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Ancient Brain, Modern World: Unpacking the Mind-Body Connection

Over the past five years, I have seen more commercials for Prevagen than I can count. You know, it's the pill that is touted as the...

6 min

5 Steps to Freedom: How to Liberate Yourself from the Standard American Diet

Stavanger is one of Norway’s oldest cities. The first time I visited, I wandered into the city center and marveled at the cobblestone...

7 min

The Surprising Truth About Diabetes & Dementia

Studies show type 2 diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer's - the most common form of dementia - by 56%. In fact, type 2 diabetes...

5 min

The Key to Making & Breaking Habits

Habits shape who we are and we can use them to be the people we want to be. For those of us who are passionate about dementia risk...

4 min

Simple Ways to Stimulate the Brain & Reduce Your Dementia Risk

We used to believe that you’re born with all the brain cells you will ever have…but we were wrong. It turns out that we can create new brain

3 min

5 Healthy Habits to Cut the Risk of Alzheimer's by 60%

A new study by the National Institutes of Health shows the combination of exercise, diet, and three other healthy habits slash the chance of

4 min

Why Menopause is a Risky Time for Your Brain...and How to Protect Yourself.

Women are twice as likely as men to get Alzheimer’s during their lifetime. New research sheds light on the reasons why and what you can do a

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