As many working Americans may know, stress in the workplace can lead to you a drop in your productivity and performance at your job. And working from home during a pandemic doesn't fix everything. There are new ways that stress has been added to our...
If there is one nutrient that is working OVERTIME in your body, it is Glutathione the Master Antioxidant. It is called the master antioxidant because it works hard to detox your body from toxins that we are exposed to everyday. We live in a toxic...
While it may be true that a glass of red wine a day has some positive effects on the brain, heavy alcohol consumption can markedly raise Alzheimer’s risk and accelerate brain aging. Keep all of these in mind each day, and you will be sure to put your...
Extra weight is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Research shows that people who are overweight are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s later in life, and those who were obese have three times the risk. Time to get fit...
Maintaining blood pressure in the normal range and keeping cholesterol in check keeps the blood supply to the brain as healthy as possible....
Research shows smoking increases the risk of dementia by as much as 80 percent. When you quit, the circulation to your brain will improve immediately. This one is a no brainer. Photo by Peter G....
Stress is a major threat to brain health and can cause shrinkage of the memory center in the brain. Tackle stress by incorporating healthy habits into your daily routine — breathe, pray, meditate, reflect. Make fun a priority. Laugh....
Continuing with our weekly "Ways to Stay Sharp", we are sharing 10 simple maneuvers that go a long way toward increasing the odds that your brain is healthy and sharp when the long-awaited retirement comes. Catching Enough Rest Most adults need eight hours of sleep but many...
Learn something new every day. Study a foreign language or learn to play a musical instrument. Do crossword puzzles and play number or word games....
Inflammation caused by a diet high in trans fats and sugar is damaging to brain cells. Cut down on both of those and choose a diet with lots of vegetables, beans, whole grains and fish. Consider adding green tea to your daily routine. It may...