For stronger memory, activate your brain and your body! Regular physical activity helps keep your heart, lungs, and muscles in shape and can stave off the effects of aging. In much the same way, exercising your brain can help keep your mind sharp and your memory...
They say “the eyes are windows to the soul.” And while that may be true, way down at the opposite end of the body, our feet our offer a surprising number of clues about what’s going on inside us. And now that summer is upon...
According to a study out of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in the medical journal eLife, there are specific combinations of gut bacteria produce substances that affect myelin content and cause social avoidance behaviors in mice. This breakthrough could lead...
While Parkinson’s disease impairs motor functioning and can make it difficult to be active, studies show that exercising regularly can increase balance, reduce falls, and improve gait. Try enjoyable, effective activities like tai chi or dance for your Parkinson’s treatment. As Parkinson’s disease progresses, it becomes...
Written by Kathy Lynch, PharmD - Women's International Pharmacy Progesterone, a neuroactive steroid hormone, produces profound effects on brain function. It not only protects nerve tissue after traumatic injury, but can act as an anti-epileptic as well. It is particularly beneficial when used in women suffering...