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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

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

Exercise
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
Featured Posts
Featured Posts
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

Featured Posts
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

Featured Posts
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

Science
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
Let’s Get Cooking with Berries!
Earlier this week we shared information about the power of berries. Click here if you missed it. We would... Read More

Recipes
Hibiscus Pomegranate Cooler: A Splash of Summer so Tasty that you will Forget it is Healthy
Are you looking for a cool beverage to add to your summer menu that isn’t loaded with artificial sweeteners,... Read More

Recipes
Out with the Sugar and Unhealthy Fats to Make Room for Brain Healthy Foods: Stocking the Kitchen for the Mediterranean Diet
Once you decide to give the brain boosting Mediterranean Diet a try, you will realize that corn syrup, butter,... Read More

Recipes
Mediterranean Diet Nutritional Powerhouse: Avocado and Fava Bean Salad
The Mediterranean Diet recommends eating a plant-based diet as the primary portion of the foods we consume daily. One... Read More

Recipes
Mediterranean Diet Recipe Box: Layered Vegetable Torte Brings Beautiful Colors and Bright Flavors to your Table
You can’t talk about the Mediterranean Diet without talking about the inherent beauty of the deep colors of vegetables... Read More

Recipes
Mediterranean Diet Favorite Recipe: Savory Roasted Chickpeas Make a Tasty and Crunchy Snack
When I asked Allison McKeany, the RE:mind program dietitian, for her favorite Mediterranean diet recipes she said the Blue... Read More

Recipes
Nutty Coconut Granola Crunch
Possible Adjustments: You can customize this recipe to meet your personal taste. You may add dried fruit or seeds... Read More

Recipes
Is Soaking Nuts Really Necessary?
Have you ever eaten a large serving of nuts and felt a little unsettled later? Perhaps you even saw... Read More

Recipes
Walnuts for Dessert: a Gustatory Experience
GUSTATION: A FANCY WORD FOR TASTE Gustation (taste) is the sensory response produced when something in the mouth reacts... 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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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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Giving and Thanks: A New Way to Think About Family Gatherings
During the holidays people often focus on giving and thanks. I encourage you to add a new activity to... Read More

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Keeping Calm During Uncertain Times: Connect with Your Community to Find Joy
The lead-up to the presidential election and the aftermath have been stressful for most Americans, regardless of which political... Read More

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Patient Advocacy from A to G: Tips for Successfully Communicating with Medical Professionals
There is likely no individual who cares more about your health outcomes than you, and next your closest loved... Read More

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Resource Book List
This is a collection of book titles that members of the AFFIRMATIV health team have found to be informative.... Read More