Information & Articles about Brain Health Archives

The good, the bad and the ugly about cognitive function

First, the bad news. Approximately 5.5 million Americans currently suffer from a diminished cognitive function such as Alzheimer’s dementia, which accounts for about 70 percent of total dementia cases. The risk of dementia doubles every Read More

The best way to feed your brain

Your brain is only about 3 pounds, or about 2 percent of your body’s weight. Yet, it uses 20 to 30% of the calories you consume, 20% of the oxygen you breathe and 25% of Read More

Parent’s Guide to Teen Mental Health

Being a teenager in this day and age is a lot more challenging than in generations past. As today’s teens go through the physical and psychological changes that come with age and puberty, they’re faced 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.