According to a study of over 200 people who underwent spinal surgeries, most post-surgery infections come from the patient’s own skin microbiome and not from the hospital or surgical implements. newscientist.com/article/242635…

COVID-19 infections can dysregulate the gut microbiome and lead to extended illness. New research found certain strains of fungi were thrown “out of whack” by the virus, resulting in a prolonged immune response all across the body. wired.com/story/unruly-g…

New research has linked ADHD & dementia, particularly dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). In the 12 year study, 17% of those in the ADHD group developed dementia compared to just 4% in the control group, and the most frequent type of dementia was DLB. medscape.com/viewarticle/ad…

Is organic the way to go? According to the Environmental Working Group, there are 12 foods you should always try to buy organic if you want to eat well.

Want to see what made the list? eatingwell.com/article/15806/…

I’ve been asked several times what I think of the new widely-quoted research paper that claims having two copies of ApoE4 represents a “distinct genetic form of Alzheimer’s disease.” Here’s my response: apollohealthco.com/false-hopeless…

There are plenty of simple changes you can make to keep your brain in tip-top shape. One of the easiest, and most fun, changes? Playing games! This article from @‌ParadeMagazine tells you which games to play for brain health. parade.com/health/games-t…

Following the MIND diet – which combines the Mediterranean and DASH diets – can slow down biological aging and reduce your risk of dementia. The diet is very similar to our KetoFLEX 12/3 Program, but lacks the key keto component. health.com/mind-diet-slow…

New research used MRI to check the brains of over 100K participants and found that those on a “balanced” diet had higher cognitive function and better brain health than those on a vegetarian diet. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/a-bal…

Despite hitting the market over a year ago, Leqembi has had a less-than-stellar rollout. Chalk that up to price, limited results (just a modest slowing of decline), and the fact that most insurers won’t cover it because of the extreme side effects. apnews.com/article/alzhei…

Intermittent fasting (IF) is one of the most popular diets in America, and fasting for 12-16 hours is part of KetoFLEX 12/3. Research shows that IF helps with weight loss, CVD, cancer, and more. Now, a mouse study has found that it protects your gut. medicalnewstoday.com/articles/can-i…

I’ve joined the PNI as Senior Director of the new Precision Brain Health program. This is in addition to continuing to work with @‌ApolloHealthCo to reduce the global burden of cognitive decline. pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/blog/precision…

Improving diet, cutting down on alcohol, and using an air purifier address key factors in dementia risk. We’ve preached those changes, among others, for years! Don’t wait for another study to discover the impact of sleep. Start protecting your brain today. everydayhealth.com/dementia/new-s…

There’s a clear association between hearing loss and dementia as I told Parade Magazine - but getting treatment can reduce your risk. parade.com/health/hearlin…

New research from USC has found that a diet that mimics fasting can lower your risk of disease and reduce your biological age. Their fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is a five-day diet high in unsaturated fats and low in calories, carbs, and protein. sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/…

Research has found a variant in the FN1 (fibronectin, part of the matrix outside cells) gene that could act as a counterbalance for the ApoE4 allele. The team is confident that this FN1 variant could lead to new therapies to treat dementia. sciencealert.com/scientists-fin…

Visual impairments may present up to 12 years before a dementia diagnosis according to new research. We’ve long said the changes driving dementia can occur for decades before diagnosis, and now we’re increasingly seeing tests that can identify the changes. huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/this-cha…

As I told the Huffington Post, brain health should be a lifelong goal, and your lifestyle matters at every age. If you’re 20 or 30, it’s important to take steps now! But no matter your age, avoid processed foods, smoking, sleep loss, and stress as a start.
huffpost.com/entry/what-hap…

In a first, researchers have found microplastics in arterial plaque and correlated their presence with an increased risk for cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke.

One great way to cut microplastic exposure is to avoid plastic tea bags.  healthline.com/health-news/mi…

Researchers are ramping up their quest for dementia-detecting blood tests. Will this lead to earlier effective treatment with personalized protocols, or more sales of ineffective drugs? I hope we begin to see a reduction in the global burden of dementia. sciencefocus.com/the-human-body…

Please join Dr. Hans Frykman and me as we discuss BrainScan. It combines three blood tests to help you avoid Alzheimer’s disease by “scanning for it” many years before any problems arise.

You can join us live on Facebook or register to view on Zoom here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…