Few other diagnoses come with more uncertainty…or fear…than dementia. Not knowing if you’ll remember your grandchildren’s faces. Not being able to care for others…or even yourself. It’s no surprise that depression and dementia usually go hand-in-hand.
Everyone believes that depression is just a symptom of dementia. And it makes sense. Imagine learning you have dementia. It might be hard to look at the future with any sense of hope.… Read More
Telomeres are the protein “caps” of your cellular DNA. As we get older, our telomeres shrink. Every time a cell replicates, telomeres get smaller and smaller. When they get too short, they can’t divide themselves anymore. This leads to cell death. And that means showing signs of aging—and worse.
Keeping your telomeres long may hold the key to feeling—even looking—younger as you age.… Read More
You know how important eating the right foods is to your health. But so is the timing of your meals. Intermittent fasting (IF) can lead to some major health benefits. But before you get scared off by the idea of “fasting,” there are some important things you should know. Not to mention the fact that it isn’t nearly as painful or difficult as you probably imagine.… Read More
It’s an all-star herb of Chinese medicine.
It’s the 2,000 year-old secret to invigorating and cleansing the blood. Healers have used ginseng as a treatment for ailments ranging from hypertension to halitosis. Some people swear by it. Others dismiss it as snake oil. But there’s solid research to back up the health benefits of ginseng.
Here are five great reasons to try ginseng.… Read More
In normal amounts, copper is good for you. It supports soft tissue strength and blood volume. But too much can be dangerous…
If it builds up, it will make its way to your brain. Once there, it leads to brain toxicity and, ultimately, Alzheimer’s disease (AD).1 But even before that it can do plenty of damage. Too much causes panic attacks, migraines, brain fog, and insomnia.… Read More
Suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is not a guaranteed condition of getting older.
To keep your brain sharp you have to change the lifestyle factors that raise your risk for mental decline. Inactivity, obesity, a high carbohydrate diet, and poor sleep habits are just a few things that damage your brain functions.
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