brain function

Attention Deficit in Adults

September 21st, 2010 · 8:27 AM

I have been diagnosed with moderate to severe ADD. In my late 50’s, I struggle to do “normal.” Concerta works well for me but I would prefer something more holistic. I have tried not taking the Concerta, and find myself to be foggy and unmotivated. This is a serious quality of life issue.
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Tags: ADD, attention, brain function

Alzheimer’s: A New Look

October 5th, 2009 · 7:20 AM

Forbes Magazine reports the following:
Through the years, scientists have looked at beta-amyloid as the cause of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease. Billions of dollars have been spent researching drugs that will interfere with the production of this protein. Unfortunately, as the trials near completion, there does not seem to be

Where Do Those “Senior Moments” Come From? And How to Avoid Them?

December 10th, 2008 · 7:18 AM

Wall Street Journal

As we age, our brains normally shrink, especially affecting regions associated with learning. The brain also is slightly slower in its response to ignoring irrelevant data—by 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds) or more. This creates greater distractability, which also affects learning and memory. University of Michigan psychologist agrees that things get harder, but [...]

What Happens to You When You Get Off the Sugar

September 17th, 2008 · 7:21 AM

An 84 year-old gentleman presented with difficulty sleeping, tired, mental acuity diminished; all over the past few months. He was a long-time advocate of good eating and supplement intake.
Let me show you what happened when we took him off of the sugar. You can