Brain Health

As many of you are aware, I have been warning about the toxic effects of sugar on the brain for more than 15 years, ever since I wrote Grain Brain. Back then, the idea that sugar and carbohydrates could play...

I have been an advocate for physical exercise as a brain therapeutic for many years. It’s one of the most powerful tools we have not only for our bodies but for our brains as well. And now, a new study of ov...

Why Wildfire Smoke Could Be One of the Biggest Threats to Brain Health in North America Wildfire season is back, and it’s already living up to the warnings. With record-setting temperatures and early-season...

A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions explored whether levels of vitamin K in the brain are linked to cognitive decline and brain changes...

When you think of brain-boosting foods, cheese might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, new research suggests that Camembert cheese may have unique compounds that could help protect cognitiv...

Cocoa is often celebrated for its rich taste and its ability to satisfy chocolate cravings, but its benefits extend far beyond indulgence. Scientific research has uncovered that cocoa flavanols—compounds abu...

How have my original theories proposed in Grain Brain in 2013 stood the test of time? I asked CHAT GPT. Here is the response: Since Dr. David Perlmutter’s book Grain Brain was published in 2013, which linke...

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...

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...

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 ...