Yoga Improves Mental Sharpness Better Than Brain Training
Brain training is one of the newest ways to prevent the memory problems of aging and fight off dementia.
Lumosity and other computer programs offer mental exercises that help boost memory and intellectual agility. In recent years, as concern about Alzheimer’s has grown, the popularity of brain training has exploded. Worldwide revenues of these products is expected to top $700 million in the next few years.… Read More
Dr. Eliaz: These Supplements Build a Better Brain
By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D.
In my last column I told you about foods that keep you mentally sharp.
But there is another way to fuel your brain for maximum cognitive performance—nutritional supplements. Let me explain…
Heavy metals and toxins can accumulate in the body and brain. They come from the environment, personal care products, non-organic foods, and other sources. In other words, they are almost impossible to avoid.… Read More
Dental X-Rays Double Your Chances of a Brain Tumor
You’re in the dentist chair to get your teeth cleaned and sooner or later your hygienist or dentist is likely to say, “It’s time for your annual X-rays.”
Here’s why you should just say “no.”
For years, dentists and the American Dental Association (ADA) have told us that we need yearly “bitewing” X-rays. They are required to find cavities that a visual exam might have overlooked, we are told.… Read More
Dr. Eliaz: The Right Diet for a Better Brain
By Dr. Isaac Eliaz, M.D.
It’s easy to lose track of a few details at times. We call them “senior moments.” But they can happen at any age.
When forgetfulness happens regularly, it is called something else: brain fog. Think of it as a form of slow, steady cognitive decline.
The medical and mental health establishments don’t recognize brain fog as an actual condition.… Read More
Study: Multivitamin Supplement May Reverse Brain Aging
A dietary supplement blend has shown remarkable anti-aging properties in a new study.
The supplement appears to prevent and even reverse the decline in brain structure associated with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers said.
Dr. Jennifer Lemon is a research associate at McMaster University in Canada. She led the study. The brain effects of the supplement left her “shocked, along with everybody else,” she said.… Read More
