Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Problems
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These are a few of my least favorite things (part three)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Intelligent Medicine means combining the best of high-tech medicine and the best of natural therapies to promote health and cure disease. But that doesn’t mean I uncritically endorse the worst examples of excesses from both realms; I’m an equal-opportunity critic of…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
August auguries 2023
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Fragrant memories: One of the most remarkable stories of the summer comes to us from researchers at the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at UC Irvine. The role of smells in kindling recollections has long been a literary theme, most prominently in the…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
Nutrients in the News: Fish oil, magnesium, vitamin D and curcumin
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Fish Oil: Remember the bad old days when this was said of fish oil? “This Incredibly Popular Supplement Is Pretty Much Useless, Says Huge New Study.” While the benefits of Omega-3 supplements were being downplayed, Amarin pharmaceuticals made a big splash with…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
When narratives overtake science
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Narrative: “A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious . . . a story that connects and explains a carefully selected set of supposedly true events, experiences, or the like, intended to support a particular…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
Keep your balance!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Comedian Dave Barry once quipped: “Gravity is a contributing factor in nearly 73 percent of all accidents involving falling objects.” The Book of Proverbs says: “Pride cometh before the fall.” And one of the Ten Commandments in The House of God, a…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
Research Roundup: The impact of diet and supplements on four key areas of health
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Does dairy increase the risk of breast cancer? The role of dairy products in the promotion of breast cancer has been controversial. When I was a macrobiotic vegan 40 years ago, it was taken a given: How could the unnatural…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
Five reasons why a person with dementia may refuse to eat
By Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., M.P.H., R.D.
It can be frightening as well as frustrating when your loved one refuses to eat their once-favorite foods or drink liquids regularly. It is potentially dangerous as well – dehydration and unintended weight loss can contribute to a decline in…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
Has natural medicine lost the race against BigPharma?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The vaccines have worked (mostly). They’ve helped to stem the tide of COVID in the US even though not every adult has taken them. And, while the word is not yet out on long-term side effects, most people have tolerated…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
20 ways exercise benefits your health (part one)
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
As the weather warms up and gyms reopen, more Americans are shaking off lockdown and re-engaging with exercise. As you huff and puff your way back to optimal condition, here’s a little inspiration to keep you motivated: 1) Cardiovascular: It’s axiomatic…read more
Categories: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems
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