Category: Blog
Six Signs of Sleep Deprivation
Do you often feel tired during the day? Just need a “cat nap” to get through the rest of your day? You may be sleep deprived. Not only does sleep affect your physical health, but it can also have a negative impact on your mental health. If you are not […]
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Spring Clean Your Gut, Better Your Brain
Your home is not the only thing that needs some spring cleaning… your body does, too! Damage or disruption to the gut can cause changes in the brain leading to lower mood, difficulty concentrating, and cognitive difficulties. Whether you want to unlock improved memory and thinking or obtain better focus […]
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Eat Fats for a Better Brain
By: Nikki Gould, RDN, CLT Kemper Wellness March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know that there are specific eating styles that can help your brain work better? The brain has a high demand for the energy your food supplies, using over 20% of the calories you consume. Without a […]
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Myths vs. Facts Regarding Alzheimer’s
By: Stephanie Holloway, Kemper Cognitive Wellness Key Words & Definitions: Subjective Cognitive Impairment (SCI): the stage of cognitive decline that happens when YOU notice it and possibly those closest to you. Something is “off” with your thinking or memory but it is too early to be picked up by most […]
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Living Well With Dementia: A Client’s Success Story
Note: names/identities were withheld to preserve anonymity. Our story began with a routine doctor’s appointment in November of 2020. My family noticed that my mom had been more forgetful lately. She was having trouble remembering names and finding words. Out of an abundance of caution, we made a doctor’s appointment […]
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Boost Mood and Preserve Cognition with Dual-Tasking
By Nicole Gould, RDN, CLT Kemper Cognitive Wellness You’re probably aware of the profound benefits exercise has on the body, but did you know that it also has a significant impact on the brain? Exercise supports oxygen and nutrient delivery to the brain, removes waste and toxins, normalizes blood sugar, […]
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Feeding Your Immune System
7 Diet Tips to Get You Through the Cold & Flu Season By Nicole Gould, RDN, CLT Kemper Cognitive Wellness With back-to-school season in full swing and cooler weather on the horizon, your body needs as much support as possible. You may be wondering what you can do to make […]
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Hydration and the Brain
By Nicole Gould, RDN, CLT Our brain cells rely heavily on proper hydration. Water influences cerebral blood flow, delivers nutrients to the brain, removes toxins, normalizes blood pressure, and is necessary for the brain to function properly. Recent literature suggests that even mild dehydration – a body water loss of […]
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Antioxidants & Brain Health
By Nicole Gould, RDN, CLT You’re probably familiar with the term “antioxidants” but just how important are they in terms of brain health? There are many factors that can increase a person’s risk for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. One major contributor is oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when there […]
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