Tag: Alzheimer’s disease
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Foods for Your Brain and Mental Well-being
You are what you eat. And not only that, you think based on what you eat as well. We’re learning more and more about the effect foods have on mood, how we think, and whether one gets dementia in later life. Most of us have a go-to comfort food or reach for certain foods when […]
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The Connection Between Exercise and the Brain
It’s long be said; strong body, strong mind. And that’s certainly true. While medicine separates the body into different organs, there’s no denying everything is connected. When your body’s tired, overworked or sick, it’s hard to think, remember and process information. In contrast, when you’re body’s healthy and strong, you think better too. So what […]
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Isolation, Loneliness and Your Health
Humans are social creatures by nature. We’ve evolved this way out of necessity as being alone in centuries past would challenge one’s ability to survive. We needed each other for protection and acquiring food. Nowadays the threats from isolation are not as apparent, but social isolation and loneliness are still detrimental to your health. Despite […]
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Preventing Dementia with Healthy Living
Diabetes. Heart disease. Stroke. Dementia. Four life-threatening diseases that none of us want. But they also have more in common than just that. They are all related to your lifestyle and prevention is based on a foundation of healthy living. That’s right. Healthy eating and being physically active and can help lower your chances of […]