Dementia

Leyla Weighs In: Preventing Cognitive Decline
June 21, 2024
The Connection Between Community, Mobility, Exercise, and Cognitive Health. Nutritionist Leyla Muedin weighs in on the impact of community, mobility and exercise on cognitive function and overall health. She reviews recent studies, including one from the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, highlighting how greater community and mobility can be associated with better cognitive function, and another study from the journal Aging Cell that demonstrates exercise’s beneficial effects on brain health at the cellular level in mice. Additionally, Leyla discusses the harmful effects of air pollution on brain health and the importance of a holistic approach, emphasizing both physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices to mitigate cognitive decline and improve well-being.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Physical Activity and Memory
December 29, 2023
Sitting is more associated with feelings of depression and anxiety; Mild physical activity may immediately help restore memory; I've been using Xlear Nasal Spray twice a day for the past seven years and haven't had a cold since!; I think my Irritable Bowel Syndrome is caused by Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Any suggestions for treatment? Click HERE for part 2.

Forestalling Cognitive Decline with Dr. Richard Restak, Part 2
November 30, 2023
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Richard Restak, author of "How to Prevent Dementia: Understanding and Managing Cognitive Decline." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: How to Prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Part 1
November 21, 2023
Psychopharmacologist Dr. Timothy Jennings shares a broad array of strategies for averting mental decline in his book, "The Aging Brain." To what extent is dementia pre-ordained by our genes? Can we overcome our genetic predispositions? What roles for exercise, sleep, stress reduction? What evidence supports lifetime learning? What medications rob memory? What type of diet has been shown to stave off brain deterioration? Are there “brain foods”? What supplements have memory protective effects? Does hormone replacement help? Is there scientific evidence to support the benefits of spirituality? Click HERE for part 2.

Preventing Cognitive Decline and Regenerating our Brains, Part 1
October 10, 2023
Our brains don't have to decline as we get older. Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, professor and author of “Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance,” reveals non-pharmacological ways for people to improve cognitive function in just 12 weeks. Based on cutting-edge science, Dr. Fotuhi details a complete program for increasing brain size and enhancing brain function, including memory, creativity, comprehension, and concentration. Click HERE for part 2.

Preventing Cognitive Decline and Regenerating our Brains, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, professor and author of “Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance.” Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 12, Part 2: Improving Stroke Recovery
August 14, 2023
Is exercise more effective than drugs or talk therapy for depression and anxiety? Improving stroke recovery; Makers of sugary cereals threaten to sue Feds over loss of “healthy” food labeling. Prescription meds don’t cut it for long-term management of sleep problems; Why cars make drivers drowsy; “Catch-up sleep” on weekends is not the solution for workday sleep deficits; Vitamin D vs. dementia; Sketchy ties with Big Pharma prompt resignation of FDA official; Asthma rescue med shortage highlights U.S. drug supply chain problems. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: Intelligent Medicine Radio for August 5, Part 2: Concussions and Pain
August 7, 2023
Device reps in operating rooms incentivize excessive stent placements; Natural therapies for claudication; Aged Garlic Extract for blood pressure? Tracing heart disease risk to oral bacteria; Nattokinase vs. spike protein; Laxative dependence associated with higher risk of dementia; The role of uric acid in hypertension and insulin resistance—and nutraceuticals that can lower it; Cannabinoids and PEA for concussions and pain. Click HERE for part 1. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

ENCORE: A Comprehensive Look at Cognitive Decline, Part 1
June 20, 2023
Dr. Andrew Budson is a neurologist and memory researcher whose recent book, "Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families" is a comprehensive look at cognitive decline. How do you determine whether you or a loved one is progressing toward dementia or merely suffering ordinary age-related memory decline? Are there tests? Why are we seeing such an uptick in Alzheimer's cases--is it merely because people are living longer, or is it something about lifestyle? What are some of the risk factors for Alzheimer's? If a family member has it, is it inevitable you'll get it? What about brain games? Exercise? Diet? Can stress accelerate memory decline? Dr. Budson shares his views on the controversial new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm. Do other drugs really help? What about Prevagen? What commonly-used medications can undermine memory? How to avoid caregiver burnout? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Comprehensive Look at Cognitive Decline, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Andrew Budson, author of "Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families." Click HERE for part 1.