Memory Support

Joyce Hollman

How to have the memory of a 50-year-old at 80

Diet, exercise and sleep are important for keeping your brain sharp with age. But what if you can’t do it all, like exercise? SuperAgers do more of one thing that’s not on this list, and it works for them…

Carolyn Gretton

How air pollution hastens hallmarks of Alzheimer’s

It’s not unusual to feel like you have brain fog. But brain smog is a more serious matter. Living in areas with high concentrations of pollution, even for short periods of time, can hasten the worst kind of cognitive decline.

Joyce Hollman

Why diet drinks can prematurely age your brain

A large study has shown that artificial sweeteners, in drinks or food, may help you cut calories, but not without a price. What good is losing weight if your working memory and thinking abilities are destroyed in the process?

Joyce Hollman

Reviving the brain’s energy can reverse memory loss

Mitochondria are the powerhouses that produce energy within every cell of the body. According to a groundbreaking study, they are also both the causal link to memory loss and the key to reversing it…

Carolyn Gretton

How loneliness and hearing loss accelerate cogntive decline

Hearing loss makes it difficult to communicate and engage with others, leading to isolation and loneliness. It’s something more than a third of seniors have reported experiencing, and a combo that can open the door to bigger trouble…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The brain-boosting benefits of surfing the internet

There are lots of warnings linked to too much time on computers, smartphones and tablets. But surprisingly, how you use these devices could support your memory by improving a memory recall impairment linked to Alzheimer’s.