Connecting the Gut Microbiome to Alzheimer’s Disease
Examining the bacteria that live in our guts and the role it plays in health is an exciting frontier in scientific inquiry. Researchers are now looking at the gut microbiome for answers about Alzheime...
5 Dec 201711min
The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Life
Sleep plays an important role in our day-to-day lives and has a huge impact on our memory and thinking. Learn more about why we need to sleep and some of the negative impacts that poor sleep can have ...
21 Nov 201713min
Early Diagnosis Key to Alzheimer's Disease Treatment
Recent research shows Alzheimer’s disease can be present up to two decades before symptoms occur; a phenomenon known as preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. Comparing the disease to a burning building, so...
7 Nov 201710min
MIND Diet for Healthy Brain Aging
The MIND diet was created with the goal of healthy brain aging. This nutrition plan, which is backed up by years of scientific research, details 10 food groups you should incorporate into your diet an...
24 Okt 201710min
What Is the Wisconsin ADRC?
The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is one of about 30 federally supported Alzheimer's Disease Centers in the country. Dr. Sanjay Asthana explains what makes the Wisconsin ADRC unique, t...
18 Okt 20178min
Connecting Lifetime Stress to Brain Health
Recent research shows lifetime stressful events, such as divorce, childhood trauma, and military combat, can have negative consequences for brain health and cognition in later life. Guest: Megan Zuels...
10 Okt 201710min
Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
In this episode, we’re fortunate enough to be joined by Dr. Sanjay Asthana, the director and founder of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Dr. Asthana has published extensive research ...
3 Okt 20178min
When Is It Time for Home Healthcare?
Marion Chapin, an expert in homecare for seniors and people with dementia, will share five signs it is time to seek in-home help for caregiving for a family member. Marion has been working in homecare...
3 Okt 20177min
