Brain Health News To Use
Pet Owners Act Younger & May Live Longer
Here's one of my fave anti-aging strategies...albeit a furry one. Own a pet.
This is me and my buddy 'Logan.'
Researchers at St. Andrews University report that "If you have a dog in the home, your physical activity level is roughly equivalent to a person 10 years younger.”
Undoubtedly, the increased physical activity from regular walks with a dog that can influence weight regulation and heart health.
While you might not make it to the gym, that unrelenting mutt WILL make you get up off...
Daily Coffee Drinking Protects Your Brain
My family knows. You do not speak to me in the morning until after cup #3.
”My name is Allison and I'm a coffee-addict.” If you insist that I give up my cup of joe for supposed health reasons, I will break into a cold sweat.
And now, I don't have to...
Recent studies have found that drinking 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day in mid-life can be associated with up to a 65% reduction in risk for dementia and Alzheimer's Disease later in life.
1+2+3+4+5
Coffee activates our Nrf2 pathways,...
Grandparents Who Babysit Live Longer
Yes, that's me, babysitting my 8-month old granddaughter.
She's adorable and I love her dearly, but there's a BIG side benefit to caring for her...
I will live longer.
Scientists have confirmed that grandparents who babysit live longer than those who don't.
I'll have a whopping 37% lower mortality risk than friends of the same age who have no "caring responsibilities."
They speculate that the time spent with the kiddos creates a sense of purpose and that those little bundles of life,...
Drink Silicon-Rich Mineral Water to Protect Your Brain
How much dementia-contributing aluminum do you think a baby boomer has absorbed in their lifetime from...
- foods cooked in aluminum foil
- foods cooked in aluminum pots and pans
- drinks in laminated pouches
- cosmetics, antiperspirants and toothpastes with 'aluminum-something' ingredients
- aluminum-containing vaccines
Need I continue?
So, how do you get that aluminum OUT of your body?
Here's an easy, at-home, aluminum detox...
Drink Fiji water (no, I'm not paid for this plug).
Fiji water and other...
Ditch Your Aluminum Foil to Protect Your Brain
Another super-simple dementia defense tactic...
Ditch your aluminum foil.
Yep, throw it out. Why?
Because aluminum can leach into foods that are cooked in it -- and at significantly higher levels if cooked with an acidic ingredient like tomato or lemon.
So what? Well, aluminum is a neurotoxin. There's mounting evidence that high levels of aluminum contribute to neurological diseases like dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
And the cumulative effect over a Baby Boomer's lifetime is...
Floss Daily to Reduce Dementia Risk
A quick bio-hack to reduce your risk of dementia. Super simple...
Floss!
Yep, that's it. Floss once a day.
Huh? What does flossing have to do brain health?
Studies show that diseases associated with low-grade inflammation, such as chronic gum disease, may play a substantial role in the pathogenesis of dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Who knew?
If you have any signs of gum disease, like bleeding after brushing, better get out the floss and make it a non-negotiable daily habit.
It may save...
The ONE Most Effective Anti-Aging Tip
Here's the simplest, cheapest AND most effective anti-aging tip. It takes no equipment. No instructions. No membership.
One of the top essentials to reduce your risk of dementia is stupid simple -- GET MOVING.
SO SIMPLE. All you need is an uncomplicated 30-minute brisk walk at least five times a week.
No need to sweat. Just walk fast enough to get things pumping, but allows you to still speak easily.
MAKE IT FUN! Walk with family or friends. Take that poor dog out of the house. Call a...
What to Know Before Hiring a Health Coach
After reading our article "What is a Health Coach Anyway?", you may be inspired and ready to search the Internet, hire your personal health coach and began your new health journey. Buyer beware! Not all health coaches are qualified.
In today's world of regulation and government control, you may be shocked to hear that this new profession of health coaching has little to no regulations...yet. As a health consumer, today you have very little purchasing protection. Anyone who...
What the Heck is a Health Coach Anyway?
Fitness coach, business coach, life coach...and now a health coach? When I tell someone that I’m a health and wellness coach, most have absolutely no idea what that is. What the heck is a 'health coach' anyway?
A health and wellness coach is a relatively new medical profession. Many chronic degenerative diseases (like diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer and dementia) can be prevented or controlled by modifying your lifestyle. In other words, living a healthier life....
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Allison Knox Blankenship, MA, NBC-HWC, FMCHC
NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH - Sharing the latest news on how to embrace a neuroprotective lifestyle, improve brain health, and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
