Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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...
Counting Sheep – Tips for Creating the Best Bedroom Environment for Sleep
We all understand the importance of a good night's sleep for overall health and well-being. One of the essential factors that contribute to quality sleep is the environment of your bedroom. Here are tips for creating the best bedroom environment for sleep, based on...
What are the Top 10 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Challenges?
Caregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is one of the most demanding roles a person can undertake. Here are 10 challenges a caregiver faces when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
The Brain-Gut Connection: How Your Gut Health Affects Your Brain Function
It's no secret that our gut plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. However, recent research has shown that the connection between our gut and brain goes even deeper than we previously thought. In fact, there is a complex and intricate relationship...
What are the Benefits of Walking After a Meal?
Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, and offers numerous health benefits. One of the most beneficial times to take a walk is after a you enjoy a meal. Let's explore the benefits of walking after a meal and how you can incorporate it into your daily...
The 10 Most Common Myths About Aging
As we age, our bodies and minds go through a variety of changes. Unfortunately, many of these changes are often accompanied by myths and misconceptions that can affect our perception of aging. Here are ten common myths of aging: Myth 1: Aging is just about physical...
VO2 Max and Performance
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...
Understanding DNA Expression: Our Genes Are Not Our Destiny
Our understanding of DNA is a relatively new science and one of the most rapidly evolving fields in medical research. Researchers initially thought that the pattern of our genes was set in stone. In a way, that thought is true. Your genetic code, which we could...
Alleviating Pain in Athletes: KinesioTape, Ice, and More
To alleviate pain, facilitate recovery, and improve performance, athletes try many treatment modalities. But are these modalities effective? The answers might surprise you. KinesioTape The colorful kinesiotape made an international impact when the world...
GenoRisk™: A Polygenic Risk Score for Alzheimer’s Disease Manuscript Summary
GenoRisk Manuscript: Optimization of a genetic risk assessment algorithm to address individualized genetic testing in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Read our full manuscript here.
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