Posts tagged Neuroinflammation
How to Support Dementia Care: Alzheimer’s Tips & Brain Health Guide

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can feel overwhelming, but small, compassionate actions can make a big difference. When your loved one insists on a reality that isn’t yours—like believing a lost item was stolen—resist the urge to correct them. Instead, validate their feelings with empathy, offering comfort to ease distress and build trust. This simple shift can transform tense moments into connection.

Not all memory lapses signal dementia. Normal aging or treatable conditions like vitamin deficiencies can mimic symptoms, so a thorough medical evaluation is crucial. To reduce dementia risk by up to 40%, prioritize heart health, quality sleep, and lifestyle habits like eating whole foods and staying active—think walking, dancing, or even learning a new skill to keep your brain sharp.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is tough, but empathy and healthy habits can help. Validate their feelings instead of correcting misconceptions to ease distress and build trust. Not all memory lapses are dementia—get a medical evaluation. Cut dementia risk by up to 40% with whole foods, exercise like walking, and brain-challenging activities. Connect with support groups and resources like the Alzheimer’s Association. Read our full guide for practical caregiving tips.

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How Processed Foods Hack Your Brain: The Hidden Truth

How Processed Foods Affect Your Brain: The Hidden Truth Discover how processed foods impact your brain, from triggering cravings to affecting mental health. Learn the hidden truths behind their influence and how to take control.

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Foods that Affect Mood: Mood-Boosters vs. Mood-Busters

Did you know those bad moods can lead to bad eating habits, and that bad eating habits can also lead to bad moods? Are you in need of a mood boost? Many of us are! Read this week’s blog to discover how food impacts our mood and what you can do about it.

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Neuronutrition after Traumatic Brain Injury: The Nutrients your Brain Needs

No matter how well you take care of yourself and your brain, the reality is that anyone can suffer from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) at any time. TBIs do not discriminate against gender, age, race, or health status.

For my husband Joe, it happened in a cycling accident.

For Maggie, whom I interviewed last week, it happened at a waterslide park.

For you, it may have been on a football field or hockey rink.

But regardless of how one may have sustained a TBI, the science is showing that proper nutrition following an acquisition can play a helpful role in TBI recovery.

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