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The trace mineral that slows brain aging and helps after stroke
Selenium is a trace mineral, which means the body only needs small amounts of it. But the flip side of this is that, without that small but necessary amount, things can start to go wrong. Selenium...
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Half a million medical records link viruses to neurodegeneration
A review of about 500,000 medical records has revealed that severe viral infections increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Scientists from the National...
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The habit the healthiest and happiest seniors practice
Nothing can stop the march of time or the changes it makes to our bodies. But there’s plenty we can do to slow those changes down — and possibly even avoid the most common, physical and mental...
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10 neurotoxic pesticides linked to Parkinson’s
For many years, science has considered the brain neurotransmitter dopamine to be a key player in Parkinson’s disease. In scans of patients with Parkinson’s, scientists have been able to see the loss...
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How age, diabetes and dementia intersect
No doubt you’ve heard of type 2 diabetes (T2D). But what about type 3 diabetes? Type 3 diabetes is the name some scientists are giving to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. According to the Mayo...
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Alzheimer’s drug’s accelerated approval leads to deadly stroke
Ever hear the expression, “Out of the frying pan, into the fire”? It means trading one bad thing for something else even worse. In healthcare, that expression would apply when a drug meant to treat a...
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How junk food interferes with brain-cleaning deep sleep
Making up for too little sleep by slugging coffee and energy drinks may get you through the day, but in the long run sets you up for disease. That’s because it interrupts your circadian rhythm, the...
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Why defeating Alzheimer’s starts in your bedroom
The idea that there’s an intimate connection between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease is not a new one. The amount of sleep disruption that comes with Alzheimer’s generally depends on the stage of the...
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The nutrient deficiency driving age-related memory loss
Lifestyle is an important component of aging well. Study after study has shown that if we don’t maintain a healthy diet, skip the cigarettes and get regular exercise, we’re in for a world of hurt as...
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Moderate drinking’s brain-changing effects on the heart
Over the years there’s been a lot of research into the health benefits — and negative effects — of drinking alcohol in moderation. It can certainly be confusing, but some reported benefits seem to...
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12 surprising ways air conditioning affects us
It’s been a hot, muggy month so far. Even here in coastal Maine, where we enjoy sea breezes and temperatures are generally lower, I’ve been wishing for an air conditioner lately. Then again, maybe...
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The mineral that works like ‘insurance’ against dementia
A magnesium deficiency is something you really want to avoid. Being low on magnesium can put you at risk for conditions ranging from low thyroid, asthma and migraines to diabetes, hypertension, and...
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Two kinds of fat your brain needs to reduce stroke risk
There are two major reasons that heart disease and vascular issues scare the pants off most of us… Number one, they are common. And number two, they are the leaders of hospitalization, disability and...
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Huge study shows fitness is Alzheimer’s kryptonite
We all know that if we want to stay healthy, we have to stay active. Yet, for many of us, fitting exercise into our daily schedule can be a challenge, making it all too easy to make excuses instead of...
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4 drugs that can give you dementia
If it’s not shocking enough that dementia kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined, how about this… You may be taking a common medication right now that increases your risk of...
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The one habit crucial for stroke recovery
I love writing about discoveries that can change our lives and make us healthier. But what I really enjoy reporting on are the stories that confirm something positive that we already know. It’s...
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The Alzheimer’s symptom that signals an antioxidant intervention
Once you’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, there’s little that can be done to change or reverse the symptoms that gradually rob you of your memory and your personality. That’s why prevention and...
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Can napping save you from brain shrinkage?
Many people who nap often say that after a quick snooze, they feel sharper and more alert and see a boost in their mood. Plus, a nap is more effective than caffeine for overcoming that midafternoon...
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What receding gums signal about this shrinking organ
Ever since we’ve found that the mouth appears to be the gateway to both health and disease in the body, I’ve been taking extra-good care with my oral hygiene. And it’s a good thing. Poor dental...
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Fluctuating cholesterol: Causes and links to dementia
Forever it seemed that the only things concerning the medical community about cholesterol were high levels and an inconsistent link to heart disease. But quite a bit of research over the last couple...
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