Are you tired of tossing and turning all night, struggling to get the sleep you need? Do you feel like you’re running on fumes, barely making it through the day? If so, you’re not alone. Sleep deprivation is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, studies show that 35% of adults…

For many of us Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season.  It’s a wonderful time of year.  Family and friends gather to share a meal and laughter.  People connect with loved ones they haven’t seen in a while.   But along with all the best parts of the holidays, there is another side–one that may be affecting…

Everyone knows that exercise is good for our bodies, but did you know it’s also great for your brain? Research shows that exercise can improve memory and critical thinking skills. We also know that brain training can be beneficial to keeping our minds sharp as we age. But what happens if we do both? Well,…

For many Americans, the word dementia brings to mind a confusion of symptoms with no clear cause or prognosis. Dementia is an umbrella term for a wide variety of brain disorders that affect functions like memory recall, mental clarity, emotional control, and communication. The most widely known form of dementia is Alzheimer’s, a progressive disease…

If you knew there was a food you could add to your diet proven to fight the effects of aging and dementia, you’d probably eat it, wouldn’t you?  Well, get to your local farmer’s market now because blueberries are the wonder food of the future.  Blueberries fight off the harmful effects of free radicals, keep…

Increasing numbers of people report being overly tired. According to the NY Post, 42% of Americans are tired by noon every day and 65% said they don’t wake up rested and refreshed. 74% of Americans reported this fatigue affects their productivity.    Many factors contribute to a lack of energy.  Recognizing lifestyle habits that may…