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11/10/2025

Our heroes deserve better.

That’s the first thought that came to mind when I read about a new survey showing how many of our veterans—many of them seniors—are living with chronic, debilitating pain every single day.

And yet, rather than being handed a bottle of pills, many are seeking out natural, non-drug alternatives.

Can you blame them?

The opioid crisis has taken a devastating toll on this country, especially among veterans.

These men and women have sacrificed so much. And in return, they’ve often been funneled into a system that treats symptoms with prescriptions… instead of addressing root causes or offering true relief.

But that’s finally starting to change.

Veterans Are Choosing a Different Path
A small but significant survey out of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), NIH, and DoD reveals a quiet rebellion: Nearly one-third of veterans with chronic pain say they’ve substituted natural products for pain medications—many to avoid opioids altogether.

Among the most commonly used:

Vitamins and minerals (94 percent)
Herbal supplements and botanicals (60 percent)
Cannabis (40 percent)
The survey also found that 80 percent of participants live with disabling pain every day, yet only 15 percent were prescribed opioids, and 17 percent didn’t use any pain medications at all.

That tells me these folks are looking for real, long-term solutions—not another addictive quick fix.

But There’s a Dangerous Silence
Here’s the concerning part: While nearly all veterans (98 percent) agreed that doctors should talk to patients about natural product use, only half actually told their doctors what they were taking.

That’s a serious risk—especially since some natural products can interact with medications or worsen existing conditions.

It also tells me something else: Most mainstream doctors are still woefully undereducated when it comes to natural medicine. Which leaves patients—especially seniors—on their own to figure things out.

Natural Options Worth Exploring
If you or someone you love is struggling with pain and wants to avoid the pharmaceutical route, here are a few evidence-backed natural pain relievers worth discussing with a qualified integrative or natural health physician:

Boswellia (Indian frankincense): A powerful anti-inflammatory shown to relieve joint and back pain.
Curcumin (from turmeric): May work as well as NSAIDs for arthritis—without the gut damage.
Omega-3 fatty acids: May ease chronic pain and support mood—especially for veterans managing PTSD.
CBD (cannabidiol): Shown in early studies to reduce nerve and inflammatory pain.
Each of these has its own risks and benefits. But with proper guidance, they can offer real relief—without the dangers of addiction, sedation, or long-term toxicity.

A Shift Worth Supporting
The system is finally starting to catch up. Agencies like the VA now recommend non-drug therapies as first-line treatment for chronic pain—including lifestyle changes, cognitive behavioral therapy, and integrative medicine.

But most seniors still don’t hear that message often enough.

It’s up to us—patients, caregivers, and informed doctors—to speak up, push for better options, and help our veterans (and ourselves) find healing that doesn’t come in a bottle.

In case you missed it, here’s what else we’ve been chatting about this week in e-Tips:
Wrinkles: We’ve Been Blaming the Wrong Thing
Tossing, Turning… and Raising Your Heart Risk?
The Alzheimer’s Delay That Could Cost Your Family Everything
The Truth About Eggs (Doctors Had It Wrong!)
The Silent Reason Your Ears Won’t Stop Ringing
Breast Cancer Drugs Can Shatter Your Bones (Literally)
Sources:
New Survey Shows U.S. Veterans’ Use of Natural Products for Chronic Pain. (2025). NCCIH. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/research/research-results/new-survey-shows-us-veterans-use-of-natural-products-for-chronic-pain
Blanco, J. (2025, July 28). Boswellia, An Effective Pain Relief. Lifeextension.com; Life Extension. https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2014/12/boswellia-new-studies-show-effective-pain-relief
Hewlings, S., & Kalman, D. (2017). Curcumin: A Review of Its’ Effects on Human Health. Foods, 6(10), 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods6100092
Villanueva, M. R. B., Joshaghani, N., Villa, N., Badla, O., Goit, R., Saddik, S. E., Dawood, S. N., Rabih, A. M., Niaj, A., Raman, A., Uprety, M., Calero, M., & Khan, S. (2022). Efficacy, Safety, and Regulation of Cannabidiol on Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review. Cureus, 14(7). https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.26913
Okereke, O. I., Vyas, C. M., Mischoulon, D., Chang, G., Cook, N. R., Weinberg, A., Bubes, V., Copeland, T., Friedenberg, G., Lee, I-Min., Buring, J. E., Reynolds, C. F., III, & Manson, J. E. (2021). Effect of Long-term Supplementation With Marine Omega-3 Fatty Acids vs Placebo on Risk of Depression or Clinically Relevant Depressive Symptoms and on Change in Mood Scores: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 326(23), 2385–2394. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2021.21187

Low-level inflammation is an underlying factor for six of the ten leading causes of death. Studies have shown that Boswellia extract significantly improved arthritis patients’ pain and function in just seven days while suppressing causative agents involved in chronic inflammation.

11/08/2025

It’s no secret that mainstream medicine loves to “standardize” care… until it doesn’t.

A troubling new study out of the UK just revealed that older women with breast cancer—especially those who are frail—are being left behind when it comes to one critical piece of the treatment puzzle: bone health.

And frankly, I’m not surprised.

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs)—a common drug class used to treat estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer—strip away estrogen, which plays a major role in protecting bone. That means these drugs dramatically increase the risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

But here’s the kicker…

Despite this well-known risk, doctors are failing to prescribe bone-protective treatments—like DEXA scans or bisphosphonates—to the very patients who need them most: women over 80 and those categorized as frail.

How Fragile Are We Really?
Let’s get into the numbers…

Researchers looked at over 500 women aged 70 and up who were treated with AIs across five UK hospitals. Nearly all of them—94 percent—were classified as frail or prefrail. Yet only 43 percent were given bisphosphonates. Even worse, just 33 percent received calcium and vitamin D alongside those drugs.

And when it came to basic bone scans?

Far fewer women over 80 got them compared to their slightly younger peers.

The result?

Nearly 1 in 4 women suffered a fracture during follow-up. And here’s the outrageous part: over a third of those fractures occurred in patients who’d already been prescribed bone medication.

This shows just how fragile these patients are—and how drug-based approaches might not be cutting it.

So what can you do?

If you or a loved one is facing breast cancer in older age, bone protection should be part of the treatment plan from day one. But I wouldn’t rely on pharmaceuticals alone.

Instead, I recommend a targeted natural approach to help support strength, resilience, and repair.

A Natural, Targeted Approach
Here are three natural tools with real potential:

Strontium citrate
This mineral has been shown to reduce fracture risk and support bone density in postmenopausal women. One study found it improved lumbar spine density by 14.4 percent in just one year—and unlike some drugs, it promotes both bone formation and reduced bone breakdown.

Vitamin K2 (MK-7 form)
K2 helps direct calcium into your bones and away from arteries, reducing cardiovascular risk while boosting bone strength. It works synergistically with vitamin D for best results.

Boron
This trace mineral plays a key role in preserving bone metabolism and hormone balance, especially in older adults. It helps regulate calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D absorption—and has even shown promise in reducing markers of inflammation.

Now, let me be clear—movement, protein, and strength training still matter. But when it comes to bone health in frail women, especially those on estrogen-depleting cancer drugs, we need more than basic advice.

That’s why I continue to speak out about the gaps in mainstream cancer care—and the power of natural strategies to pick up the slack.

P.S. Catch osteoarthritis early… before it catches you.

Sources:
Edited by Vineeta Teotia. (2025, July 28). Older Patients With Breast Cancer Face Inconsistent Bone Health Management Across Centres. Medscape. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/older-patients-breast-cancer-face-inconsistent-bone-health-2025a1000jl7
Pizzorno, L. (2015). Nothing Boring About Boron. Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal, 14(4), 35. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4712861/
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Maria, S., Swanson, M. H., Enderby, L. T., D’Amico, F., Enderby, B., Samsonraj, R. M., Dudakovic, A., van Wijnen, A. J., & Witt-Enderby, P. A. (2017). Melatonin-micronutrients Osteopenia Treatment Study (MOTS): a translational study assessing melatonin, strontium (citrate), vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 (MK7) on bone density, bone marker turnover and health related quality of life in postmenopausal osteopenic women following a one-year double-blind RCT and on osteoblast-osteoclast co-cultures. Aging, 9(1), 256–285. https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.101158

Aging | doi:10.18632/aging.101158. Sifat Maria, Mark H. Swanson, Larry T. Enderby, Frank D’Amico, Brianna Enderby, Rebekah M. Samsonraj, Amel Dudakovic, Andre J. van Wijnen, Paula A. Witt-Enderby

11/08/2025

You hear it… but no one else does.

A soft buzzing. A shrill ringing. Maybe even a high-pitched whine that comes and goes on its own terms.

If you’ve experienced tinnitus, you’re not alone. Around 1 in 10 adults worldwide report this maddening phantom noise—and it only gets more common with age.

But what if I told you that your hearing test results might say you’re perfectly fine… even when your ears are anything but?

According to new research out of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, standard hearing exams are missing the real problem—and it’s leaving millions of tinnitus sufferers stuck in diagnostic limbo.

Something to Worry About
For years, mainstream medicine has linked tinnitus with hearing loss—end of story. If you still tested “normal” on an audiogram (those beep-and-raise-your-hand hearing tests), doctors often waved it off or blamed it on stress, aging, or “nothing to worry about.”

But this new study blows that theory wide open.

Researchers looked at nearly 300 adults who all passed standard hearing tests. Some had never experienced tinnitus, some had temporary bouts of it, and others suffered from chronic, ongoing ringing for six months or more.

What they found?

Even among those who “hear just fine,” people with tinnitus showed signs of auditory nerve damage—a condition now being called hidden hearing loss.

In other words, your ears might be picking up sounds… but your brain isn’t getting the full message.

That’s because standard tests only measure the softest sounds you can detect, not the quality of the nerve signals carrying those sounds to the brain. If those nerves are damaged—even partially—your brain may compensate by increasing activity, resulting in a phantom noise loop… otherwise known as tinnitus.

It’s the same kind of neural confusion seen in phantom limb syndrome, where amputees feel pain in a missing limb. Your body knows something’s missing—so the brain tries to fill in the blanks.

But here’s the real kicker: Hidden hearing loss doesn’t just affect older adults.

The damage can begin earlier than expected, often due to excessive noise exposure, certain medications, or even chronic inflammation. And once those auditory nerves are gone… they don’t grow back.

That’s why I recommend protecting your hearing at every stage of life. You don’t need a jackhammer to do damage—loud music through earbuds, long plane rides, or even yard equipment can add up over time.

So What Can You Do?
Start by asking your doctor for a more comprehensive hearing exam—one that tests how well your ears process complex sounds and speech in noisy environments, not just tones in a silent booth.

And while researchers are still working on therapies to repair or regenerate auditory nerve fibers, you can support your hearing naturally with targeted nutrients like:

Magnesium, which may protect against noise-induced hearing damage
CoQ10, for inner ear circulation
Zinc and B12, both linked to hearing support and nerve health
And Ginkgo biloba, which may help reduce the severity of tinnitus symptoms
I’ve long said the brain and the ears are more connected than mainstream medicine admits.

This study proves we’ve been looking in the wrong place—and using the wrong tools—for far too long.

P.S. Tinnitus troubles? This could be why…

Sources:
Ellis, R. (2023, December 4). “Hidden Hearing Loss” May Cause Tinnitus: Study. Medscape.

Some people who have tinnitus are still able to perform well on standard hearing tests, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

11/06/2025

For decades, eggs have gotten a bad rap.

But I’ve never bought into the hysteria.

Mainstream medicine was quick to blame eggs for high cholesterol… while conveniently ignoring the real dietary villain: saturated fat.

Now, a new study confirms what I—and many independent-thinking doctors—have said all along:

Eggs aren’t the problem.

In fact, eating two eggs a day as part of a low-saturated fat diet actually helped lower LDL cholesterol, according to researchers from the University of South Australia.

Let’s take a look at what this means for your heart—and your breakfast.

Saturated Fat Is the Real Problem
The researchers put 61 healthy adults through three different diets for five weeks each:

A high-cholesterol, high-saturated fat diet (very few eggs).
A low-saturated fat diet with two eggs per day.
A high-saturated fat, egg-free diet.
Only diet #2 lowered LDL cholesterol.

And more importantly, the study showed that saturated fat—not dietary cholesterol—was directly responsible for higher LDL levels and ApoB, a key marker for heart disease risk.

This blows a hole in decades of nutrition advice demonizing eggs because of their cholesterol content.

Eggs aren’t magic—but they’re not villains

That said, this study didn’t paint eggs as a perfect food, either.

While two eggs per day helped reduce LDL cholesterol and ApoB, researchers also found an increase in smaller, denser LDL particles, which may be more harmful to arteries. Plus, some beneficial HDL subtypes decreased slightly on the egg-heavy diet.

So it’s not that eggs are cholesterol “miracle workers”—but when eaten as part of a healthy, low-saturated fat diet, they’re not the problem. And they may even help.

My Take? Eat the Whole Egg.
If you’ve been avoiding egg yolks and only eating whites because some outdated food pyramid told you to—stop.

The yolk is where all the nutrients are: choline, lutein, B vitamins, vitamin D. You’re not doing your brain or your heart any favors by ditching it.

Instead, pay attention to what you’re cooking your eggs in (ditch the butter, choose olive oil), and what you’re eating them with (swap the bacon for avocado).

The real heart disease culprit isn’t the egg. It’s the rest of the American diet—loaded with ultra-processed food and saturated fats.

So go ahead. Crack those eggs. Just skip the side of sausage.

P.S. Here’s the real reason why I never gave up on eggs…

Sources:
StudyFinds Analysis. (2025, July 24). The Never-Ending Debate: 2 Eggs A Day Could Lower Cholesterol, Latest Research Says. Study Finds.

A new study found that eating two eggs per day may lower LDL cholesterol, but only when part of a low-saturated fat diet.

11/06/2025

You’d know if something was wrong with your memory, right?

That’s the assumption many doctors make—and it’s costing families dearly.

A new study found that people with dementia wait an average of 3.5 years from the time symptoms first appear until they’re finally diagnosed. That’s three and a half years of uncertainty, struggle, and missed opportunity to slow the disease’s progression.

And if dementia strikes early, the delay is even worse. Younger patients—those under 65—often go more than four years without a diagnosis.

If you’ve ever watched a loved one struggle with memory, confusion, or personality changes… you know how devastating this “wait and see” approach can be.

Why These Delays Are So Dangerous
Dementia doesn’t start with full-blown memory loss. It often creeps in with small but telling signs—losing track of time, trouble planning dinner, difficulty following conversations.

In younger adults, the symptoms can look even less like “typical” dementia. They might show up as mood swings, poor judgment, or social withdrawal.

That’s why so many cases of frontotemporal dementia (FTD)—a type that targets personality and behavior first—go misdiagnosed or ignored for years. In fact, FTD had the longest delay in the study, at 4.2 years.

But here’s the danger: during those years of limbo, the disease marches on.

Medications that could slow cognitive decline work best early, not when it’s too late. Families lose time to plan, seek support, and adjust safely to changes.

And worst of all? The person going through it often suffers without understanding what’s happening.

What You Should Watch for—in Yourself and Your Family
This isn’t just about your own health. If you have children—or grandchildren—in their 40s, 50s, or 60s, you need to keep your eyes open.

Early-onset dementia is often missed because “they’re too young,” or the symptoms don’t look like the memory loss we expect.

Here are early red flags worth paying attention to in your loved ones:

Sudden personality changes
Increased impulsivity or poor judgment
Trouble concentrating or organizing tasks
Losing interest in favorite activities
Unusual language issues—like forgetting common words or mixing up names
If these show up and persist, don’t brush them off. Don’t assume it’s “just stress” or a midlife crisis. It might be something more—and early intervention makes a world of difference.

What You Can Do Right Now
Start by tracking changes you see—especially if they come on gradually. Keep a notebook or use a note app. These records can help doctors take you seriously when you ask for help.

And don’t stop at the first brush-off. Ask for a referral to a memory clinic or neurologist, not just a general practitioner.

You can also take steps to protect your brain health now—like eating a Mediterranean-style diet, staying physically active, getting enough sleep, and stimulating your mind daily with reading or games.

But most of all, speak up. Whether it’s for yourself, your spouse, or your grandchild… the worst thing you can do is stay silent.

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Sources:
StudyFinds Analysis. (2025, July 28). Dementia Diagnosis Takes 3+ Years: Major Study Reveals Dangerous Delays. Study Finds.

Dementia diagnosis delays are widespread, averaging 3.5 years and stretching over 4 years for younger adults. Researchers call for urgent healthcare system reform

11/05/2025

You’ve heard it a thousand times—get your 7 to 9 hours of sleep.

And yes, that’s still good advice.

But brand-new research shows that how you sleep matters just as much as how long you sleep. And if you’re skimping on quality, your heart might be paying the price.

Let me explain.

Sleep: The Overlooked Heart Risk
The American Heart Association recently updated its Life’s Essential 8 checklist—basically their gold standard for heart health—and added sleep to the mix.

Not just sleep duration.

We’re talking consistency, timing, quality, and even how you feel the next day.

Because poor sleep—fragmented, restless, or irregular—has been tied to high blood pressure, hardened arteries, and even early heart disease. That’s on top of the usual suspects like obesity and diabetes.

Researchers have now linked sleep disturbances to:

Increased coronary artery calcium (a predictor of future heart events)
Abnormal changes to the structure of the heart
Immune suppression and oxidative stress (two markers of aging)
Worsened metabolism and weight gain
Higher risk of stroke and sudden cardiac death
And here’s the kicker: you don’t have to be sleep-deprived to be at risk.

Even if you’re getting the “right” number of hours, you may still be in trouble if your sleep is inconsistent, or if you’re tossing, turning, or lying awake night after night.

Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
As we age, it’s common to wake up more often during the night… to go to bed and wake up earlier… or to feel less rested in the morning.

But don’t write it off as “normal aging.” These changes can snowball into real cardiovascular risk.

Poor sleep doesn’t just leave you groggy—it sets off a cascade of biological stress, including:

Arterial stiffness
Poor glucose control
Increased inflammation
All of which chip away at your heart health.

What You Can Do (Starting Tonight)
If you want to protect your heart, start treating sleep like the critical health marker it is. Here’s how:

Stick to a schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day—even on weekends. Your body thrives on rhythm.
Mind the light. Avoid screens before bed and get natural light early in the day. That helps your internal clock sync properly.
Watch for hidden culprits. Sleep apnea, restless legs, nighttime urination—these issues are common in older adults and can disrupt deep sleep.
Rethink that nightcap. Alcohol might knock you out fast, but it also fragments your sleep. Same goes for late-night caffeine.
Ask the right questions. If your doctor isn’t asking about your sleep, bring it up yourself. Don’t settle for “how many hours?” Start with, “I sleep, but I don’t feel rested—could this be affecting my heart?”
Your heart doesn’t clock out when you go to bed. It keeps working—and the quality of your sleep plays a major role in how well it functions during the day.

So while Big Pharma keeps trying to patch the symptoms with pills, this is a prevention strategy you can start right now. No prescription required.

P.S. My friends at the Health Sciences Institute have just released their Heart Defense Plan—a deep dive into the safest, most effective natural therapies for preventing, treating, and even reversing heart disease. It’s packed with 30 years of research on underground remedies you won’t hear about from your cardiologist. If you care about your heart—and I know you do—you’ll want to take a look: Click here to get started.

Sources:
DePeau-Wilson, M. (2025, July 22). More Than a Number: Sleep Quality Is the Next Target for Cardiovascular Health. Medscape.

A new AHA statement highlights research on multidimensional sleep health and its impact on cardiovascular health and says it’s time for cardiologists to ask patients about more than sleep duration.

11/05/2025

That face in the mirror doesn’t lie.

Lines deepen. Creases stick around longer. And no amount of “lifting” serum seems to hold them

back.

For decades, scientists have blamed wrinkles on compression—like scrunching your pillow or squinting at the sun. But brand-new research says we’ve had it backward all along.

Wrinkles, it turns out, form when your skin stretches… not compresses.

Let me explain.

Your Skin’s Ticking Clock
Researchers at Binghamton University examined real human skin—ranging from age 16 to 91—and found that older skin behaves like a sponge under stress.

Specifically, it has a higher “Poisson’s ratio.” That’s a fancy way of saying when you stretch aging skin in one direction (say, from daily facial movement), it contracts more aggressively in the opposite direction.

That sideways contraction builds up tension. And over time, your skin can’t take it—it buckles, forming deeper, straighter wrinkles.

So much for the old “pinch and fold” theory!

Younger skin has flexibility—it bends, absorbs movement, and bounces back. But as we age, we lose collagen, elastin, and even the fluid content of the skin. The sponge dries out.

The result? More tension. More wrinkles. More aging.

It’s Not Just About Moisture
This study challenges the way we think about anti-aging strategies.

Most mainstream approaches push collagen creams or moisture masks. But if tension is the problem, the solution isn’t just plumping—it’s about mechanical resilience.

That means helping your skin handle stress better. Just like you train your muscles or joints, your skin needs structural support to resist daily wear and tear.

Natural Ways to Fight the Pull
While Big Pharma rushes to create the next miracle serum, here’s what I recommend instead:

Collagen support from within. Collagen supplements—especially hydrolyzed collagen peptides—can help reinforce your skin’s structure. So can nutrients like vitamin C, silica, and zinc, which support your body’s own collagen production.
Stay hydrated. This study found older skin loses more fluid under stress. Hydration isn’t just cosmetic—it helps your skin stay supple and resist buckling.
Eat for elasticity. A Mediterranean-style diet rich in omega-3s, leafy greens, and berries supports both collagen and elastin. Bonus: it fights inflammation, another wrinkle culprit.
Don’t fear facial movement—train it. Gentle facial massage or “face yoga” may sound trendy, but there’s logic behind it. Helping skin move intentionally (and with blood flow) could combat the stiff, buckling response highlighted in this study.
Protect what you’ve got. Avoid excessive UV and pollution exposure. Sun damage accelerates collagen breakdown and reduces your skin’s ability to bounce back from daily stress.
Wrinkles don’t appear because you smiled too much or slept the wrong way. They form because aging skin responds differently to stress.

It’s not about freezing your face—it’s about strengthening your skin’s foundation.

Don’t wait for Big Pharma’s next lab-made lotion. You’ve got what you need now to help your skin age smarter, not harder.

P.S. The vitamin secret to thicker, younger-looking skin. Click here to learn more.

Sources:
StudyFinds Analysis. (2025, July 23). Wrinkles Caused By Compression? New Study Says It’s Actually the Opposite. Study Finds.

Breakthrough study reveals aging skin behaves like a sponge under stress, reshaping our understanding of wrinkle formation.

11/04/2025

I recently saw a headline that made me roll my eyes.

It boldly claimed that drugs like ibuprofen and antibiotics may reduce your risk of dementia.

That’s right—the same meds known to trigger gastrointestinal bleeding, gut damage, and long-term side effects are suddenly being floated as brain-protective “solutions.”

Forgive me for not jumping on the bandwagon.

Let’s Look at The Facts
Researchers from Cambridge and Exeter looked at data from over 130 million patients and found that people who had taken common meds—like anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics—were less likely to develop dementia.

Sounds promising… until you realize that correlation doesn’t mean causation. Even the researchers admit this could be a “red herring.”

And worse? They completely ignore the well-documented dangers of these very drugs—especially for older adults.

Here’s what they don’t mention:

Ibuprofen has been linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, especially in seniors
Long-term NSAID use may damage your kidneys
It can also cause stomach ulcers and GI bleeding, which can be fatal
Antibiotics disrupt your gut microbiome, increasing your risk for IBS, Clostridium difficile infection, and weakened immunity
Overuse of antibiotics contributes to drug-resistant superbugs—a growing global health crisis
So we’re going to ignore all of that… because a data pool showed a vague statistical link?

I don’t think so.

Another Drug-First Distraction
Let’s be honest: This is yet another example of mainstream medicine looking for a magic pill.

If they can repurpose cheap, existing drugs for dementia, it’s easier to greenlight fast-track approval—and it’s easier to sell to the public.

Meanwhile, true dementia prevention strategies like diet, exercise, sleep, and social engagement get barely a mention.

It’s no wonder that we still don’t have a real cure—or even a reliable prevention strategy—for Alzheimer’s. The drug-first approach isn’t solving the problem. It’s just lining pockets.

So What Should You Do?
Instead of rushing to the medicine cabinet, consider what we do know helps protect the brain:

Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and support brain cell health
Flavonoid-rich foods (like berries and leafy greens) have been linked to slower cognitive decline
Physical activity improves circulation and reduces dementia risk
Healthy sleep and stress management support memory and mood
Avoiding unnecessary medications reduces toxic load on your system
I’m not saying drugs never help. But popping ibuprofen in hopes of staving off Alzheimer’s is not a safe or smart plan—especially not for older adults.

In case you missed it, here’s what else we’ve been chatting about this week in e-Tips:
You Can’t Outrun a Bad Diet
Is This Blood Test the Key to Protecting Your Joints?
Ozempic’s Rotten Side Effect?
The Strange Reason Your Legs Can’t Sit Still
The Weekend Habit That SLASHES Heart Risk in Diabetics
The Dirty Truth About Swimming Pools (And How to Stay Safe)
Sources:
(2010). Are NSAIDs useful to treat Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment? Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2010.00019