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How to Remember More of What You Need To Know

4 September 2025
While it’s likely true that much of what we see and hear, is best forgotten, there are times, when we are in school, formal training, on a job, or in family or social interaction, when learning or remembering new information becomes imperative.  So with this being the month that students typically return to school, and […]
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Vaccinations: What’s In The Best Interest of Your Child?

9 August 2025
This is the month most children will be returning to school, and parents will be asked if not directed to have them vaccinated – for the good of all. However, a recent survey found a growing number of parents are planning on or considering not complying. Is that wise?  (The views expressed below are those […]
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More Than Just Mental Stimulation

1 July 2025
Everyone should know by now that there is a strong correlation between staying mentally active and maintaining a healthy brain. As we noted in step 3 of our 7 Pillars of Brain Health, the brain is very much a use it or lose it organ. Therefore, brain games of various types, jigsaw or crossword puzzles, […]
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Benefits of Short Walks & Sunshine

2 June 2025
Elderly couple walking in the sun
 Could These Be More Important Than Exercise Duration or Supplements?  Everyone knows, or they should, that exercise is one of the healthiest things we can do for our body and brain. It can help improved digestion, oxygenation, circulation, energy and sleep. It can even help you grow new brain cells! But could there be something […]
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How Glutathione Can Reduce Cognitive Decline

29 April 2025
One of the most powerful and influential nutrients produced by our body is glutathione (GSH). It’s believed to be 1000 Xs more powerful than Vitamin C. Considered to be the “king” of the antioxidants, it’s used by our bodies to quench free radicals and inflammation, remove toxins, repair damaged tissues (even DNA), and more than […]
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Gaining a Mental Edge in Gaming

6 March 2025
  This blog is especially for “gamers” – individuals who spend a significant amount of their time playing interactive skill-based video or other games – who would like to improve their game, and/or the health of their brain. But it has some great insights for non-gamers as well. Gaming requires a diverse set of mental […]
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Can Dementia Be Prevented and Memory Decline Reversed?

4 February 2025
Can Alzheimer’s and other types of Dementia causing disorders be prevented or arrested? Can memory abilities be improved in seniors? Such was the subject of a recent article we wrote for the Deseret News. One of the leading online newspapers in the Intermountain West. One of the challenges that seniors and family members often face, […]
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How the Teachings of Jesus Affect Brain Health

22 December 2024
So the question for this Christmas blog is: How can the teachings of Jesus Christ and other great religions promote brain health? Such is the topic of a relatively new book out by Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD titled How God Changes Your Brain.   Dr. Newberg has made this the focus of a great deal […]
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A New Super Food for The Brain & Body

10 December 2024
Last month’s blog was on the topic of Food as Medicine. This has become an increasingly popular topic propelled by new research on the medicinal benefits of various plant compounds or “phytonutrients” and how they can address the needs of human bodies and brains so perfectly.  Now we would like to introduce you to a […]
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Food As Medicine

13 October 2024
Food As Medicine
Everyone knows the value of food for providing the energy our bodies needs to function, but when it comes to ailments far fewer view food as potent medicine.  Nevertheless, medical pioneers like Dr. William Li, are changing that view.  In his new book, Eat To Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can […]
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