Alzheimer’s
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Are some medicines stealing your brain power?
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It recently came to light that a wide range of popular medications—used routinely by tens of millions of Americans—have a nasty tendency to accelerate cognitive decline and set the stage for Alzheimer’s disease. Some are prescription drugs, but many are…read more
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The top 10 “Duh!” health and nutrition stories of 2016
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
duh də/ exclamation informal used to comment on an action perceived as foolish or stupid, or a statement perceived as obvious. From time to time, I call Intelligent Medicine listeners’ and readers’ attention to “Duh!” health and nutrition stories—reports so…read more
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Reversing Alzheimer’s with probiotics?
By Dr. David Perlmutter
For the past several years I have been writing and lecturing about the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and changes in the gut bacteria. We know, for example, that Alzheimer’s is an inflammatory condition. As well, we know that changes in…read more
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Clinical Focus: The cancer-preventive properties of sulforaphane
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Sulforaphane is one of the most exciting nutrients in the integrative medicine armamentarium, harnessing the chemo-preventive benefits of cruciferous vegetables. It is no mere fad—its value is substantiated by numerous scientific studies. Young broccoli and cauliflower sprouts are a particularly…read more
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5 incredible Alzheimer’s facts you probably don’t know
By Dr. David Perlmutter
Today, take a moment to consider these five amazing facts about Alzheimer’s Disease. How many did you know before reading? Alzheimer’s is preventable. More than 50% of Alzheimer’s cases can be prevented with specific attention to certain modifiable factors like…read more
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More good news about olive leaf extract
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
The Bible refers to the olive tree as the “tree of life.” Olives, the ripe fruit of the tree, yield healthy monounsaturated fats and phytochemicals that act as potent antioxidants. Research on the benefits of olive oil abounds in scientific…read more
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Click bait health reporting: I’m calling BS on these 5 health stories
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
“If you’re rational, you don’t get to believe whatever you want to believe.” ― Michael Huemer News stories on diet and health are so misleading these days. In an effort to gin up circulation, health writers are constantly searching for…read more
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Maple syrup cures Alzheimer’s?
By Dr. David Perlmutter
This week, Fox News published a startling report titled, “Maple syrup isn’t just delicious, it could also cure Alzheimer’s disease.” How exciting! All of the talk about the dangers of sugar go right out the window now, and we can…read more
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Coffee – a healthy choice
By Dr. David Perlmutter
This article originally appeared on Dr. Perlmutter’s website. It has been estimated that around 60% of Americans over the age of 18 report that they are “regular” coffee drinkers. No doubt what most motivates this consumption is the familiar and…read more
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“Omega-3s from fish oil supplements no better than placebo for dry eye . . .…
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“Most commonly people are told that having an A1c of 5.6 – 5.8% should be…
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