The #1 Way to Stop Alzheimer's and Dementia

This is really important news, especially if you're in your 50's, 60's or 70's. Because it gives you time to slow down – maybe even halt – the progression of this brain-wasting disease.

I'll tell you how in just a minute. First, let me explain...

The Canary in Your Kitchen

When the link between aluminum and Alzheimer's hit the news, I flashed back to the many mornings my mother scrambled eggs in her well-worn aluminum pans and shook my head.

Then, the news about Teflon hit, as pet birds dropped like flies when frying pans reached a certain temperature and let off a noxious gas deadly to our feathered friends..

Here is an update on how those aluminum concerns panned out (sorry - couldn't help myself!), what to do about Teflon, and what I recommend you use instead…

The Three X Factors in Preventing Alzheimer's

Protecting yourself against Alzheimer's can feel a little like hiding from the boogeyman. You can't see it, don't know where it's hiding, or when it's going to pop out and scare you.

That's what makes the last three risk factors we'll discuss today that much more important.

Each of them has a cumulative effect on the body, wearing it down. And a worn-down body is much more susceptible to disease than a strong, healthy body.

Don't Just Wait for Alzheimer's to Come Knocking on Your Door

We don't have a definitive cause or a cure for Alzheimer's yet, which makes it a particularly frightening disease. So, what can you do to improve your chances of avoiding Alzheimer's in your Golden Years?

Fortunately, some important pieces of the puzzle have come together in recent years, and months even. So there are more clues than ever on how to protect yourself against this ravaging disease.

The Surprising Cold Sore Complication

It used to be that a cold sore was no more than a painful and slightly embarrassing blemish that might sprout one on your lips or inside your nose when you get sick, or are under stress. After about a week of discomfort, it's gone. In an interesting twist, researchers are making a connection between Alzheimer's and HSV1. Which means that keeping cold sores at bay could save you from a lot more than embarrassment down the road.

Why Lower Blood Pressure Could Lower Your Alzheimer's Risk

Recent studies show the line between vascular dementia and Alzheimer's may not be as solid as we once thought. Many patients have a mix of the two dementias, and hypertension in particular, is now being linked to Alzheimer's as well.

4 Step Protocol to Prevent Alzheimer's

It’s a growing worry for most baby boomers, especially if their parents had the disease. But what’s really sad is that modern medicine has few answers for preventing or treating Alzheimer’s. That’s not to say there’s nothing you can do to prevent this brain-robbing disease. One nutrient stands out.

The Best Kept Secret for Preventing Dementia

Do you ever misplace your keys?  Forget someone’s name?  Pick up the phone and not remember who you were going to call?  “Senior moments” like these may leave you wondering if they are just the beginning signs of something more serious.

Preventing Alzheimer's Disease

In recent years, growing scientific evidence indicates that both inflammation and oxidative stress caused by free radical damage are closely linked to a decline in brain function. Both oxidative stress and inflammation destroy membranes and kill cells so that the brain functions less effectively.

Is Early Diagnosis Helpful for Alzheimer’s Patients?

In most diseases early diagnosis is key to getting the most effective treatment. You likely already know that early treatment can prevent disaster when it comes to diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Treating Alzheimer's Disease With Vitamin E

Every 71 seconds, someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. That’s not good news for baby boomers, particularly when 10 million of us born in the 50s and 60s seem to be destined to developing this devastating disease.

Alzheimer's Disease Supplements

Alzheimer’s is on the rise. If you’re looking for protection from this increasingly common disease, you can start with two familiar supplements – coenzyme Q-10 and omega-3.

Natural Remedies for Menopause

As women turn to black cohosh and other natural remedies for menopause symptoms, studies are emerging that this herb may not be safe for women with breast cancer.