Losing your memory, becoming forgetful, and being unable to think clearly is a common fear that most people have as they get older. In fact, the idea that aging naturally results in memory problems and cognitive issues has become such…
It’s no secret that Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia don’t just appear out of nowhere. By the time the first signs of significant cognitive decline begin to surface, your brain has already been on a downward decline for…
You may be surprised to learn that inflammation plays a crucial role in Alzheimer’s-related memory and cognitive losses. When inflammation in the brain is reduced, memory can be restored, even in brains already affected by Alzheimer’s. What is the secret…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease that affects millions of people around the world, progressively damaging the central nervous system and leading to severe physical and cognitive impairments. While there is no known cure for MS, recent discoveries have…
Think you’re doing everything possible to protect your brain and maintain your memory as you age? Well, here’s an additional technique that could help you stave off Alzheimer’s: learning a second language. Research has shown that being bilingual can delay…
Imagine this: you’re sitting down to take a memory test and you find that your brain just isn’t working the way it used to. You’re struggling to remember even the simplest of things. Your once sharp and quick mind feels…
Going to the beach or spending time outdoors in the sunshine may be synonymous with fun, but lately, it seems like we can’t escape the warnings about how dangerous those rays can be for our skin. While it’s true that…
The federal government has been arguing against recognizing the medical value of marijuana, claiming it is a dangerous drug. However, it is already patenting marijuana extracts for health-related uses and is set to grant a license to GW Pharmaceuticals for…
Imagine realizing that your memory isn’t up to snuff. You might find it hard to remember a new person you just met or the title of a movie you just saw. These early memory lapses could signal the first stages…
We all know the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, but did you know that another key factor in keeping your memory intact as you age is pulse wave velocity (PWV)? PWV measures how flexible your arteries are by…
Maintaining a healthy body through proper diet and exercise is crucial for living a long, fulfilling life. However, keeping your mind healthy is just as important, especially as we grow older and become more susceptible to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.…
A stroke can significantly impact your life, leaving you with paralysis or disability, and it’s the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S. What’s more alarming is that up to 80% of strokes are preventable. The existing health system…