Category: Blog
April is Stress Awareness Month: Understanding Stress and Supporting Brain Health
Each April, Stress Awareness Month reminds us of the impact stress can have on our physical and mental health and the importance of learning how to manage it effectively. At Kemper Cognitive Wellness, we believe that understanding how stress works in the body is the first step in building resilience […]
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Not All Supplements Are Created Equal
By Nicole Gould, RDN, CLT The supplement industry has grown into a $211.68 billion market in 2025, offering consumers over 50,000 different products worldwide. It’s easy to purchase supplements just about everywhere you shop these days. Though no supplement is a magic bullet, they can help fill in dietary gaps and […]
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Getting To The Heart Of Your Health
By: Nikki Gould, RDN, CLT Kemper Wellness All of us know someone who has been touched by heart disease. After all, it has remained the leading cause of death in America since the 50s. You may have a family history or have been told by your doctor that you yourself […]
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The Dementia Symptom That Can Show Up Decades Before Others
Did you know that a declining sense of smell could be an early indicator of dementia? Research discussed in a recent New York Post article by Tracy Swartz (November 19, 2024), sheds light on the strong connection between anosmia—the loss of smell—and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Lewy body […]
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Sugar & Your Brain – Navigating Holiday Temptations
As Halloween and the holidays approach, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of sweet treats and indulgence. While enjoying candy and desserts is part of the fun, it’s important to be mindful of the impact sugar has on our bodies, especially on brain health. While a little […]
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The Hidden Risk: Air Pollution and Dementia
With the recent heat spell in northeast Ohio and throughout the US, many of you might have been following the EPA’s Air Quality Index (often cited on your smartphone’s weather app). Air quality and air pollution was recently recognized as a growing “target” for cognitive health. Avoiding bad air quality […]
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The New, More-Hopeful Face of Alzheimer’s Disease
In a recent Wall Street Journal article published on April 13, 2024, Dr. Marc E. Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist and the chief medical officer of the Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto Mind Institute at Miami Jewish Health, discusses how new advances in Alzheimer’s disease are transforming lives. Once seen as […]
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Dementia & Journaling: Tracking the Journey
There are great benefits to journaling, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with dementia or you’re a caregiver to or know someone who has been diagnosed. Scientific evidence supports journaling, as well. While the left side of your brain, which is analytical and rational, is occupied, the right side is free […]
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Walk Daily to Fight Brain Fog and To Improve Memory
By Alison Connors, Certified Brain Health Trainer, FMCHC, NBC-HWC We often hear how walking is beneficial for your body. While it boosts the health of your heart and lungs, increases leg strength, and decreases blood pressure, it is also a great way to improve your brain health. A recent study […]
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