Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection- fighting antibodies to help increase disease resistance. So go ahead, and laugh out loud!
Your brain also needs friends to lean on!
Loving relationships and close friends keep your brain strong. Interacting with others in meaningful ways provides a buffer against the harmful effects of stress on your brain, and guards against depression and isolation, both precursors to dementia.
While anyone can experience a stroke at any age, women experience more stroke events than men and are less likely to recover. “BE FAST” is a checklist of 6 items to keep in mind when assessing whether you might be experiencing a stroke.
The depression-dementia relationship is complex and similar symptoms can make it difficult to tell the difference between depression and dementia. Adding to the complexity is the reality that women and men differ when it comes to depression. But there is hope.
Most of us have a will. But do you know about a Power of Attorney (POA)? In some ways it’s more important than a will - it impacts you while you are still alive.
The moment you find out someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia comes with a mixture of complex emotions. For caregivers the future is full of unknowns. Check out these tips to help you cope.
Sugar and salt are present in many of the foods that we eat as part of our everyday diets. Both play several essential roles in our health but they can also be damaging to our brain health when consumed in excess.
A large study found those with a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI) had a 24% increased risk of dementia. Chances are higher the younger you are., and women suffer differently than men.
Women’s heart health – like women’s brain health – is under researched, under diagnosed and under treated. Heart disease symptoms may be different for women. Find out how, and discover what you can do to keep both your heart and your brain healthy.
The choices you make today will affect your future and have a big impact on your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, especially if you are a woman. Discover the habits that may be speeding up the decline of your brain.
Do you have the guts to keep your brain healthy? You can’t separate the mind from the body. It’s like a second brain is in our guts. When one is imbalanced, the other likely is too.
Your memory is like muscle strength, you either use it or lose it. The more you work out your brain – the more you process and remember information. Find out about the best brain-boosting activities.
Dancing is not only beneficial for our bodies, but also for our brains, and may even reduce the occurrence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Want a reason to get a good night’s sleep?
Studies show sleep is extremely important to boost brain health. Discover tips on how to sleep well and help protect your brain from dementia.
The younger you start making healthy brain choices, the more you can protect yourself against Alzheimer's. Exceptional health into old age is possible!
As we live through uncertain times, we need to keep our level of stress down. Mindfulness meditation has been proven to keep our brain healthy. It’s simple - but may not be easy. Here are some tips to do it at home.
As you're making choices about what to chew on ..digest this. Research has shown eating certain foods could help reduce your chances of prematurely aging your brain.
