While exploring ways to improve brain health, I recently learned that socialization may be one of the simplest and most effective habits we can build into daily life. Human connection is more than enjoyable—it supports brain health. Conversations with friends, time with family, group activities, volunteering, and community involvement all provide meaningful mental stimulation whileContinue reading “Social Connection: A Simple Way to Support Brain Health”
Category Archives: Strategy for MCI
Vitamin B
There are eight types of vitamins; B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), B12 (cobalamin). According to this article from Harvard, “These vitamins help a variety of enzymes do their jobs, ranging from releasing energy from carbohydrates and fat to breaking down amino acids and transporting oxygenContinue reading “Vitamin B”
Effect of Sleep on MCI
We are in a historic moment with the Covid-19 pandemic ravaging the entire world. Many people have a number of things to think about and worry about, and it can affect their sleep. It’s bad enough in normal times but in this pandemic, the number of things people need to worry about has increased dramatically.Continue reading “Effect of Sleep on MCI”
Hearing Loss
An old man started feeling that his wife was having a hearing problem. So, he went to a doctor and asked him what he should do about it. The doctor said he could not do anything unless he sees his wife. The man said he is worried about upsetting her by suggesting that she hasContinue reading “Hearing Loss”
Anti-oxidants
I am not sure how accurate this analogy is, but if we were to look at brain deterioration as being like a rusty tin roof with a lot of holes, it would make sense to try and prevent further rusting to limit the damage done to the roof. Even in the rest of our body,Continue reading “Anti-oxidants”
Flickering Light and Sound to Improve MCI?
While looking into various websites related to Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), I came across a fascinating article. This article talks about the effect of flickering light and sound at a frequency of 40Hz on brain chemistry. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) observed that when mice afflicted with Alzheimer’s diseaseContinue reading “Flickering Light and Sound to Improve MCI?”
Vitamins
This posting has been revised to accommodate its contents in a more organized manner. Many vitamins are vital for our overall health. Also, some are known to help improve brain health including mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The following list explains how each vitamin could affect brain health. It should be noted that while some vitaminsContinue reading “Vitamins”
Coconut Oil
This is quite a controversial one. Some people swear by it, but there has been no solid scientific evidence to support its effectiveness in treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s disease. https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/treatments/alternative-therapies/coconut-oil-and-dementia One of most well-known proponents of using coconut oil to treat Alzheimer’s disease is Dr. Newport. Around 2008, her husband developed Alzheimer’s disease.Continue reading “Coconut Oil”
Supplements
This posting has been revised to accommodate its contents in a more organized manner. There are numerous dietary supplements available, some of which may be helpful for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and others that may be of questionable value. In general, science does not support the use of supplements (except for vitamins) to help counterContinue reading “Supplements”
Memory Test
If we want to improve anything, we need to measure. The most popular test to assess cognitive capacity is the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) being used by clinicians. This is the test that asks you to draw a picture of a clock among other things, and gives you a score out of 30. If youContinue reading “Memory Test”
Living With MCI 