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The Blue Zones: A Recipe for Brain Health and Longevity, Part 5: Okinawa, Japan

on Feb 09 2022

Part 5 of this 5-part series explores the Blue Zone region of Okinawa, Japan to understand how they incorporate diet, stress reduction, sense of purpose and connection, and physical activity into their daily lives.

The Blue Zones: A Recipe for Brain Health and Longevity, Part 4: Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

on Jan 04 2022

Part 4 of this 5-part series explores the Blue Zone region of Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica to understand how they incorporate diet, stress reduction, sense of purpose and connection, and physical activity into their daily lives.

What’s the Difference Between Normal Cognitive Aging and Something More Worrisome?

on Nov 10 2021

As the holidays approach, we look forward to time with friends and joyous reunions with our families. This is a perfect time to reconnect, share a meal and celebrate. But there’s another element to this much anticipated season that often comes to light during our time together: changes in our loved ones. We’ve consulted with Jessie Hillock, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Speech Language Pathologist and Family Coach, to bring more insight.

The Blue Zones: A Recipe for Brain Health and Longevity, Part 3: Loma Linda, USA

on Nov 02 2021

Part 3 of this 5-part series explores the Blue Zone region of Loma Linda, USA, to understand how they incorporate diet, stress reduction, sense of purpose and connection, and physical activity into their daily lives.

Jimmy Choi: JC Fox Ninja and Advocate

on Oct 19 2021

Jimmy Choi, affectionately known as the “Fox Ninja”, is an American Ninja Warrior, and he happens to have Parkinson’s disease. His story is an inspiration in overcoming the stigma of Parkinson’s and using it to raise awareness and fund cutting-edge research.

The Blue Zones: A Recipe for Brain Health and Longevity, Part 2: Sardinia, Italy

on Sep 29 2021

Part 2 of this 5-part series explores Sardinia, Italy and how lifestyle factors like diet, stress reduction, sense of purpose and connection, and physical activity lead to better brain health and longevity.

Dan Jaworski: Alzheimer's Outlier and Advocate

on Sep 15 2021

In this article, we honor Dan Jaworski, a true Alzheimer’s “outlier.” There’s a saying in the Alzheimer’s community that the first survivor of the disease is out there yet to be found, and each day we get closer to that discovery. To that, we say: Meet Dan Jaworski. The search may be over.

The Blue Zones: A Recipe for Brain Health and Longevity, Part 1: Greece

The Blue Zones: A Recipe for Brain Health and Longevity, Part 1: Ikaria, Greece

on Sep 01 2021

Part 1 of this 5-part series explores Ikaria Greece and how lifestyle factors like diet, stress reduction, sense of purpose and connection, and physical activity lead to better brain health and longevity.

Women and Alzheimer's: Brain Health News Update 2021 Part 3, The Impact of Carrying the ApoE4 Gene on Women

on Aug 11 2021

Part 3 of this 3-part series explores how age, ApoE status and sex create a triad of risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Reflections on Self-Care From a Former Alzheimer's Caregiver

on Jul 21 2021

Since my mom passed away from Alzheimer's, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on our journey, my experience as a caregiver, and all the lessons I have learned along the way.

Women and Alzheimer's: Brain Health News Update 2021 Part 2, A Closer Look at Women's Brains

on Jul 14 2021

Part 2 of this 3-part series takes a closer look at women's brains and how menopause affects Alzheimer's risk.

Preventing Cognitive Decline with the Mediterranean and MIND Diets

on Jun 14 2021

In this interview segment, our medical advisor Marwan Sabbagh, M.D., highlights the importance of the Mediterranean and MIND diets and how they can positively affect your brain health. Dr. Sabbagh also talks about the research that suggests that following these diets can reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Women and Alzheimer's: Brain Health News Update 2021 Part 1, The Estrogen Hypothesis

on Jun 09 2021

Part 1 of this 3-part series explores how estrogen is emerging as a neuroprotective hormone.

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How Food Exerts Its Effects on Our Mental Health

on May 13 2021

Mental health encompasses our psychological, emotional, and social well-being. It involves our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and it also affects the state of our physical health. One of the most modifiable ways you can positively affect your mental health is with food. In this article, we’ll highlight the ways we currently understand how food can affect our mental health through: gut microbiota, fiber and probiotics, inflammation and anti-inflammatory diets, and BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor).

Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer's Risk

on May 06 2021

In this brief podcast segment, Marwan Sabbagh, M.D., FAAN, sits down with our founder, Dr. Edward Park, to emphasize the link between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer's Risk.

The Dementia Continuum: Its Stages and How to Delay It

on Apr 22 2021

Have you ever had the experience of walking into the kitchen and forgetting why you did? Or maybe you’ve forgotten an appointment because it slipped your mind. These lapses in memory are normal, but sometimes become more concerning to us as we age. Did you know that AD begins silently, with changes slowly building in the brain many years before symptoms even begin? Researchers refer to this as a dementia "continuum," with changes happening in the brain over decades. Read on to learn more about this continuum and its stages ... and actions we can take to stave it off.

When Does Neurodegeneration Begin in the Brain?

on Apr 07 2021

Marwan Sabbagh, M.D., FAAN, talks about when neurodegeneration begins in the brain, and the optimal time to start preventing cognitive decline.

How Does Insulin Resistance Affect Your Brain Health?

on Mar 17 2021

Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes are two of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, conditions that on the surface appear to have little overlap or relationship. But if you look a little deeper, you’ll find that research suggests there’s a substantial amount of overlap between the two, and the connection is the role that insulin resistance plays in the development and progression of both.

What Can We Do to Reduce Our Risk of Alzheimer's?

on Feb 18 2021

Marwan Sabbagh, M.D., FAAN, sits down with our founder, Dr. Edward Park, to talk about things we can do to reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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Keeping Brain Health in ‘MIND’: Neuroprotection Through Diet

on Jan 14 2021

The MIND diet combines groundbreaking research findings and respected culinary traditions to offer a response to some of the most difficult medical problems of our time: neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

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