Diet is one factor that impacts mental health and well-being. In our busy world, it is easy to forget how diet affects your mood. Here are 4 foods to help boost brain and mental health Read More
Stepping outside can feel like a deep, cleansing breath for the soul. The connection between nature and our mental well-being is a powerful and scientifically supported relationship. Engaging in outdoor activities with nature improves mental Read More
The holiday season, while considered a joyous time of year, can be a stressful and hectic time for many people. For those facing health issues, the holidays can trigger a cascade of negative emotions including Read More
While the radio tells us “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” the majority of Americans are pushing through what they consider to be the most stressful time of the year—the holidays. According to Read More
While the holidays mark a time of joy and celebration, they also come with stress and challenges, especially for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. A traditional holiday gathering may be fraught with uncertainties and Read More
Scientific research has helped to bring mindfulness and meditation into mainstream culture, medicine, and psychology. Your doctor can officially prescribe ‘meditation’ as a treatment for depression or stress because it is now regarded as evidence-based. Read More
Do you ever wonder why you can’t resist the urge to overdo it on unhealthy foods when you’re feeling down? Turns out there’s a physiological reason we eat too much bread, ice cream, and other Read More
Wondering how I became so interested in essential oils? In fact, it turns out to be a combination of personal and professional reasons that encouraged me to look for an essential oil solution. You see, Read More
Stress is often an unavoidable part of life. Work, school, family, and relationships usually involve at least some stress. Life can mean a lot of juggling. Bills, pressure from your boss, illness of a loved Read More
OK, maybe that headline is a little overstated, but the fact remains that over the entire course of your life your brain changes continuously—either for the better or the worse. You only get one brain Read More
When your brain is healthy, it has the blood flow required for peak performance. A healthy brain is essential for living a long and full life. When your brain is healthy, you’re better able to pay attention, solve problems, communicate, and much more.
Poor brain health is more serious than you think
- Failing brain health is a public health epidemic.
- The brain begins showing signs of cognitive decline as a person enters their 20s.
- 3 out of 5 Americans will develop a brain disease in their lifetime.
- By 2030, the total cost of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and stroke is expected to exceed $1 Trillion.
Brain health matters no matter your age. The choices you make today can help you have a healthier brain tomorrow.
Life expectancy is increasing in the United States, which experts believe will likely be associated with an increase in the prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia. An aging population with multiple factors that do not support a healthy brain will produce an increased number of people with dementia.
