Plaques and neurofibrillary tangles are like a stamp on the brain that may as well read “Alzheimer’s was here.” They are the hallmark indicators of one of the most feared diseases of mankind. But what exactly are these substances, how do they get there and what can we do?

Chronic inflammation causes disease… It’s a contributing factor in diabetes, cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, asthma and more. So, preventing inflammation should be a top priority. But one big cause will probably surprise you…

Wouldn’t it be cool if you could do something right now to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and the risk of your children and your children’s children? There’s an essential nutrient that seems to have a multigenerational impact on Alzheimer’s…

There’s one opportunistic fungus notorious for causing health problems, big and small. You may even have it in your gut right now. Seventy percent of us do. It may even trigger a brain infection that causes Alzheimer’s-like brain damage…

Atrial fibrillaiton is a potentially serious condition that makes you vulnerable to stroke. There are certain factors that can increase your risk including high blood pressure, excess weight and diabetes. But, there’s one more you need to account for…

I’m cautious when it comes to Botox… I think it makes people look permanently surprised and, in some cases, older than they are. That’s why I’ve never gotten it myself. But, there’s one circumstance when even I think you should give Botox serious consideration…

If you or a loved one have experienced any degree of hearing loss, you know that it’s not just about losing your hearing. It’s hard to imagine what it must be like to have your world grow more and more silent. This symptom shouldn’t be surprising then…

With so much conflicting information out there, it’s hard to know what habits truly make a difference in your brain health. You don’t want to develop a habit that’s bad rather than good for your brain. Luckily, there’s one way to clear the confusion: Ask a neuroscientist.

The winter months are tough for a lot of us… If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, it can be especially difficult. Some of us are less likely to be affected than others, but wherever you fall in the spectrum, you can slash your depression risk…

When if comes to body image, there are lots of body parts where size might matter. There’s one body part, though, where what really matters about its size isn’t so much for appearance’s sake, but what it might indicate about your risk for a potentially deadly event…

Fortunately, most of us won’t get Alzheimer’s. But that doesn’t mean you get off scot-free. Many of us will develop some cognitive impairments as we age. So, what can you do to keep your cognitive abilities from slipping away? It’s simple, really…

The longer you’re on this earth, the more likely you are to experience depression. But there are plenty of ways to keep depression from dragging you down… including one super simple and entertaining habit you only need to practice once a month to feel better…