More
Nutrition
Probiotics Effect Central Nervous System Functions
It is estimated that 100 trillion microorganisms representing more than 500 different species inhabit the normal, healthy gastrointestinal... Read More
Nutrition
Walnut Intake Improves Memory Deficits and Learning Skills
Previous in vitro studies have shown that walnut extract can inhibit amyloid-beta (Aβ) fibrillization and solubilize its fibrils.... Read More
Nutrition
Curcumin Inhibits Formation of Amyloid β Oligomers and Fibrils, Binds Plaques, and Reduces Amyloid in Vivo
Curcumin is an anti-inflammatory molecule found in the turmeric root. Turmeric has been widely used as a preservative... Read More
Recipes
Recipes
Healthy Holiday Recipes: Take the Sugar, Gluten, and Preservatives Out and Start New Traditions for Tasty and Nutritious Holiday Meals
Many traditional holiday appetizer and dinner recipes are loaded with sugar, corn syrup, gluten, and all sorts of processed... Read More
Recipes
Part 3: Stocking Up on Staples
Now that the Great Kitchen Clean-Out is complete, you are one step closer to Letting Go of Gluten and... Read More
Sleep
Sleep
Use of Melatonin for Cognitive Function and Sleep in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
The process of Alzheimer’s development and progression is often accompanied by neurobehavioral changes including disrupted sleep, especially night time... Read More
Sleep
Reversal of Cognitive Decline
Across the globe, there has been an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment in the populace. More... Read More
Sleep
Addressing Insomnia in Older Adults with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Instead of Drugs
Approximately 30% to 50% of adults experience problems with insomnia. The prevalence of insomnia is more common in older... Read More
Sleep
Vascular Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease: The Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person has one or more pauses in breathing, or very... Read More
Sleep
Role of Melatonin Supplementation in Neurodegenerative Disorders
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the human brain. It helps regulate other hormones... Read More
Sleep
Melatonin for Cognitive Function and Sleep in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
There is emerging evidence connecting poor sleep quality and Alzheimer’s disease. The Brain Science Institute states that patients... Read More
Sleep
Sleep Deprivation Associated with Increased Food Intake
35% of Americans report getting less than 7 hours of sleep during a typical 24-hour period, 48% report... Read More
Stress
Stress
Reversal of Cognitive Decline
Across the globe, there has been an increased incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment in the populace. More... Read More
Stress
Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Music Therapy: Singing for the Brain Improves Relations and Mood
Music therapy involves using music to try and produce a psychological impact on an individual by improving mood, reducing... Read More
Stress
Perceived Caregiver Stress in Cognitive Impairment
Cross sectional studies have reported a tremendous amount of stress in individuals who are caring for a patient... Read More
Stress
Stress Hormones and the Implications for Memory
Stress can come in many different forms. In animal research it is often identified as psychosocial stress or... Read More
Stress
Mindfulness Practice Leads to Increases in Regional Brain Gray Matter Density
Mindful meditation has been reported to produce positive effects that last beyond the time an individual is actually... Read More
Stress
Blood Pressure Levels and Brain Atrophy in the Elderly
When MRI scans are conducted on elderly people, global brain atrophy (reduction of brain volume) is a common... Read More
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Gathering Your Medical Genealogy
Providing a good medical and family history is a crucial way you can help your healthcare provider make correct... Read More
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The ABCs of Patient Advocacy
Navigating your way through the current medical system may feel daunting and difficult – What questions do you ask?... Read More
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What To Do If Your Parent Is Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s
Receiving news that your parent has Alzheimer’s disease is difficult and life altering to say the least, even if... Read More
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Connecting with Nature through Parks, Beaches, and Trails will Trump Any Video Game or Movie
As classrooms get larger and the needs of the students more disparate, teachers are leaning more towards technology to... Read More
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Remembering the Person You Love, Admire, & have been Inspired By
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. We wanted to start the month with this captivating photo series entitled... Read More
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Still Alice Author, Lisa Genova, Delivers Inspired Ted Talk on Alzheimer’s
Lisa Genova is the talented author behind the book and movie entitled Still Alice, about an accomplished Harvard professor... Read More
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Ladies, Your Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Brain Health: What’s Your Health Style?
Wondering how you are doing on health behaviors? Did you know that your sleep habits, exercise routine, food choices,... Read More
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Women and Alzheimer’s: National Women’s Health Week
Women in their 60’s are two times as likely to get Alzheimer’s as they are breast cancer, and 2/3... Read More
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10 Steps to Make Life Visually Friendly for those with Alzheimer’s
More than 60% of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease will have a decline in some type of visual capacity, with... Read More