Sleep, Memory Loss, and Dementia. Sleep is exceptionally important for our overall health… Maybe most importantly, our brain’s health. A recent paper in JAMA Neurology 2021, “Association of Short and Long Sleep Duration With Amyloid-β Burden and Cognition in Aging” looks at sleep duration in relation to memory loss and the development of amyloid plaques […]
Early Retirement Leads To Dementia?
Working Later In Life Associated With Reduced Risk Of Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline. A recent paper published in the journal SSM Population Health looked at 20,000 people aged 55 to 75 years of age looking at age of retirement and risk of cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease and it’s early manifestations like cognitive impairment and […]
Diet and Alzheimer’s Dementia Risk
Is your diet setting you up to suffer the absolutely devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease? It’s an excellent question. Contrary to what so many think of Alzheimer’s disease, it begins decades before you ever have a warning symptom. It should be noted that there appear to be many things that may lead to Alzheimer’s dementia. […]
Common Medications and Your Brain, Anti-Cholinergics
Many people are unaware that even common over the counter medicines come with very significant risks. You may very likely be taking some of these right now… especially if you have allergies or other common symptoms. “Scientists have linked anticholinergic drugs cognitive problems among older adults for at least 10 years. A 2013, study by […]
A Medical Neurologist ‘Weighs In’ on Diet
How To Reduce Your Risks Of Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias, Improve Your Blood Sugar, Have More Energy, Lose Weight, and Feel Better! These are quotes from Neurologist and researcher, David Perlmutter. He is a Medical Doctor that had the unfortunate circumstance of watching his neurosurgeon father slip into Alzheimer’s dementia. This led him to start […]
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