Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia (AD) is typically defined as a progressive brain disorder which slowly erodes memory and thinking skills. It is the most common cause of dementia in the US. There is initially damage to neurons, causing loss of communication between neurons and ultimately destruction of the neurons. AD typically begins with memory loss,
Read moreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every October, many charities and organizations work to increase awareness of this disease and to raise funds for research primarily focusing on early diagnosis, treatment and cure. These are, of course, laudable goals. However, we feel increasing awareness that breast cancer in vast majority of women can actually be
Read moreGenes are not our destiny. As mentioned on our previous blog, Epigenetics Part 1, the “switching sequence” that determines which genes get activated and which get silenced, is modifiable by our lifestyle. This is a very empowering message as it suggests that even if we are dealt a bad “genetic hand” we can still enjoy
Read moreMost of us know that exercise, physical activity of most any kind, is good for us. Often times, however, individuals think that something as simple as walking probably doesn’t do much good. But nothing could be farther from the truth. Walking briskly for as little as 30 minutes a day has shown to improve fitness
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We all want to live long and healthy lives. Scientific research can certainly guide us on how to achieve this goal. But perhaps even more compelling would be to look at the populations on this planet who have exceptionally long health spans and life spans. Many of you may already be familiar with the Blue
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Before we discuss the why, let’s define these terms. World Health Organization states “Health is the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” So our goal should be not just absence of disease but actually presence of health and well-being. This well-being can be accomplished
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