Retrain Your Brain to Like Healthy Foods

What if you could train your brain to prefer healthy foods, like kale and cantaloupe, rather than unhealthy foods, like cookies and french fries? This may be possible, according to a 2014 study. Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University and at Massachusetts General Hospital demonstrated brain changes […]

Alzheimer's: Tips for Communicating Thoughtfully

Communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia requires patience and understanding. Individuals with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions. They also have more trouble understanding others. The Alzheimer’s Association® provides tips and techniques that can be used to help a person with Alzheimer’s communicate more effectively. Be patient and […]