Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington’s disease (HD) are typically distinguished by their hallmark clinical features—memory loss in Alzheimer’s, motor difficulties in...
The United States is facing an alarming rise in mortality, and it’s not COVID-19 driving this trend. While the pandemic initially captured headlines, a deeper health crisis has been unfolding for decades—non-COVID deaths, especially from chronic diseases, are surging....
As we navigate the growing challenges of the global mental health crisis, one potential culprit has increasingly emerged from the shadows: ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Often maligned for their role in obesity and physical health issues, these foods may also be...
In my recent speech delivered before Senator Ron Johnson, Mr. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and distinguished guests, I explored the pressing need for a paradigm shift in how we view and treat chronic diseases, including mental health disorders. Drawing on years of research...
Dementia is a complex condition that significantly impacts both patients and their families, and finding effective treatments remains a challenge. However, a recent study highlights that not all cognitive impairments labeled as dementia are irreversible. In fact,...
Carnitine, a compound derived from amino acids, plays a critical role in energy production within the body. It acts as a key transporter of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, where these fats are oxidized to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell’s...
In recent years, light therapy has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological treatment across a wide range of conditions, from chronic pain and dermatological disorders to vision problems, post-stroke depression, and cognitive decline in dementia. While light is most...
We’ve all heard about the importance of the gut-brain connection for both metabolic and mental health. New research just published in the prestigious journal Cell, titled "Stress-sensitive neural circuits change the gut microbiome via duodenal glands," has unveiled a...
The relationship between mental and physical health has long intrigued scientists and healthcare providers. Many are skeptical of the relationship between “soft” signs, like gratitude, and overall health. Recent research, however, suggests we should take this more...
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences highlights a fascinating connection between psychosocial experiences and brain energy, or more specifically, mitochondrial biology. This study, led by Caroline Trumpff, Anna S. Monzel,...
