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Digital x-ray human brain on blue background 3D rendering Working memory is the part of the mind where consciousness lives, the part that is engaged when we reason, make decisions, even recall our shopping lists or remember where we left our car parked for example. But our working memory begins to decline in our late... Continue Reading →
Key Points: A growing body of research supports the immediate benefits of meditation, such as reduced stress and anxiety levels, lower blood pressure, and enhanced happiness. Other benefits include improved attention, memory, processing speed, and creativity. Meditation may also help counteract age-related loss of brain volume and increase telomere length. By Meditating for 20 minutes,... Continue Reading →
I want to officially introduce you to this beautiful, humbling, roller coaster ride that I've have been honored to be a part of for the past few years. 6 years ago after my Father passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease, I promised him that I'd find a solution to this horrible disease. Having a health &... Continue Reading →
Amyloid-beta is a protein fragment that has long been implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. It is a known neurotoxin that destroys nerve synapses and then clumps into plaques that lead to nerve cell death. Now Scientists from the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle have designed a synthetic peptide, or small protein, that... Continue Reading →
A recent study of seniors who consumed approx 150g of cooked mushrooms a week tested better on neuropsychological tests and had a 50% reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to age-related healthy controls. Even thought this was only a clinical, the researchers did see a dose-dependent effect with a weekly consumption of 75g... Continue Reading →
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