Research shows women taking estrogen have less memory loss as they age Remember when you learned about the change? This mysterious process explained why my mother experienced forgetfulness when she turned 50. A rapid decrease in estrogen levels causes menopause. It is...
Low estrogen leads to loss of brain function Growing up, I remember hearing about “the change.” This mysterious process was the reason that my mother acted more forgetful after she turned 50. In college and medical school, my friends and I learned about menopause as a...
Boosting your immune system against coronavirus is less complicated than you think My friend and I have been talking weekly since the COVID-19 pandemic began. She mentioned that her mother has been wondering about what supplements she should be taking to avoid an...
Escaping the carbohydrate trap can help reverse early dementia When I was a college student, I had 24/7 access to a cereal bar. It was a highlight of dining hall life. The cycle was predictable. I had Captain Crunch for breakfast and sometimes dessert. A morning...
Their minds are changing, but they refuse to talk about early dementia symptoms… Distance magnifies the changes in people that you know and love. When my parents moved to escape the cold winters, I only saw them once or twice a year. I found the visits to be...
Overview of the Bredesen Protocol When Dr. Dale Bredesen began his work as a researcher in neurology, he was optimistic that Alzheimer’s disease was curable by a designer drug. The last new drug approved was in 2003 because all the medications studied since have...
