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RESPECT the BRAIN


We spend a lot of time respecting our teeth. We see the dentist regularly and make sure that we brush and floss our teeth daily. We also make sure that we follow up with our optometrists on a regular basis to keep our eyes in check and most of us try to hit the treadmill at least once in a while to keep our hearts strong.


While it’s very important to keep our teeth, eyes and heart in great condition we don’t spend a lot of time talking about how we can take similar care of our brains.

That’s because until recently we didn’t know much about our brains and how they function. Until now…

The 1990s were called the “decade of the brain” because this was a time in which we had access to unique imaging modalities that allowed us to start to see how the brain functions.

Contrary to popular thought, the brain functions as a whole and there are ways to make it stronger.

New research is starting to show that we can prevent stroke in a majority of cases when we have warning signs. Alzheimer intervention can slow disease progression. We can help treat people with headaches effectively without pills. And this is just the start.

For those who are not effected with neurological disease, regular maintenance of our brains can make our memory stronger and help us live more efficiently and happily.

In the coming weeks we will provide links on how to make your brain healthier. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting journey.

Read more about Brain health here: Why Your Brain Needs More Downtime - Scientific American

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