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How the shingles vaccine could help prevent dementia
Did you have chickenpox as a kid? If the answer is yes (which it is for most of us), you’re at risk of getting shingles. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After one recovers from chickenpox, …
Diabetes and Alzheimer’s: What your blood sugar might be doing to your brain
There’s an ever-growing body of evidence to suggest that diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Some even go so far as to dub Alzheimer’s disease “diabetes type III.” How might diabetes cause Alzhe…
Do microplastics cause dementia?
Let’s begin by understanding the scope of the dementia problem: According to data from Alzheimer’s Disease International, before you finish reading this sentence, someone, somewhere in the world will have developed dementia. Here comes anot…
A neurosurgeon’s 23 simple things you can do (in five minutes or less) to improve your brain health
Here are 23 simple things you can do (in five minutes or less) to improve your brain health. Do one of them each day. Keep it up for a few short weeks and your brain will sing your praises. Attitude of gratitude The act of being grateful improves menta…
A hike filled with color is mind magic
Sure, going on a hike is great exercise. Every step brings you closer to your healthiest body. But did you know, hiking confers brain benefits? What’s more, if you do it right, hiking is magic for your mind. If you’re feeling scattered and …
