Can Fasting Stave Off Alzheimer’s?
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| March 25th, 2022
The longer you use a car, a cell phone, or any other tool, the more likely it is going to break down. Parts wear…
Worried About Cognitive Decline? Try Piano Lessons
By
Nicholas Chan
| February 15th, 2022
Researchers have long been studying the therapeutic benefits of listening to music, and how it can stimulate brain regions that regulate cognition, movement, emotions,…
Ben Bikman: Understanding Metabolism For Better Brain Health
By
Nicholas Chan
| February 3rd, 2022
Glucose is one of the brain’s main sources of fuel, providing energy for our body’s cells. But the brain’s ability to metabolize glucose becomes…
The Truth About Brain Boosting Supplements
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| January 27th, 2022
What if you could augment your brain — becoming smarter, more focused, and more aware — for the price of $50 a month? Or,…
Dementia Cases Will Soar—With Major Geographic Disparities
By
Nicholas Chan
| January 26th, 2022
A new study predicts dementia cases will rise three-fold. Developing countries are expected to be the hardest hit. Eastern sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and…
Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Early Detection
By
Nicholas Chan
| January 5th, 2022
Scientists have their eyes set on spotting Alzheimer’s early. The earlier the disease can be diagnosed, the better the chance that a combination of…
Must-Read: The Brain Health Benefits of Reading
By
Alma Erro
| December 3rd, 2021
Science shows that reading is one among other intellectual activities that is intricately linked with our brain health and social skills. Throughout the COVID-19…
Probing the Link Between Chronic Pain and Cognitive Impairment
By
Nicholas Chan
| December 2nd, 2021
Experts estimate that roughly one in five older adults experience physical pain that lasts for three or more months. This persistent pain (a term…
New Era for Alzheimer’s Trials: Blood Tests Bring Younger Participants
By
Alexandra Marvar
| November 11th, 2021
New clinical trials on memory loss interventions are currently enrolling healthy participants with key Alzhemier’s biomarkers as young as 55 years old. Tau and…
Seeking Physical Exercise’s Brain Health Benefits in Saunas and Hot Tubs
By
Suzanne Zuppello
| August 10th, 2021
Early research shows that consistent use of saunas or hot tubs may offer similar health benefits to traditional aerobic exercise — including lowering a…
Dementia Cases Are On the Rise, But Lifestyle Choices May Reduce Risk
By
Suzanne Zuppello
| July 27th, 2021
Scientists predict that access to education will reduce one’s risk of dementia, while other lifestyle factors, like smoking and diet, will contribute to the…
The Link Between Energy Deficiency in the Brain and Alzheimer’s
By
Nicholas Chan
| July 23rd, 2021
Research has shown that glucose levels, the brain’s primary source of fuel, in the central nervous system diminishes in aging, and some researchers suggest that…
Improving Health and Quality of Life for Long-Term Care Residents: Sit Less, Move More
By
Kirsten Dillon
| July 5th, 2021
Sitting around is a known risk factor for disease and disability. Yet, when older adults start to lose independence — becoming less functional physically…
On Neuroscientist On Fighting Pandemic ‘Brain Fog’
By
Nicholas Chan
| March 12th, 2021
Neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier, author of “Biohack Your Brain,” discusses the symptoms of stress-related brain fog and strategies to combat it. During these unprecedented times,…
Super Agers’ Increased Alzheimer’s Resistance
By
Vipul Kamani
| January 25th, 2021
There are a lot of unanswered questions about Alzheimer’s, but one thing the Alzheimer’s community knows well is that getting older is the disease’s…