Brain Health News To Use
Hidden Barbecue Health Dangers
Goodness, hot-off-the-grill—especially those savory, crunchy, blackened bits along the edges.
But, those tasty grilled tidbits can actually contain hidden health dangers.
"No, say it ain't so!"
When food is cooked using dry high heat (like by grilling, broiling or frying) the sugars bind non-enzymatically with proteins to create glycotoxins or advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The AGEs accumulate in tissues and organs throughout the...
Skin Lotion Might Help Prevent Dementia
It seems that skin moisturizer does a lot more than just improve wrinkles.
It might just help prevent dementia.
New research from UC San Francisco reports that dry, aging skin may be triggering the inflammation that is linked to chronic diseases, including Alzheimer's.
As our skin ages, its natural permeability barrier deteriorates, allowing water out and bacteria and other pathogens in.
That combination results in the release of inflammatory cytokines which enter the bloodstream and can...
Tilt the Alzheimer's Odds In Your Favor
If you’re over 40, you may already be on the road to Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists say that damage to the brain starts 20 years or more before first symptoms appear. During this preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s, you may be symptom-free, but toxic changes are already taking place in your brain.
Not me, you say? Well, today’s statistics say 1-in-3 seniors will get Alzheimer’s and these odds are quickly declining to 1-in-2 seniors. That means that by the time we...
Throw Out Those Dryer Sheets
Yep, throw these out. You'll not only save money, you'll reduce your risk of dementia.
Brain health experts agree that environmental toxins can pass through the blood-brain barrier -- causing the inflammation and brain plaque build-up that destroys brain function.
Lurking in your home is one of the most innocent looking, yet worst, toxic offenders -- dryer sheets.
They coat your clothes with a thin film of toxic chemicals designed to prevent static cling and add long-lasting fragrance.
We...
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...
Author
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.
