In my view, a new study published in Neurology should finally put to rest the long-held, but flawed theory that amyloid protein plaques in the brain cause Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia. [...]
Category: Brain Health
The one medical screening you SHOULD get when you turn 65
Mainstream medical experts continue to push “routine” cancer screenings onto older Americans. Yet, they don’t take the same aggressive approach when it comes to routine screenings for dementia. [...]
Social isolation can cause brain shrinkage—but doing this can fix it
For many weeks now, people in most parts of the country have been staying home and practicing social isolation in an attempt to help “flatten the curve” of new coronavirus cases. But social [...]
Prominent neurologist finally recommends this safe, effective, science-backed tool to prevent Alzheimer’s
I recently came across an essay by a prominent neurologist admitting that it’s time to “consider” vitamin D for the prevention and management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Gee, ya think?! A wealth [...]
These five medical myths just won’t go away
The past few weeks have seen an abundance of medical misinformation swirling around social media. Unfortunately, taking it all too seriously has had devastating effects on both the economy and on [...]
Rule out dementia in minutes with two easy non-invasive tests
Mainstream medical research has thrown billions of dollars into two failed “decades of the brain.” Yet, they still have no standard, affordable test to screen for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or [...]
Another holiday spice holds promise against Alzheimer’s
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]