
Maria Pfund, Nutritional Consultant
- Jun 27, 2017
Vitamins may Help Prevent Dementia
Dementia affects millions of senior citizens in USA. Fortunately, there are things we can do to prevent that from happening. Boosting our diets with nutrient-rich foods and vitamin supplements is a way we may prevent dementia. In particular, vitamins C and E seem to prevent the onset of dementia caused by stroke and mental decline. According to BBC (2000), added vitamins could prevent the damage to brain cells and limit the amount of brain damage after a stroke. According to

Maria Pfund, Nutritional Consultant
- Jun 5, 2017
Cholesterol’s Link to Alzheimer’s
Mental health can not be underestimated since it is crucial for our daily functioning and enjoyment. Another way to prevent Alzheimer’s is to keep cholesterol under control. According to Researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center (BBC, 2002), there is a link between cholesterol and a protein called APP. APP protein is found in many of the main organs including the brain and heart. The role APP plays in normal circumstances is not clear, but in people with Alzhei

By Jack Keeney, FRHC Social Media Manager
- Jun 1, 2017
Exercising Healthy Choices for Our Minds
I have found, now that I'm in my mid-fifties, that some thinking traits and habits are much, much better for me: leading to improved mental health. Can't we all—old, middle-aged, or just starting out in life—stand improvement in our thinking patterns and perspectives?! Some ways of thinking are just better, lead to better outcomes, and more peace and happiness. First, live in the moment; live today. Dwelling in guilt and shame over past mistakes just brings us down. And, a