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Brain-Boosting Milkshake Helps Alzheimer’s Patients, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Anti-Aging, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Nootropics and Brain Support

When it comes to Alzheimer’s, Big Pharma is a big fail.

Their drug treatments don’t work very well. They are expensive. And even worse, the side effects can be more harmful than the disease.1

But now there’s hope that Alzheimer’s can be treated naturally. A new study found that a nutritional drink boosts memory in early Alzheimer’s patients.2

European researchers found that Alzheimer’s patients who drank a multi-nutrient supplement once a day showed brain benefits in two areas.… Read More

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World’s Most-Prescribed Diabetes Drug Linked to Dementia

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Health Warning

If your doctor diagnoses you with type 2 diabetes, chances are you will walk out the appointment with a prescription for metformin.

It’s by far the world’s most popular diabetes drug.1 More than 48 million prescriptions are filled every year just in the U.S.2 As you might guess, the medication is a huge profit-maker for drug companies. It brings in more than $1.5 billion a year for Big Pharma.… Read More

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Are These Popular Drugs Shrinking Your Brain?

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Anti-Aging, Cognitive Health, Featured Article, Longevity

A common class of drug is linked to brain damage in seniors, a new study reveals. They are called anticholinergics (ACHs). And they  include big-selling over-the-counter drugs like Benadryl and Tylenol PM.

They block acetylcholine production in the brain. It’s a critical neurotransmitter. Your brain needs it for muscle control, motivation, attention, and arousal.1

Previous studies found using these drugs can raise your risk of cognitive decline by more than 50%.… Read More

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Bad Temper? Your Cat May Be to Blame

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article, Nootropics and Brain Support

If you find yourself flying off the handle, it might be due to an infection you got from your cat.

That’s the surprising conclusion of a study just published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. It looked at people with anger issues.

Scientists found that those with a condition called Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) were more than twice as likely to be infected with toxoplasma.… Read More

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Did Fred Astaire Know the Secret to Beating Alzheimer’s?

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article, Nootropics and Brain Support

What’s the simplest way to cut your risk of Alzheimer’s in half?

It’s not a strict diet regimen. It’s not brain games on the computer. And it’s definitely not a drug.

UCLA researchers say you can dance your way to a better memory.1 In fact, any activity that gets the blood moving can stave off the dreaded condition, according to the new study.… Read More

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Doctors Who Take Big Pharma Cash Prescribe Pricier Drugs, Study Finds

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Big Pharma, Cognitive Health, Featured Article, Health Warning

In one year, they gave away $3.49 billion. One lucky person got a $43.9 million windfall.

Sound like the lottery?

Nope. That’s how much money Big Pharma gave to doctors in one year.1

What do the doctors do in return? Prescribe pricey brand-name drugs so pharmaceutical companies can rack up huge profits.2

Greedy pharmaceutical companies already enjoy a $300 billion global market.… Read More