Donna Clem, Certified Health Coach

11/18/2024

Autopsies have shown repeatedly that Alzheimer’s patients tend to have significantly more atherosclerotic plaque buildup and narrowing of the arteries within the brain. The clogging of the arteries with cholesterol-filled plaque can drastically reduce the amount of blood—and therefore oxygen—our brain receives.

In light of such findings, some experts have even suggested that Alzheimer’s be reclassified as a vascular disorder. Vascular risk factors, such as high cholesterol, can be thought of as a ticking time bomb for Alzheimer’s disease. What’s bad for the heart may be bad for the mind. See the video “Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease” at https://buff.ly/3CruWoZ to learn more.

A study of 300 Alzheimer’s patients found that treating vascular risk factors, such as high cholesterol and blood pressure, may even slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. It won’t stop it, though, which is why prevention is the key. And it’s never too early to start eating more healthfully. Dietary decisions you make now may directly influence your health much later in life, including the health of your brain.

Watch the video “How to Prevent Alzheimer’s with Diet” at https://buff.ly/2qjtr3h.

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03/11/2024

Increasing blood flow to your brain stimulates the release of mood-elevating hormones. The same neurochemicals that relax the blood vessels relax the brain. This helps both your body and brain to cope with stress!

Exercise also helps the body muster up its own internal medicine to combat depression and worry. For many people, exercise is a healthier alternative to mood-altering medications!

07/13/2023

Blueberries are more than just delicious -- their anthocyanins may protect against cancer, heart disease, and dementia, and boost your immune system! https://wb.md/3rt2Bc0

06/14/2023

Happy Monday! New month, new you! There is no better time to start taking care of your whole self; exercise, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and so much more.

What areas are you focusing on improving in your life right now? What areas are you helping your clients with the most?

05/24/2023

Called the "king of fruits" in some parts of the world, mango is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. Here’s an overview of mango, its nutritional content, health benefits, and some tips on how to enjoy it.

11/19/2022

Life is busy, stressful and unpredictable — particularly as we approach the holiday season. Practice all five of these suggestions from Wellcoaches and you’ll find you have more focused and intentional time than you thought to tackle work tasks, home life and more.

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10/28/2022

07/04/2022

In school, we all learned how to read and write, but we never learned how to use our minds to help us with the most important survival skills of all: staying happy and healthy!

To engage the powerful forces of the mind on the body, you must DO something. Learn how to ACTIVELY relax. ⁣⁣
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Whether you practice deep breathing or take a simple leisurely walk, find an active relaxation that works for you and do it. Here are a few more ideas on how to push your pause button:⁣⁣
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1) Make choices that make your life balanced — practice saying “NO” to others and “YES” to yourself.⁣⁣
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2) Try yoga or meditation.⁣⁣
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3) Get enough sleep.⁣⁣
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4) Eat whole foods that decrease the stress response.⁣

06/21/2022

Confused by all the labels? 👇

Which food labels matter? Here’s what animal protein designations mean for our metabolic health and what experts have to say.

06/19/2022

Despite the billions of dollars spent on research, there is still neither a cure nor an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. This is why prevention through diet and lifestyle is so important. Alzheimer’s disease is primarily a vascular disorder. Lack of adequate blood flow to the brain due to clogging of cerebral arteries may play a pivotal role in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s dementia. Vascular risk factors, such as high cholesterol, not only impact the health of our heart, but may also impact the health of our brain. Therefore, a heart-healthy diet can be considered a brain-healthy diet.

Learn more about the role of diet for Alzheimer’s prevention:
Alzheimer’s topic page at https://bit.ly/3wU0Wtx
"Preventing Alzheimer’s with Lifestyle Changes" at https://bit.ly/3xaWdoN
"Alzheimer’s and Atherosclerosis of the Brain" at https://bit.ly/3HQZUET
"Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease" at https://bit.ly/3ifRzAw

05/22/2022

“For those trying to decide whether to continue working out alone at home or whether to rejoin their old group fitness class, this research is a highly persuasive argument for the latter.”

The physical benefits of exercise are well known, but working out also has major advantages when it comes to mental health—especially when it’s performed in a group setting. This press release was orginally distributed by ReleaseWire Valley Cottage, NY — (ReleaseWire) — 03/10/2022 — When w...