by Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN | May 6, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, General Brain Health
The FDA has recently approved the first blood test that indicates the presence of bleeding in the brain from mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). This new test is intended to identify certain patients who do not need imaging to determine whether they have intracranial...
by Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN | Mar 4, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease
Cognitive training exercises may be effective at improving or delaying age-related cognitive decline, according to a report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). The report examined a systematic review of randomized controlled...
by Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN | Feb 11, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease
A blood test that screens for the presence and buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain decades before the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms could be a promising and widely accessible way to detect Alzheimer’s disease early. Studies have indicated that the pathology of...
by Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN | Feb 4, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease
Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN Benefits of Controlling Blood Pressure Controlled blood pressure is advantageous to our overall health and longevity. In addition to providing benefits to our cardiovascular system, optimal blood pressure management also improves...
by Paul Winner | Jan 14, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease
Untreated Hearing Loss May Accelerate Cognitive Decline and Dementia Evidence suggests that age-related hearing loss, particularly in those over the age of 65, can lead to cognitive decline and dementia if left untreated. Impairments in communication and psychosocial...
by Paul Winner | Feb 12, 2017 | Alzheimer's Disease
What is The MIND Diet? The MIND diet is based on the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approach to Systolic Hypertension) diets, with an emphasis on natural plant-based foods and limited consumption of saturated fats and animal-based foods. The MIND diet, which is...