by Paul Winner | Feb 18, 2018 | General Brain Health
In general, as we age, we tend to find it more difficult to learn new information and recall memories. By exercising the brain and the various aspects of brain function, we can maintain or improve our brain fitness. Mental challenges in multiple domains are necessary...
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 28, 2018 | Migraines
Physical Activity for Mitigating Pediatric Post-Concussive Symptoms A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that children and adolescents who continued their physical activities within one week of an acute concussion had a...
by Paul Winner | Jan 21, 2018 | General Brain Health
Delicious and loaded with a variety of important nutrients, blueberries may promote longevity by improving brain and cardiovascular function. Subsequently, there are plenty of reasons why blueberries should be a part of your daily diet. The protective health benefits...
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 | Jan 8, 2018 | Migraines
According to a study from the University of Eastern Finland, there may be a higher risk of chronic headache from low vitamin D levels. The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study (KIHD), published in the journal Scientific Reports, examined whether an...
by Paul Winner | Feb 26, 2017 | General Brain Health
Sleep happens in various stages. These stages of sleep have important impacts on our health, including many aspects of cognitive function. Machines that monitor sleep show that our brain is extremely active during these stages. Stage one is the initial stage where we...
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...
by Paul Winner | Jan 29, 2017 | Alzheimer's Disease
In the search for lifestyle strategies that slow cognitive decline associated with aging, medical researchers have been investigating the protective effects that certain dietary regimens could have on the brain. A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s &...
