Category: Blog
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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Brain Brightening for a Better Mood
By: Dr. Nate Bergman, Chief Scientific Wellness Officer Are you still struggling as we transition to the next chapter of this pandemic era? What happens when positive thinking, gratitude practices, talk therapy, or Zooming/Facetime with family and friends just aren’t cutting it? You are not alone. What are your next […]
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Using Ocean Breath to Reduce Stress
By Alison Connors, Certified Brain Health Trainer, FMCHC, NBC-HWC When I first begin working with a coaching client, we address the basic concepts of wellness — four of the pillars of brain health — exercise, diet, sleep, and stress management. While diet and exercise are vitally important to brain health, […]
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How to Improve Your Sleep Starting Tonight
By: Dr. Nate Bergman It’s National Sleep Awareness Week, and while most of us know that poor sleep can lead to feelings of irritability and fatigue, many are still unaware of the extent to which poor quality or inadequate sleep can wreak havoc on our lives. What’s more, in the […]
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The Vagus Nerve & The Heart-Brain Connection
Did you know the heart and brain are in constant communication with one another? Connected by the Vagus Nerve, the heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart! These heart signals have a significant impact on brain function – influencing our emotional processing […]
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New Study Shows Exercise Alters Brain Chemistry to Protect Aging Brains
By Jenny Kemper, Director, Kemper Cognitive Wellness A new study out of UC San Francisco has found that when elderly people remain active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances synapses (connections between neurons) to maintain healthy cognition. These protective proteins were found even in the […]
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Have a Brain Healthy Holiday
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to put healthy habits on the list of things to do in the new year. Did you know that you can make brain-healthy choices and still enjoy this special time of year? Here are five ways to take care […]
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Is the End of Alzheimer’s Upon Us?
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It has been a big year for the Alzheimer’s community. In June, after a nearly 20-year drought in new drug therapies for Alzheimer’s, the FDA approved Aduhelm by drug maker Biogen, to slow down the progression of the disease in cases of very […]
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Drugless Options for Anxiety and Depression
By Jenny Kemper, Director, Kemper Cognitive Wellness October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This day is set apart to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Depression and anxiety have reached pandemic proportions over the last 18 months. The statistics are staggering: depression symptoms in adults is […]
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