Omega-3 Benefits for Brain Health: How EPA & DHA Boost BDNF Levels

Omega-3 Benefits for Brain Health: How EPA & DHA Boost BDNF Levels

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Discover how Omega-3 fatty acids boost BDNF, enhancing brain function, memory, and focus. Learn science-backed tips to optimize your cognitive health!

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Is Your “Normal” Vitamin B12 Level Actually Harming Your Brain? Here’s What Science Says

Is Your “Normal” Vitamin B12 Level Actually Harming Your Brain? Here’s What Science Says

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.
Is your "normal" Vitamin B12 level secretly harming your brain? Discover shocking new research linking B12 to cognitive decline—and how to protect yourself.
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Can Vitamin B Supplements Protect Your Brain from Cognitive Decline?

Can Vitamin B Supplements Protect Your Brain from Cognitive Decline?

Boost brain health & fight cognitive decline with Vitamin B! Learn how B-complex supports memory, focus & longevity. Read now for science-backed insights!

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Lifting Weights Can Protect Your Brain and Boost Memory

Lifting Weights Can Protect Your Brain and Boost Memory

Lifting weights boosts brain health & fights Alzheimer's! Discover how resistance training protects memory & enhances longevity. Read more now!

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How Green Tea Supports Brain Health and Fights Dementia

How Green Tea Supports Brain Health and Fights Dementia

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Discover how green tea boosts brain health, lowers dementia risk, and supports cognitive function. Learn the science-backed benefits—read now!

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Top Brain Health Supplements to Fight Cognitive Decline in Seniors

Top Brain Health Supplements to Fight Cognitive Decline in Seniors

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac.

Discover how supplements like Vitamin D, Omega-3s, and probiotics can support brain health and combat cognitive decline in older adults. Learn more!

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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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