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,...
by Allison McKeany | Sep 3, 2022 | Alzheimer’s and Diet, GenoRisk™ Alzheimer's, Nutrition
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting approximately 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and above as of 2023. With the continual increase in the population of those aged 65 and above, this number...
by Allison McKeany | Sep 23, 2021 | GenoRisk™ Alzheimer's, Information, Nutrition
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in the media in recent years, touting multiple benefits from improved metabolism and weight loss to decreased risk of many diseases. The good news is that the science behind intermittent fasting supports many of these claims....
by Allison McKeany | Aug 27, 2021 | myGenoFit™, Nutrition
What is the link between obesity and genetics? In 2007, the FTO gene was discovered to be related to obesity susceptibility and is the most important genetic contributor to obesity. The FTO gene is highly expressed in the hypothalamus, a region in the brain involved...
