What factors affect our brain health? What can we do to protect our brains from premature aging, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia? Scientists, doctors, patients, and caregivers share insights here about brain health.
Human beings have always been fascinated by the brain. Although scientific knowledge about this 1.3 kg of fragile substance embedded in our cranium has…
For people concerned about cognitive decline, improving and maintaining memory is incredibly important. But can you actually optimize your brain and slow the progression…
One reader recently wrote to us concerned that they have Alzheimer’s. “My memory has gotten a lot worse,” this Being Patient reader commented. “I…
While Alzheimer’s disease isn’t curable, research shows it may be preventable or postponable by controlling lifestyle factors like diet. Yet, with so many diets…
Cognitive decline and dementia already affect more than 55 million people worldwide. This number is projected to skyrocket over the next few decades as…
Two years ago, I started waking up exhausted. It didn’t matter how long I slept. I’d find myself nodding off at my computer. Whenever…
Mushrooms have a long history of medicinal and culinary use due to their richness in nutrients; they are packed with vitamins, minerals, and dietary…
Intermittent fasting has become a popular dietary approach to help people lose or manage their weight. It has also been promoted as a way…
Age remains the chief predictor of Alzheimer’s, and as the world’s population skews older, dementia rates are rising: Globally, cases are expected to triple…
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely,…
The vitamins and minerals we get via the foods we eat play essential roles in our overall brain health. So, could an over-the-counter multivitamin…
There’s a great deal of interest from scientists and the public alike in how we can keep our minds sharp and our brains healthy…
In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the realms of neuroscience and…
Heard of probiotics? They’re those pills — often found in a refrigerated section of the vitamins aisle at your local pharmacy or natural grocer…
Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to…