Does retirement hasten dementia?
Continuing to work may provide ongoing mental stimulation and social contact. Don't sacrifice these important health inputs when you retire.
Brain Health
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on Brain Health...
Cerebrospinal fluid, brain development and craniosacral harmonics
Researchers studying cerebrospinal fluid and brain development shed new light on the therapeutic mechanisms of craniosacral harmonics.
Creative thinking thrives on the ability to move freely
The ability to move freely contributes to the brain's ability to think creatively.
Science confirms: Movement skill and fitness are signs of a healthy brain
Scientists at the University of Edinburg confirm that speed of walking is an important predictor of dementia and the risk of falling.
Beyond 10,000 steps: more evidence that exercise intensity counts
Walking up to 10,000 steps a day is good for preventing dementia. Walking fast is even better.
Walk and chew gum?
The brain works best when it has a medium level of activity to deal with. Chiropractic erases internally-generated distractions that impair brain performance.
Why you have to strengthen your soleus muscle
The soleus is a large calf muscles with a distinct role. Strengthen it to prevent injury, improve running performance, and slow cognitive decline.
Do this every day to keep your brain sharp
Write the alphabet with your non-dominant hand. This forces the brain to forge new learning pathways and new ...
We’re living in a toxic world: air pollution and dementia
We’ve known for a long time that air pollution spells trouble for those with compromised lungs: kids with asthma ...
Childhood infections contribute to mental illness
A large study performed in Denmark proves that children who have a severe infectious illness have a significantly ...
Your body’s two operating modes
Your brain and hormonal systems have preset modes to control your behavior.
Research on NeuroTactile® Therapy and Heart Rate Variability
Latest research on NeuroTactile® Therapy using heart rate variability as an outcome measure.
Sitting shrinks your brain
Science keeps demonstrating the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle. Add to the list of negative effects the shrinking of a key brain region involved with memory.
Fibromyalgia and ADHD often go together
Exploring the link between fibromyalgia and ADHD
Find the sweet spot for top performance: relaxation vs. stimulation
Methods to help you find the right balance of relaxation and activation to achieve peak performance.
