Woman Shopping for Nutritional Supplements at the Pharmacy

Top 13 Nutrients to Supplement for Long Term Brain Health and Memory

on Apr 14 2022
This list explores the nutrients that stand out in the research for their brain-protective functions.  We focus on the nutrients that help with memory and focus, but more importantly give your brain long-term staying power.  The MeDi and MIND diets have shown the following components are powerful when consumed regularly.
MJ and her mother sitting together

MJ Grant: CODA, Dementia Caregiver and Advocate for Deaf Individuals

on Mar 24 2022
Deaf or hard of hearing can increase the risk of developing dementia. This article honors Mary Jane (aka MJ) Grant, a CODA (child of deaf adults) who advocates for the deaf, especially those with dementia.
Ikigai Venn Diagram: What you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, what you can be rewarded for

Finding Your Ikigai

on Mar 09 2022
Evidence supports that having a sense of purpose is very important to keeping your long-term brain health. How do the longest-lived people find a sense of purpose and meaning?  This article highlights a Japanese term called Ikigai (pronounced “ic-kee-guy"), which means your “reason for being”.  
An Interview with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh to Discuss His New Book: Strong Heart, Sharp Mind: 6 Step Program that Reverses Heart Disease and Helps Prevent Alzheimer's

An Interview with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh: Strong Heart, Sharp Mind

on Feb 23 2022
In this interview, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh talks about his recently published book, Strong Heart, Sharp Mind: 6 Step Program that Reverses Heart Disease and Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s
The Blue Zones: A Recipe for Brain Health and Longevity Part 5: Okinawa, Japan

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.  
Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

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.  
Holiday dinner

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

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 Hanging Around

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

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 with his wife, Julie

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 - NeuroReserve

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

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 - NeuroReserve

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

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

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.
How food exerts effects on mental health - NeuroReserve

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

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

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.