There is no medication that stops the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But a large review of studies shows one activity does what no drug can: It actually reverses the brain disease.
Over the years, much research has shown that exercise improves memory and thinking ability in healthy people. But there was little data on whether it helped people who already had the disease.… Read More
The average American consumes 19.5 teaspoons (82 grams) of sugar every day. That’s about 66 pounds a year.1
And it’s killing us.
Now, a new breakthrough study adds one more major health scourge to the list.
… Read MoreThanks to its high levels of antioxidants, drinking tea is linked to lower risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Now, a new study finds its benefits don’t end there. It found that tea drinkers cut their chances of dementia in half.
And if Alzheimer’s runs in your family, tea is even more protective. People who inherit ApoE4, the so-called “Alzheimer’s gene,” reduce their risk 86% by drinking tea regularly.… Read More
In a groundbreaking study that could redefine aging, researchers have found that marijuana improves memory and learning in elderly lab animals.
Human brain function begins a gradual decline as early as age 25. Our brain’s white matter begins decreasing and our brain cells’ ability to communicate deteriorates.
Your brain shrinks as you get older. At birth, it weighs about 400 grams.… Read More
Can eating fish—or taking fish oil supplements—actually prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
For years, the research has been contradictory. Some studies found the old saying about fish being “brain food” is true. Others showed no benefit.
Now, a major new analysis by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California provides a definitive answer. And it may have uncovered the reason for the previous conflicting results…
… Read MoreAlzheimer’s is one of the most feared diseases on earth. So when people start to forget things, it’s natural that they worry. They wonder if they are having normal “senior moments,” or if it’s an early sign of dementia.
Dr. Paul Nussbaum is one of the world’s leading authorities on healthy brain aging. In this exclusive video interview, he reveals how you can tell the difference between senior moments and early signs of Alzheimer’s.… Read More