by Brenda Watson | Jun 2, 2016 | Alzheimer's, Brain, Immune System, Leaky Gut
Today I’d like to share with you some very though-provoking research I came across that was reported in our local paper, the Tampa Bay Times, regarding brain aging. A Harvard research team is exploring the idea that Alzheimer’s disease could be the result of the...
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 | 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 | Jan 13, 2014 | Alzheimer's, General, Omega-3 & Fish Oil, Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements have been found to increase the amount of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in spinal fluid from the central nervous system of people with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that these beneficial fatty acids cross...
