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09/03/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers CONFIRM: Natural omega-3 fatty acids prevent Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death for Americans. It’s a devastating brain disease that impacts memory, behavior, and thinking, and although its growing prevalence has spurred a rise in research into the illness, there remains no cure. For now, the best thing you can do if you are concerned about Alzheimer’s […]

08/06/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Brain-boosting food: Fish prevents Parkinson’s disease

Those of us who grew up in the 1980s are familiar with Parkinson’s disease because we have watched in shock as its effects have slowly ravaged the body of one of our most beloved actors: Michael J. Fox. More recently, news broke that Alan Alda, best known for his role as Capt. Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” […]

07/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Is brain calcification the cause of Alzheimer’s disease?

As Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow in prevalence around the world, scientists are searching frantically for a cure. Of course, it’s very difficult to find a solution to the problem without knowing what causes it. There are lots of theories about the role that could be played by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, but little […]

07/22/2018 / By Mike Adams

Toxic food causes Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Groundbreaking docu-series launches Monday, featuring food scientist Mike Adams

If you want to live a life with full brain function and “cognitive longevity,” you’ll absolutely want to watch the docu-series episodes of the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Summit which begins tomorrow. I’m one of the featured speakers for the event, and my segment that airs tomorrow is entitled, “Toxic Food – Uncovering the suppressed truth.” […]

07/01/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Good fats, antioxidants, and sunshine: A recipe for beating Alzheimer’s

Two studies that were conducted at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), Bordeaux Population Health (Bordeaux University) show that vitamin D deficiency can contribute to increasing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially if the person also doesn’t have a storage of “good fats” and antioxidant carotenoids. The studies led by Inserm […]

06/11/2018 / By Joel M. Harrison

Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are two entirely different things

Many of us still interchange Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It can be a little confusing, especially since they’re both related to memory loss and the deterioration of our cognitive abilities, but this can be easily remedied with a short explanation. In essence, dementia is an overall term used to categorize a group of symptoms and […]

06/06/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Study: Your immune system has a memory of illness

Your immune system is an incredible thing; it defends your body against pathogenic bacteria on a daily basis, and it functions without you ever even having to think about it. And, let’s be honest, it’s kind of a thankless job. Many people don’t even remember to think about their immune systems until they’re sick. But […]

05/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

10 Yummy, brain-boosting foods that prevent neurocognitive decline

For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions in problem-solving abilities are all part of the cognitive decline. Some cases, however, are more severe, […]

05/09/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Experts warn that it just takes ONE sleepless night to dramatically increase your risk of Alzheimer’s

The health-conscious do their best to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, minimize stress, and sleep well. But they may not live to a happy old age if they have trouble sleeping. A research team headed by Dr. Ehsan Shokri-Kojori, from the U.S. National Institutes of Health found that just one sleepless night significantly raised levels […]

04/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

“Beet” it! A compound found in this superfood may help slow Alzheimer’s

You can now add one more benefit to eating beets – that is, slowing down the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study, the extracts of beets contain a compound called betanin which could help prevent the building up of misfolded proteins and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies conducted by other […]

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