by Allison McKeany | Aug 1, 2023 | Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Health, Genetic testing, GenoRisk™ Alzheimer's
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, affects an estimated 6.7 million Americans over the age of 65, a number that is expected to grow to 8.8 million by 2050. Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to changes in brain...
by Allison McKeany | Jan 15, 2023 | Athletic Performance, Fitness, myGenoFit™
Exercise can be classified as either strength-focused or endurance-focused with interval training occupying the middle ground. When we hear “VO2max”, it’s most often in conjunction with endurance training. There may be a genetic predisposition to VO2max giving the...
by Allison McKeany | Dec 3, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Health, Genetic testing, GenoRisk™ Alzheimer's
GenoRisk Manuscript: Optimization of a genetic risk assessment algorithm to address individualized genetic testing in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Read our full manuscript here.
by Allison McKeany | Oct 22, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Health, GenoRisk™ Alzheimer's, Sleep
When you were a child, your parents likely told you to get a good night’s sleep as they tucked you in bed each night. Contrary to the common myth that sleep requirements decline as we age, sufficient sleep is vital for both adults and children. Most adults function...
by Allison McKeany | Sep 25, 2022 | Alzheimer’s and Diet, GenoRisk™ Alzheimer's, Information, Nutrition
The foundation of a brain healthy diet is eating plenty of healthy fats. These fats help to control blood sugar levels, decrease inflammation, and keep you satisfied between meals. While some fats, such as processed meats and processed oils should be limited,...