Category: Memory
Have you ever purchased an item or decided not to purchase an item, based on its color? This is a common experience for most people. Think about your wardrobe. Consider the color of the car that you drive. Or the color of your dream home. Research has found that 62-90% of your reactions are based […]
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness month and brain health makes a significant contribution to the prevention conversation surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Many leading organizations and experts across the globe and in the United States recommend a healthy brain check-up, also known as a “memory screening.” Although healthy brain check-ups are available throughout the year during most […]
Signs someone is getting Alzheimer’s can be easy to spot—once you know what you’re looking for. “Dementia is not a single disease but a term that describes a collection of changes to memory, thinking, and personality that interfere with a person’s ability to function,” says Scott Kaiser, MD, a board certified geriatrician and Director of […]
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 […]
6 Daily Habits for Your Healthiest Self Ever By Sacha Cohen It’s amazing how little habits can add up. One day you’re a couch potato, the next you could be training for your first 10K. But since it can be overwhelming to try to do all the things, we wondered which habits would deliver the biggest […]
As a part of our series about “How Anyone Can Build Habits For Optimal Wellness, Performance, & Focus”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A. Krystal is the Founder of the Virtual Brain Health Center and a Doctor of Behavioral Health. She is a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Equity in […]
What about brain health in memory care? Check out the profile of an optimal brain health program that was formerly directed by Dr. Krystal L. Culler for a community-based memory care center. http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b47fa9f9#/b47fa9f9/1
Optimal blood flow is a key component of brain health. Check out the article for 6 specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow including meditation suggested by Krystal Culler. Our brain has many well-known structures like the amygdala that detects danger and the prefrontal cortex that enables planning, but […]
Key warning signs, when and where to get checked, and how you can help those who live and work with various levels of cognitive impairment. Interview with a Cognitive Impairment Specialist, Dr. Krystal L. Culler. Just 16% of seniors get tested regularly for cognitive impairments and diseases, compared to 91% who receive screening for high […]
The COVID-19 quarantine makes staying active a little more complicated, but it’s far from impossible. Consider taking these steps to boost your mood, reduce stress, and support your mental wellbeing such as establishing a Brain fitness routine suggested by Dr. Krystal Culler. Businesses and schools all over the country have shut their doors in an […]
