Category: News
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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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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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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