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I have THAT gene?
It’s good to work with a health care practitioner who really understands genes, they’re complicated! Buckle up, let’s look at a few details. I’d like to talk about two different gene topics, BOTH demonstrating the importance of the golden rule: genes n …
Precision Medicine Protocol Success in Early Alzheimer’s
January’s news included a preliminary presentation (awaiting peer review prior to publication) of results from a randomized, controlled trial of the protocol from the earlier trial in which I was privileged to be one of the researching clinicians. In t …
Brain Pearl #5: Genes That Protect—or Challenge—Your Brain
If you are one of our cognitive patients, you probably already know this—but there are certain genes that can greatly increase or decrease how easily our brains function in a healthy way (and stay that way!). You’ve hopefully noticed articles on our we …
Let’s Talk Hormones: A Diatribe (But a Useful One)
Okay, I’m confessing right up front: I have a few axes to grind. If you bear with me, I promise to share some solid information in a more balanced tone as well! I’m inspired to write by articles like the recent one in American Family Physician, titled …
Brain Pearl #4: Brains Love Estrogen
Brains Love Estrogen (Yes, Even Male Brains) Here’s a fun fact: your brain—regardless of gender—loves estrogen. Brains of all kinds have estrogen receptors, and while there’s some genetic variation, our brains are well-fed by estrogen throughout our li …
Apollo Brain Pearl #3: Sleep Apnea
Sleep is so important for the health of our brains, it’s hard to know where to start: what function of sleep is the most important? Let’s take a look at the top four: Cleansing the brain of toxins and waste Storing experience as memories you can access …
APOLLO Brain Pearls #2: Understanding Dementia
In January’s article, I skimmed over the five basic steps you can take to prevent and even help treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. For March, I’m offering two pearls. Brain Pearl #1 – Expanding on January’s First Pearl If you’re reading t …
APOLLO Brain Pearls #1: Alzheimer’s Risk & Genes
As many of you know, I have been working with Dr. Dale Bredesen for several years, both directly and through his information-rich website Apollo Health. I highly recommend it as an adjunct to care in our office or, if you’re not seeing us as a patient, …
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Alzheimer’s Disease
In response to your great suggestions, we’ve decided to address the most frequently mentioned common thread: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Alzheimer’s, Both At and After Menopause. This is a huge topic, we’ll piece apart a few threads, pertinent to s …
Artificial Intelligence, where are we headed?
I spent the last ten days without wi-fi connectivity at my home—NOT by intention! I still had wi-fi at work and expected of myself the usual degree of work productivity. It drove me crazy!! I have decided that there are two possible explanations: I rea …
Spotlight on Brain News, #2
I have two work stations for study and writing. About half the time I sit straight on a cushioned chair and face a desk-top computer; the other half of the time I stand in front of a waist-high level counter for reading, writing and (at the moment) com …
Spotlight on Brain News, #1
Have you noticed that it seems everyone is talking about the brain? Talk shows, human interest articles and medical research pop up in our newspapers and online newsfeeds on a regular basis. Every week there are new findings, new hopes, and of course, …
Sleep and Your Brain
Malcolm had struggled with sleep for years, and was finally happy: he had found a great sleep aid available at his local drug store, a product that seemed to help him get to sleep and stay asleep quite regularly. I discovered Unisom™ on his list of med …
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Type 2 Diabetes and the Brain
Did you know that researchers find an utterly clear and repeatedly confirmed connection between eating too much sugar (it’s less than one might think!), keeping too much of it in our blood (happens naturally as we age), and then cluttering up our brain …