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Over-the-Counter Drugs and Dementia Risks
I have been speaking to groups of older adults for awhile now. I cover the topic of medications when I am speaking about memory. All...

Patricia Faust
Jul 4, 20194 min read


The Effect of Climate Change on Our Brains
It is obvious and science confirms that we are in the process of climate change. What makes this different from other climate cycles the...

Patricia Faust
Jun 20, 20194 min read


Does Weather Influence Our Brain?
As I sit here listening to the rain falling on the roof – I am about to go nuts! It feels like we live in the rain forest right now. The...

Patricia Faust
Jun 20, 20193 min read


Why We Love Our Dogs!
We have been dog owners for a long time. The house seems too quiet and clean when there isn’t a dog around. And we miss the affectionate...

Patricia Faust
Jun 5, 20193 min read


The Brain Boost from Physical Exercise
I am not sure why all this information about physical exercise is coming out right now but there seems to be a continual flow of articles...

Patricia Faust
Jun 5, 20194 min read


The Mind - Body Connection
Recent years have proven to be a renaissance for the integration of Mind-Body medicine. The idea that our thoughts, feelings, beliefs,...

Patricia Faust
May 23, 20194 min read


Cognitive Fitness: Yes You Can!
A few years ago when I talked about neuroplasticity and the power of the brain to change itself – everyone was amazed. Now the era of...

Patricia Faust
May 23, 20195 min read


The Reality of Change and Becoming Brain Fit
As another drug trial fails in the quest to treat Alzheimer’s disease, another research study confirms the effectiveness of living a...

Patricia Faust
May 9, 20195 min read


How Does Our Intelligence Change Throughout Our Lifespan?
The definition of human intelligence from the Encyclopedia Britannica is: “mental quality that consists of the abilities to learn from...

Patricia Faust
May 9, 20194 min read


The Effects of Google Brain on the Boomer Brain
In 2015 I wrote a blog – Google Brain. It caught my eye as I was searching through my blog archives. This article looked at the...

Patricia Faust
Apr 26, 20197 min read


Your Older Brain on Social Media - the Good and the Frustrating
It is not an unusual statistic to learn that 90% of young adults (age 18 – 29) are logging in to social networking sites. A surprising...

Patricia Faust
Apr 26, 20194 min read


Memory - Your Life Story
Making a memory is a very complex procedure. To make a memory we need to capture a strong input signal that is able to make it through...

Patricia Faust
Apr 11, 20195 min read


What About Forgetfulness?
Everyone forgets! But seeing forgetfulness as a problem is a matter of perspective. When we are in our twenties we laugh and joke about...

Patricia Faust
Apr 11, 20193 min read


Gum Disease Can Lead to Alzheimer's - REALLY?
This topic has really flown below my radar until a couple of weeks ago. I was having a lot of pain in one of my teeth and I couldn’t do...

Patricia Faust
Mar 28, 20193 min read


What Exactly Are Dementia Risk Factors?
Over the past few years I have mentioned a number of chronic diseases that raise your risk of developing dementia. Then I go on to...

Patricia Faust
Mar 28, 20193 min read


A Bigger, Better Brain - It's Your Choice
A few years ago when I talked about neuroplasticity and the power of the brain to change itself – everyone was amazed. Now the era of...

Patricia Faust
Mar 14, 20195 min read


Does Learning Give You a Bigger and Better Brain?
Actually, it does! We live down the street from an elementary school. I was driving by at lunch time and the kids were out playing at...

Patricia Faust
Mar 14, 20194 min read


The Brain/Heart Connection
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the United State. 1 in 4 deaths are caused...

Patricia Faust
Feb 20, 20192 min read


What's Good for Your Heart Is Good for Your Brain
With all the talk of hearts this month, let’s take a look at how heart health affects your brain. It turns out what’s good for your heart...

Patricia Faust
Feb 20, 20192 min read


The Difference Between Women's and Men's Brains: Changing the Perspective on Leadership
Ah, our magnificent brains – that three-pound organ that rests between our ears. It dictates who we are, what we do, how and what we...

Patricia Faust
Feb 5, 20197 min read
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