Perpetual Learning
It’s 9/12/2025, and if you’re like many of us, you might be struggling to get a good night’s sleep. We all know that feeling – tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, wishing for that deep, restorative sleep. But what if chronic sleeplessness is doing more than just making us grumpy? New research is shedding … Read more
Artificial Sweeteners Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline Today, September 9th, 2025, I want to talk about something many of us encounter daily: artificial sweeteners. We often reach for them as a way to cut down on sugar, thinking we’re making a healthier choice. But what if these sugar substitutes are having an unintended effect on … Read more
Did you know there’s a silent force quietly impacting your health, significantly increasing your risk for stroke and dementia? Today, September 9, 2025, I want to talk about something that affects us all: blood pressure. It’s a common health metric, yet its unchecked rise can have devastating consequences. High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is … Read more
Did you know that a specific diet might actually help reduce your genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease? It sounds almost too good to be true, but recent scientific discoveries are pointing towards this exciting possibility. This is why I’m so passionate about sharing the latest in brain health research with you. For years, we’ve understood … Read more
Microplastics and Your Brain: A 3-Week Warning Did you know that tiny particles, invisible to the naked eye, could be impacting your brain health in just a few weeks? That’s the startling conclusion of some recent research, bringing the issue of microplastic pollution even closer to home. We often talk about microplastics in our oceans … Read more
Did you know that changes in your sense of smell could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease? It sounds surprising, but recent research is shedding light on this fascinating connection. For a long time, we’ve known that Alzheimer’s disease affects memory and cognition. But what if the subtle, everyday signals come much earlier, even … Read more
We all reach for them – those zero-calorie sweeteners, promising a guilt-free way to enjoy sweetness. They seem like a healthier option, right? But what if I told you that these artificial sweeteners, often found in diet drinks and sugar-free snacks, might not be so sweet for our brains? Recent research, highlighted by Medscape, is … Read more
Did you know that the tiny plastic particles we often hear about – microplastics – might be affecting our brains? It’s true. New research has linked these pervasive environmental contaminants to symptoms that look a lot like Alzheimer’s disease in mice. As someone with a background in environmental science, I find this research particularly concerning, … Read more
Did you know that the way you think about life might be a powerful tool in protecting your brain as you age? Recent studies are shedding light on just how much our mindset and daily habits can influence our cognitive health. One fascinating study suggests that a simple shift in perspective could potentially reduce your … Read more
Did you know that what you eat could be a powerful tool in protecting your brain as you age? New research suggests that a specific dietary pattern, the Mediterranean diet, might offer significant protection against dementia-related degeneration. It’s fascinating to think about how our food choices can impact something as vital as our cognitive health. … Read more