Boost Cognitive Health with Simple Physical Activity

Boost Cognitive Health with Simple Physical Activity

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Boost brainpower fast! Discover how simple daily movements improve cognitive health instantly. No gym required, just science-backed tips!
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Can Lifestyle Changes Slow Alzheimer's? Insights from a New Study

Can Lifestyle Changes Slow Alzheimer's? Insights from a New Study

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Can lifestyle changes help manage Alzheimer's disease? A recent randomized controlled trial (RCT) suggests that the answer is a resounding "Yes." This study explored whether lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise, and stress management, could slow the progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The results are nothing short of fascinating.
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Good Blood Circulation Is Important for the Brain

Good Blood Circulation Is Important for the Brain

Understanding the importance of good blood circulation for brain health can help prevent the progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. Learn how cardiovascular health impacts cognitive function.
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Do You Want to Improve Your Memory?

Do You Want to Improve Your Memory?

A recent study explored whether intensive lifestyle changes could help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow Down Cognitive Aging?

Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow Down Cognitive Aging?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish or supplements may prevent cognitive decline, particularly benefiting those with mild cognitive impairment or coronary artery disease.
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What's Better for Cognition: High Intensity Interval Training or Moderate Continuous Exercise?

What's Better for Cognition: High Intensity Interval Training or Moderate Continuous Exercise?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Recent studies have revealed that high-intensity interval exercise significantly enhances brain health and cognitive functions compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise.
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Blood Brain Barrier

Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Blood Brain Barrier

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Recent research reveals that omega-3 fatty acids may be crucial for maintaining a sharper, more resilient brain as we age. Discover the power of omega-3s!
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Can Resistance Exercise Improve Memory?

Can Resistance Exercise Improve Memory?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Pumping iron doesn't just build muscles. Recent research suggests that resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, can significantly improve memory.
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Fat Can Affect the Brain Depending on Where It Is Located

Fat Can Affect the Brain Depending on Where It Is Located

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Study reveals belly fat's impact on brain health, especially in men. Higher liver and pancreatic fat linked to reduced gray matter and cognitive function.
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Vitamin A Linked to Lower Stroke Risk

Vitamin A Linked to Lower Stroke Risk

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Could vitamins help in the fight against strokes? A review of 21 studies suggests so.
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How important is cardiovascular fitness for the brain?

How important is cardiovascular fitness for the brain?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
An interesting study suggests that maintaining high cardiovascular fitness in midlife could help decrease the risk of dementia in women. Researchers followed a population-based sample of 1,462 women between the ages of 38 and 60 for 44 years. Women with high fitness levels had a lower risk of developing all-cause...
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This vitamin is associated with accelerated brain aging.

This vitamin is associated with accelerated brain aging.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
In the following study the researchers investigated whether low vitamin D levels were associated with gray matter volumes, whole brain volumes and hippocampus volumes (Terock J, et.al., 2023). Structural MRI data and vitamin D levels were obtained for the 1,865 participants, and this was what they found. Vitamin D deficiency...
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This plant substance has neuroprotective benefits.

This plant substance has neuroprotective benefits.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the cortex and hippocampus, which leads to cognitive impairment if nothing is done to intervene. Many studies have shown that resveratrol has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties and can decrease the toxicity and aggregation of β-amyloid in the hippocampus of Alzheimer’s patients,...
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Your brain works better with higher amounts of these nutrients.

Your brain works better with higher amounts of these nutrients.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
In this study 266 participants with mild cognitive decline aged 70 years old or older were given the B vitamins folic acid, vitamin B6 and B12 or a placebo for 2 years (Oulhaj A, et.al., 2016). The researchers tested cognitive performance, used a clinical dementia rating scale, and tested the...
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Do you want a better memory? This beverage has shown to help.

Do you want a better memory? This beverage has shown to help.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  This study examined the effects of green tea extract on working memory of women (Liu Y, et al. 2018). The researchers found that supplementation of decaffeinated green tea extract improved working memory capacity of women between 50 to 63 years of age. The researchers added that the study provided...
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This substance is extremely important for the brain

This substance is extremely important for the brain

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Glutathione is a very effective antioxidant the body is making to protect us from free radical damage. The brain is especially vulnerable to oxidative stress since it is using a lot of oxygen. In this study the researchers investigated the glutathione levels of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive...
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Research has shown these 2 supplements taken together can help your memory.

Research has shown these 2 supplements taken together can help your memory.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  There are several risk factors associated with the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. The researchers of the following study evaluated the effects of supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids alone or together with alpha lipoic acid, comparing them to a placebo on oxidative stress biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease (Shinto L, et.al.,...
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These vitamins are important for your brain.

These vitamins are important for your brain.

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Results of this study indicate that folate deficiency or possible deficiency increases the risk for Alzheimer’s Disease, while sufficient intake of folate is a protective factor against Alzheimer’s (Zhang X, et al., 2021). The following researchers showed that high-dose of B-vitamin treatment (folic acid 0.8 mg, vitamin B6 20...
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What can food do for your brain?

What can food do for your brain?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  Depending on the type of food, you can either get benefits like protection from memory loss, or you may increase your risk for memory loss. For the following study, the researchers investigated the Mediterranean-like diet and how it relates to cognitive function and biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (Ballarino T,...
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What are the most common risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease?

What are the most common risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
  The following research analyzed 243 observational studies and 153 randomized controlled trials to document ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease (Yu GT, et al., 2020). The researchers found 10 suggestions with strong evidence. These were the areas: Education, cognitive activity, high body mass index in late life, high homocysteine levels,...
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