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Staying healthy for your body and mind at the time of COVID-19 and beyond
by Sarah McEwen, PhD
Looking after yourself at this time is very important. Needless to say, we are all under a tremendous amount of stress which releases the stress hormone cortisol into our brains. This can dampen our immune systems making us more susceptible to sickness. Incorporating some of...
3 Things to Know About Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19
by Barbara Giesser
For anyone with a chronic medical condition, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic can raise particular concerns. Here are some frequently asked questions from people with Multiple Sclerosis. 1. What’s the relationship between MS and COVID-19? Having Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in and of itself does not confer a greater...
Dietary Flavonols Can Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia
by Sarah McEwen, PhD
Featured in the Santa Monica Star, Dr. Sarah McEwen discusses results of a study examining the positive effects of flavonols and Alzheimer’s disease dementia.
Meditation & Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
by Sarah McEwen, PhD
Reducing stress to improve brain health is achieved by lowering the cortisol-driven stress response in the body and mind. Cortisol is a stress hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter responsible for chemical communications in the brain. The breakdown of chemical signaling in the brain due...
Natural Brain Supplements
by David Merrill
Supplements are used to optimize the levels of micronutrients in the body linked to cognitive health. While supplements have an incomplete evidence base, a number of micronutrients are associated with healthy brain aging and most likely act in concert with many, many additional factors including...
Multiple Sclerosis, A Multi-Faceted Malady: Looking at Diet and Exercise
by Barbara Giesser
There is no “good” time to receive a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. But it is a hopeful time. Learn about the positive impact of diet and exercise.
Insomnia in Older Adults
by David Merrill
Insomnia is more frequent in older adults than in any other age group, and can lead to a number of brain health issues. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder where people may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. Overview Sleep disturbances...
Improving Brain Health in Under a Minute
by Scott Kaiser
As a geriatrician—a physician specializing in the care of older people—focused on addressing cognitive issues, it is exciting to know how many things we can do to improve brain health. Plus, many of these steps can be taken, one at a time, in just a...
Pacific Brain Health Center: Seeking A Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease
by Zara Jethani
Pacific Neuroscience Institute brain health specialists are striving to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common type of dementia. In the United States, about 5.5 million people are affected by Alzheimer's disease, and the worldwide prevalence is estimated to be as high as 24 million. Watch this video to find out about research and clinical trials at the Pacific Brain Health Center at PNI.
Is Intermittent Fasting a Good Idea?
by Daniel F. Kelly
Dr. Daniel F. Kelly’s article about intermittent fasting was featured in the Santa Monica Star. Read the article and find out if intermittment fasting is a good idea.
Last updated: March 23rd, 2020