On Tuesday, I reported on a groundbreaking, new study conducted by U.S. researchers that nails down five real risk factors for developing cognitive decline. But in my view, the researchers missed [...]
On Tuesday, I reported on a groundbreaking, new study conducted by U.S. researchers that nails down five real risk factors for developing cognitive decline. But in my view, the researchers missed [...]
Older adults fear Alzheimer’s disease (AD) more than almost any other condition (outranked only by cancer). And a lot of that fear stems from the great unknown. Mainstream medicine simply hasn’t [...]
Americans are eating more nuts and less sugar today than they did in 1970. But that’s about the only portion of good news in a new government report from the United States Department of [...]
Today, I’m continuing my series about “smart” foods that boost brain health. Yesterday, I covered fish, berries, herbs and spices, and nuts. And today, I’ll tell you about three more. [...]
In Tuesday’s Daily Dispatch, I brought the bears out of hibernation. We discussed how grizzlies and brown bears get plenty of heart- and brain-healthy omega-3s because of all the wild-caught [...]
You may have seen the recent headlines attempting to discount the importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids found in cold-water fish (particularly salmon) and nuts. But after taking a closer [...]
This week, I previewed the early results from the “90+ Study,” which focuses on the diet and lifestyle habits of 1,900 men and women who researchers call the “oldest old.” Researchers at the [...]
Research shows 80 percent of the chronic diseases affecting Americans relate directly to inadequate nutrition. Yet most doctors only receive a few hours of training regarding this complex subject [...]
The New York Times recently ran a tragic story on the difficulty millions of people are experiencing when it comes to “withdrawing” from antidepressant drugs. And no wonder people want to get off [...]
During this time of year, the sun is high enough in the sky (typically between about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) to activate your skin’s natural production of vitamin D. So, do your best to make it [...]