by Brenda Watson | Oct 29, 2017 | Front Page, Menopause, Seniors, Supplements
Last week I discussed hormone health in women under 50, and this week I’m addressing hormone health in women over 50. Today, I’ll primarily talk about hormone changes during menopause and what you can do to keep your hormones balanced so you don’t have to suffer as...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 26, 2015 | Alzheimer's, Brain, Dementia, Seniors
Alzheimer’s disease affects over 5 million patients in the United States and 30 million worldwide. Recent estimates suggest that Alzheimer’s is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, behind cardiovascular disease and cancer. Women are affected more...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 5, 2015 | Alzheimer's, Dementia, Environmental Toxins, Mental Health, Seniors
You may have heard, at one time or another, that aluminum exposure increases your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Until recently, this link has been swept under the rug, so to speak. There are no conclusive results when it comes to the role of aluminum on the disease,...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 8, 2014 | Seniors, Sugar
You have likely heard of the many downfalls to drinking sugar-sweetened soda. It leads to weight gain, raises blood sugar, and negatively affects liver and brain function, to name just a few of the many reasons for avoiding it. A recent study published in the American...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 12, 2014 | Alzheimer's, Brain, Digestive Health, Environmental Toxins, General, Mental Health, Seniors
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dreaded diseases of all. Many people would rather lose almost anything before losing their minds. The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are likely a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Researchers from...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 10, 2014 | Adults, Digestive Health, General, Inflammation, Probiotics & Gut Flora, Seniors
Daily supplementation with the probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis was found to improve immune health in elderly adults, according to a study by researchers from the University of Reading and published in the Journal of Nutritional Science. The daily probiotic was found...
