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Melatonin – A Potential Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease
August 21, 2024

Melatonin – A Potential Therapeutic for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), now affecting close to 7 million Americans, has been a central focus of my interest for the past four decades. As one of the leading causes of dementia, AD presents significant chal…

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Viagra for Brain Health?
August 19, 2024

Viagra for Brain Health?

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that sildenafil (Viagra), commonly used for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), may also offer protection against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A comp…
The Health Benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: A Polyphenol Powerhouse
July 2, 2024

The Health Benefits of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: A Polyphenol Powerhouse

Seems like just about every week we hear about another superfood. I find that, by and large, when I investigate these products, there’s nothing all that “super” about them. But there is one new gem that I fe…
The Health Benefits of Sprouting: Unlocking the Power of Vegetables
June 24, 2024

The Health Benefits of Sprouting: Unlocking the Power of Vegetables

Sprouting, the process of germinating seeds, to grow into young plants, has been practiced for centuries across various cultures. This simple yet powerful technique is celebrated for its ability to enhance t…
Ultra-processed Foods Threaten Your Brain
May 27, 2024

Ultra-processed Foods Threaten Your Brain

I’ve been writing a lot as of late about the threat posed by ultra-processed foods, (UPFs), specifically as it relates to the brain. And wouldn’t you know it. Just today, a powerful study appeared in the jou…
Simple Steps to Regain and Preserve Your Metabolic Health w/Dr. Casey Means
May 20, 2024

Simple Steps to Regain and Preserve Your Metabolic Health w/Dr. Casey Means

In this installment in The Empowering Neurologist Podcast we are thrilled to have a very special guest, and longtime friend, Dr. Casey Means, co-author of the groundbreaking book, Good Energy. Good Energy is…
Internet Usage May Reduce Dementia Risk
April 22, 2024

Internet Usage May Reduce Dementia Risk

In our book, Brain Wash, Dr. Austin Perlmutter and I warned about the potential risk of extensive Internet usage, especially as it relates to adolescents using excessively involved in social media.  But new …
Male Fertility and the Semen Microbiome
April 17, 2024

Male Fertility and the Semen Microbiome

It seems as if there is no limit to the various body systems that are now being characterized as having a unique association with bacteria and other resident living organisms. Several years ago, I wrote Brai…
A Mysterious Epidemic and its Relationship to Global Health
April 2, 2024

A Mysterious Epidemic and its Relationship to Global Health

By: Richard J Johnson MD Chronic kidney disease is not uncommon in the United States, with as many as 15 percent of all adults manifesting some decrease in kidney function.  Some of the more common causes a…
Simple Steps to Reverse Your Biological Age
February 26, 2024

Simple Steps to Reverse Your Biological Age

By: Dr. Mark Hyman There’s nothing we can do to change our chronological age, or the number of years we’ve lived since birth. It’s a simple calculation that doesn’t change regardless of lifestyle, health st…
Type 2 Diabetes Can Shorten Life by Up to 14 Years
February 19, 2024

Type 2 Diabetes Can Shorten Life by Up to 14 Years

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 30 could lead to a reduction in life expectancy of up to 14 years. Analysis of data from 19 affluent countries revealed that individuals diagnosed at 50 yea…