Most people don’t realize that alcohol abuse is a major risk factor in developing dementia. Even though it makes perfect sense. It causes inflammation that damages—even kills—brain cells.
But now a recent study reveals there’s a simple natural solution for preventing brain inflammation and cell death from alcohol. And you don’t have to be an alcoholic—or even a drinker—to benefit from it. … Read More
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are some of the most popular drugs in the U.S. They’re the most common form of antidepressants. And doctors love writing prescriptions for them. But SSRIs may also be the most dangerous drugs you can ever take.
We’ve told you before that SSRIs raise your risk of developing breast cancer. They also make you almost 50% more likely to have a stroke.… Read More
Not getting enough sleep can do more than make you cranky the next morning.
It can affect your attention span, cognitive performance, and energy levels throughout the day. A lack of sleep may even put your brain in direct danger. That’s because your brain flushes out toxins while you’re getting shuteye. And losing sleep may actually shrink your brain over time.… Read More
Last week we told you that air pollution could be causing major damage to your heart. But there’s another reason to avoid this gross—and dangerous—pollution…
The offenders—once again—are PM2.5. They’re the same particles that can increase your odds of having an irregular heartbeat by over 40%. But research also links these deadly particles to cognitive decline in the U.S.
Researchers found people living in high-pollution areas had 1.5 times higher error rates on cognitive tests.… Read More
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