Healthy Mind

Dementia Risk Predictor

Understanding your individual risk factors can empower you to make informed lifestyle choices and seek early intervention when necessary. Our tool utilizes scientific research and data analysis to provide you with a personalized assessment of your risk of developing dementia.

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Book Review: Boundless by Ben Greenfield

Ben Greenfield’s tome, ‘Boundless’, is a behemoth in the world of health and wellness literature. Following Greenfield through newsletters and MindValley, it’s clear he’s no slouch in living a life dedicated to wellness. However, as I waded through the tome’s 600+ pages, my initial lukewarm reception…

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Vitamins to Stave Off Dementia

In a groundbreaking series of studies that might revolutionize our approach to cognitive health in aging adults, researchers have been exploring the potential of daily multivitamin supplements. Recent findings suggest these vitamins could play a crucial role in preserving memory and slowing down cognitive decline, offering a glimmer of hope in the fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Is Vitamin D Still Worth Taking in 2024?

In the ever-shifting landscape of nutritional science, Vitamin D, once revered as a universal remedy for various afflictions, now finds itself under the microscope of skepticism. Read on as we explore what we know about Vitamin D and its effects both good and bad.

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Review of Outlive by Peter Attia

I recently had the pleasure of reading (actually listening to the audio book) Outlive by Dr. Peter Attia. I found it to be a good primer or review over many of the key topics related to health, longevity, and fitness for life. The author is very much a realist, so do not expect any futurist visions in this book, but what surprised me…

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Recent Developments in Alzheimer's Disease Research: A Year in Review

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) continues to be a significant concern in the medical community, affecting millions of people worldwide. The past year has seen some groundbreaking research that aims to understand the disease better and develop effective treatments. This article will summarize some of the most notable studies and news in the field of Alzheimer’s Disease research over the past 12 months.

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Getting More Meditation Through the Headspace App

Meditation There’s something wonderfully refreshing about sliding into the shower after a long day, as the gentle pounding of drop after drop melts away the oil and grime. Then to emerge feeling clean and fresh – ahhhh… I think of meditation as a shower for the brain. When I’m feeling stressed, irritable, or in a funk, meditation has a way of resetting my brain and clearing out the junk.

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Magnesium and Depression: Simple Cure or Snake Oil?

Magnesium and Depression Depression has become a plague of modern life with over 12% of U.S. adults taking anti-depressants in the past year according to one study[1], which represents a doubling in prescriptions for depression since 1999.[2] When you include anxiety medication, the number rises to about one in six.

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