by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 9, 2020 | Aging Brain
We tend to take sleep for granted. In spite of our nightly rituals and preparations, with age we struggle to get our 7-8 hours. Protecting brain health comes from quality sleep. Some seniors think they must need less of it when the opposite is true. Friends tell me...
by Patsi Krakoff | Sep 2, 2020 | Aging Brain
When I ask my senior friends what they do to keep their brains healthy, they talk about mental games such as crosswords, sudoku, word games, and some computer programs for cognitive fitness. That’s nice. But the most effective strategy for preventing dementia as...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 26, 2020 | Aging Brain, Nutrition
Should seniors choose a gluten-free diet? How does gluten impact brain health? It seems to be a very popular trend. Many health-conscious seniors avoid bread and pasta unless it’s gluten-free, especially those who have food allergies, gastrointestinal problems,...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 19, 2020 | Aging Brain, Nutrition
Ask anyone and they’ll tell you what a healthy diet consists of. There are a zillion diets out there and most people swear by their favorite. But the science of nutrition is evolving from low-fat and high carbohydrate recommendations to its opposite, a diet...
by Patsi Krakoff | Aug 12, 2020 | Aging Brain, Causes of Aging
All diseases share two common causes: inflammation and oxidative stress. Yet both are normal processes of the body that sustain life. Therefore, we can’t take a pill to “cure” inflammation or eliminate oxidative stress. We need both. But they often...
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