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Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s risk factors and ways to prevent Alzheimer’s can stand in the way of your health. “Alzheimer’s disease is NOT a normal part of aging,” says Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH. Understanding Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that typically causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior. Many […]
Recent research findings present recommendations for lifestyle modifications aimed at dementia prevention. Providers can play a key role in promoting these protective modifications. Understanding the importance of prevention earlier in the disease progress (because it is known that changes occur for up to 20 years in the brain and body before an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis) […]
From diet upgrades to mental exercises, scientists detail new ways to keep your mind fresh. Krystal L. Culler, a certified brain health gerontologist, says that one myth of aging is that we need less sleep as we get older, but in reality, we should still aim for seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. […]
How meditation can make you happier and more successful than ever. From diet upgrades to mental exercises, scientists detail new ways to keep your mind fresh. “Meditation is personal, and it’s important for people to find a practice that is comfortable for them. Luckily, there are so many types,” says Krystal L. Culler, M.A., a […]
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement strives to achieve the “Triple Aim,” which concurrently addresses care, health, and cost.1 The Triple Aim is used as a care guideline to address comprehensive concerns for high-risk, complex, and costly patients to result in improved patient care experiences, better health outcomes, and lower overall health care expenditures.2 Advances in […]
As we age, staying physically fit can be more challenging than ever, but that doesn’t make it any less important. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), regular physical activity can help delay, prevent or manage many debilitating and costly chronic diseases faced by adults who are 50 and older. With that […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a magic pill that you could take to increase your brain health and prevent cognitive decline? There’s no particular food you can eat or thing you can do to avoid aging, but there are ways that you can enjoy a healthier brain. Most people don’t consider the things […]
All those precautions you’re taking to stay safe during the pandemic? Ironically, they might be putting your brain’s health at risk. “Our heavy reliance on technology, not seeing family and grandkids, putting off doctor’s appointments, not going to the gym and a lack of physical touch, of socializing, and of purpose – all lead to […]
