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Today is World Brain Day! 🧠 The brain is the most amazing and complex organ in the human body. We all know that exercise, healthy eating, reading and problem solving promotes brain health. But did you know that oestrogen is crucial for a healthy brain too? Studies show that ‘prolonged use of HRT decreases the risk and delayed the onset of Alzheimer's disease.’ So, it’s important to ensure your hormone levels are adequate, as it can affect other functions in the body such as brain health. Looking to prescribe BHRT? Please contact the team on info@specialist-pharmacy.com #worldbrainday #functionalmedicine #hormones #medication #prescriptionservice #compoundingpharmacy #bhrt #bioidenticalhoromones #functionalmedicine #hormones #medication #prescriptionservice #compoundingpharmacy

Calibrate not only recognizes the connection between emotional health and metabolic health, but we've also integrated this concept into our evidence-based curriculum. Thank you so much to Lauryn Higgins and Health.com for talking with me about the role of GLP-1s (Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, etc) and lifestyle intervention in reducing inflammation that can lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety and brain fog. https://lnkd.in/gGrdS26f

In a recent feature on health.com, Kristin Baier MD, our Vice President of Clinical Development, delves into the compelling link between weight loss and enhanced brain health. As Dr. Baier highlights in the article, weight loss triggers a cascade of positive effects: metabolic syndrome reverses, inflammation decreases, and brain metabolism and mitochondrial function see a marked improvement. At Calibrate, we're attuned to the intersection of weight management and brain health. In fact, Emotional Health stands as a key pillar of our comprehensive approach to sustainable weight loss. Our 2024 Results Report underscores this commitment, with a notable 28% of members reporting improved emotional well-being—a testament to the real impact of our program. These findings echo broader clinical research, as mentioned in the article, emphasizing the pivotal role of lifestyle interventions in mitigating symptoms of depression and anxiety. We’re changing the way the world treats weight—while improving brain health in the process. For deeper insights into the impact of weight loss on emotional and cognitive health, read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/ejGHqmdj #BrainHealth #BrainToGutAxis #MentalHealth

Lifestyle medicine for healthy cognitive aging: A narrative review https://lnkd.in/eDEKikDd

Longitudinal study with UK Biobank reveals protection in midlife with healthy lifestyle that can offset genetic high-risk individuals for Alzheimer's, Stroke and late life depression. It's all about your #braincarescore and keeping it in the high range which is modifiable. Below is the article from Medscape and I also put the link to measure your own brain care score. #SwissRe medical officers would all agree that improving insulin sensitivity by healthy diet would impact many of these risk factors referenced in the brain care score. Go ahead and take the McCance Center Brain Care Score today to see what you need to work on to prevent dementia, stroke and depression. https://lnkd.in/eRB42eD9

🧠 8-OHdG: A Window into Brain Health and Aging 🧠 Did you know that 8-OHdG, a marker of oxidative DNA damage, may hold critical clues to the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease? Elevated levels of 8-OHdG in the body are linked to increased oxidative stress—a key player in DNA damage, inflammation, and neuronal decline. In Alzheimer’s patients, oxidative stress wreaks havoc on brain cells, with measurable increases in 8-OHdG found in cerebral spinal fluid and tissue. The good news? Early detection of oxidative damage allows for targeted lifestyle and nutritional interventions, like antioxidant therapy, to slow or even reverse its effects.  Precision Point Diagnostics’ Advanced Oxidative Stress Test measures 8-OHdG and other key markers, providing actionable insights to help patients and providers take proactive steps for brain health and aging well. 📈 Understand your oxidative stress. 📉 Protect your brain. ✨ Empower your future. 💡 Reach out to us or your healthcare provider to learn more about our comprehensive testing. Your health journey starts with answers! . . #precisionpointdiagnostics #brainhealth #advancedoxidativestresstest #oxidativestress #8OHdG #alzheimers #dementiaprevention #functionaldiagnostics #healthandwellness #oxidativeload #functionalmedicine #agingwell #neurodegeneration #labtesting #oxidativestresstest

Fasting is a powerful tool for optimal wellness and longevity. Fasting can significantly enhance physical, mental and emotional health. Fasting has shown to enhance metabolic processes, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation. Studies also indicate that fasting can stimulate the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), supporting brain health, cognitive function and resilience against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBvyAuuK #fasting #wellness #longevity Lifelong Labs

The latest episode of Talk With the Doc(tor) is up on our YouTube channel!

Atrial Fibrillation is a prevalent heart rhythm disorder. The common risk factors are diabetes, hypertension, obesity, sleep apnea , and structural heart problems. Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation have an increased risk for stroke and hence timely intervention is essential. In this article , Dr Deep Chandh Raja Soundararajan, Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Lead - Cardiac Electrophysiology, shares the causes and symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation and how early diagnosis and intervention can prevent further complications. #KauveryHospital #AtrialFibrillation #StrokePrevention #Healthcare #HeartRhythmDisorder

Lifestyle medicine for healthy cognitive aging: A narrative review https://lnkd.in/eDEKikDd