I had a peaceful and relaxing Christmas with my family—and I hope you did, too. I’m especially thankful you’re here with me today, taking a break from some of the holiday merry-making, as I [...]
Category: Alzheimer’s disease
This holiday favorite helps detect early signs of dementia
Almost everyone misplaces their keys, their wallet, or their phone from time to time. But experiencing that kind of age-related lapse in memory doesn’t necessarily mean you’re on the road to [...]
Don’t be fooled by the headlines—statins DO cause cognitive decline
A few weeks ago, a new, small, poorly designed study made headlines with the outrageous claim that taking a cholesterol-lowering statin drug doesn’t cause cognitive decline. In fact, the [...]
Optimal levels of THIS vitamin can protect you against dementia and Type II diabetes
Yesterday, I wrote about the ability of vitamin D—at the right doses—to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), dementia, and Type II diabetes. And now, two [...]
Common over-the-counter and prescription drugs linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Yesterday, I reported how certain prescription drugs can increase the risk of suffering a debilitating fall, even among middle-aged adults. But really—that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it [...]
Doctor-recommended treatment skyrockets Alzheimer’s risk in men
As you know, most men who get prostate cancer as they get older die with it, not because of it. But overtreatment is a massive problem in today’s world. And men diagnosed with even the typical, [...]
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of good health
Today, I thought we’d complement this 4th of July week by talking about your freedom to make choices about your health. Of course, the idea of protecting “choice” should apply to all aspects of [...]
Regain your independence by reversing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
This 4th of July week, I’ve been talking all about your independence. And how one key way to maintain it is to break away from the crony, corporatist big food industry by filling your kitchen [...]
Even low doses of this key vitamin boost cognition in older women
I’m always impressed by studies on vitamin D that showcase its many health benefits—especially its effect on cognitive health. So, I was particularly interested in a new study that looked at [...]
Your diet at any stage in life DOES matter
There’s a new study making its rounds in the mainstream press—one that basically gave people a free pass to eat all the junk they want without having to worry about developing Alzheimer’s disease [...]
