Category: News
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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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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KCW In The News: Kemper Cognitive Wellness Pushes Back Against Alzheimer’s Disease
February 1, 2022 By: Linda Feagler | Cleveland Magazine Discover a Cleveland business dedicated to detecting and preventing memory loss in people of all ages. It was a labor of love that led registered nurse Betty Kemper to found the business that bears the family name.“Her mother-in-law, Helen Kemper, was […]
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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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Case Study: BrainFit® Restores Function in Cognitive Impairment
By Jenny Kemper, Director, Kemper Cognitive Wellness Last month, Kemper announced the launch of a groundbreaking new program to restore brain function in early-stage Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The ultimate Fit Club for your brain, BrainFit® is a progressive cognitive skill-building curriculum designed to foster independence and delay or reduce […]
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Kemper Innovates Again with the Ultimate Fitness Club for Your Brain
New Reablement Program Demonstrates Ability to Push Back & Improve Cognition Kemper Cognitive Wellness has launched an innovative program for people interested in enhancing or restoring cognitive function. BrainFitBrainFit® is a program aimed at recovering lost cognitive abilities, improving memory and aspects of brain function required to stay as independent […]
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