Brain Health / Cognition

With mounting research, it’s becoming abundantly clear that older adults who feel lonely not only suffer deep distress at their lack of social connection, but also suffer significant physical and cognitive consequences. As families become smaller and more dispersed, people live longer, and older adults often outlive loved ones and…

It’s no surprise that older adults seek out alternative therapeutic options for the aches and pains of aging. A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that 75% of older adults report that they have used complementary therapies for their health, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, psychedelics, and…

When you think of Vitamin C, what comes to mind? Probably lots of citrus fruits and maybe tales of scurvy surfacing from long-ago voyages when crews had no access to foods containing Vitamin C. Or maybe when you feel a cold coming on, you load up on Vitamin C to…

It seems like it’s the perennial either-or question: Do I do strength training or do I do cardio? Is it more important to build muscle or to challenge my heart to work more efficiently? Well, the answer is, “Yes” to both: Ideally, when designing an exercise strategy for the week,…

We’re starting off June with a recognition of the importance of brain health, as June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Dementia is the most feared health condition in the United States (surpassing cancer), but up to 45% of dementia cases might be prevented with lifestyle changes that target risk…

Existing data seems to show that Americans are drinking less alcohol than they used to. A Gallup survey conducted in 2025 showed declining consumption, which is expected to continue this year. It appears that some people are finally absorbing the messages about the health dangers posed by alcohol, especially as…