“Stress and anxiety is really a driving factor for a lot of what goes on for kids.”
“The prevalence of neurodegenerative disease is rising and will double by 2026.”
“We’re at the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Lion’s Mane mushroom and it’s benefits for brain and CNS”
Is Your Brain Health Deteriorating?
Researchers have discovered a promising new way to spot the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease — and it lies deep within the eyes.
A new study in the journal Acta Neuropathological involving retinal samples from 86 human donors gathered over 14 years, links cognitive impairment with retinal changes that can occur in the earliest stages of disease progression. The hope is that these findings will pave the way for future diagnostic and treatment advancements.
Learn more about how to identify and improve underlying causes of cognitive decline.
8 Common Biomarkers to Check if You Are Concerned About Brain Health
A healthy brain is a key component in achieving your full potential over your lifespan. A person might have a high-risk job or compete in a contact sport. Some individuals are born with genes that predispose them to adverse brain health issues. Others might be exposed to excessive environmental toxins, have had a brain trauma accident like a car crash or a fall, or live a stressful or unhealthy lifestyle. These factors increase the likelihood of suboptimal cognitive function now or down the road.
Learn which biomarkers can help you gauge the risk for brain-related health issues.
Neuroinflammation: The Brain is on fire in a Cytokine Storm
The term for inflammation in the brain is encephalitis. Any practitioner hearing the term encephalitis knows immediate intervention is required. Yet we do not treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Autism with urgency even though both illnesses have documented neuroinflammation. Education about existing safe treatment and neuroprotective options is critical for practitioners.
Learn more about the triggers of neuroinflammation and natural support options in this insightful article.
Improving Brain Function with Bacteria
It’s normal to feel forgetful sometimes, and forgetfulness is not just a consequence of age; it happens across the board.
Do you find yourself stumbling to retrieve words? Do you feel your ability to focus and/or concentrate is compromised? Maybe you don’t feel as sharp as you once did, or you feel like your brain is “cloudy.”
These are all common characteristics of brain fog.
Read on.
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