Brain Boosters

V stands for Vitamins B12 and D.  Get a blood test every year to check if you have adequate levels of these two essential brain vitamins. Take supplements if your levels are low, but of course, [...]

D stands for Diet.  What we eat and drink plays a critical role in the health and functioning of our brain. And what’s the ideal brain-boosting diet?  Eat real food.  Quit the junk food, fast [...]

A stands for Anticipation, Awe and wonder. And after just one day in Sri Lanka, I’m already in awe of the incredible lush green tea plantations, the warmth, friendliness and hospitality of the [...]

Can adventure really prevent dementia? Or is it just a catchy rhyme? Adventure can most definitely prevent dementia! Of course genes play a role, but only 5% of dementias are genetically [...]

Last month I spoke at the Australasian Metabolic Health Society (AMHS) about diet and dementia.  For those who were not able to attend, my three key takeaways were: Brain changes leading to [...]

Click here to watch Macka B (Christopher Macfarlane) deliver his amusing, veracious message about sugar. Macka B is a British-born Jamaican reggae artist, performer and activist. I believe his [...]

While I was in Nashville, Tennessee in April this year, I had the great pleasure of being interviewed on The Influential Personal Brand Podcast by the dynamic AJ Vaden. AJ is co-founder and CEO [...]

After last week’s Health-e-Byte about music as medicine, I received several questions about the specific benefits of listening to personally meaningful music for people with dementia. The best [...]

Listening to music is medicine for our mind in a range of contexts. In 2022, a group of mentally healthy older adults were enrolled in an eight-week music intervention. Each participant, with [...]

As a doctor with an unquenchable passion for brain health and preventive medicine, I’ve spent years advocating for a lifestyle that supports not only our body but also our mind. I’ve seen, both [...]