A practical, science-based look at mild cognitive impairment, memory decline, and treatments that address the brain’s underlying regulatory systems. Most people become concerned when they begin noticing changes in their memory or concentration. Misplacing items more often, forgetting appointments, or struggling to recall names can feel alarming. When this happens, we talk of mild cognitive…
The Tragedy of Wildfires: Smoking out our Brains
The Surprising Connection Between Wildfire Smoke and Brain Health: What You Need to Know Wildfires are getting worse. Look at what has happened in California, Greece, in Portugal. With global warming, you can be certain that there will be more devastating wildfires. Wildfires are not only ravaging the environment and endangering communities, but their smoke…
The Surprise of High-Fat Diet, Brain Swelling and Memory
If you’re eating a high-fat diet, you could be causing inflammation in your brain! High-fat diet? Think burgers and ‘some fries with that.’ Pizza and fast food chicken. Think potato chips and pretzels. Biscuits, doughnuts, and ready-to-eat microwave meals. These are all examples of foods that are part of a high-fat diet. We know these…
