Health Expert Dharma S Khalsa, MD shares health management news and commentary at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/21949/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/21949/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/21949/index http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/152667/resiliency Mon, 14 May 2012 11:54:00 -0400 Dharma S Khalsa, MD This edition is about the great new battery recharge often called resiliency by doctors.Why is it so important? Because as you age, the "Stress of Life," mounts up. Each time you suffer a set back, you are exposed to a situation that has you feeling overwhelmed.  Or during times of great effort, your "battery" depletes and it can age you too fast if you don't do something about it. To illustrate this point, I recently saw a middle-aged... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/152667/resiliency http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/151046/brain-preserve Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:18:00 -0400 Dharma S Khalsa, MD All of us want the same thing: a healthier brain and a better memory. Plus you definitely want to prevent yourself from ever getting Alzheimer's. You also want to feel sharper, have more focus, enhanced clarity, and mental energy. I know that's what I need, too. Life moves fast and it can be tough to stay mentally together sometimes. But I can help.I have actually been reviewing a bunch of articles about optimal brain health and what I've... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/151046/brain-preserve http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/150301/alphabet-soup Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:22:00 -0500 Dharma S Khalsa, MD In past blogs I've discussed the alphabet soup of current memory issues. I've mentioned AAMI, SCI, MCI, and AD. Do you remember them? 1. AAMI or Age Associated Memory Impairment, used to be considered normal memory loss with age. What was misunderstood by many physicians and lay people was that AAMI was a technical diagnosis made by what's called a psychometric test. It was never a clinical diagnosis although some thought so, even yours truly.... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/150301/alphabet-soup http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/149153/committment Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:44:00 -0500 Dharma S Khalsa, MD It's a new year...and that usually means a new list of resolutions. For many, the list may include losing weight, eating healthier, saving money, spending more time with family and friends, quitting smoking or drinking, and learning or doing something new. Perhaps instead of resolutions, we should consider commitments for the new year...commitments to a healthier lifestyle.   You are already familiar with the 4 Pillars of Alzheimer's... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/149153/committment http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/147634/holiday-stress Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:01:00 -0500 Dharma S Khalsa, MD The holidays are upon us...a wonderful opportunity to visit and spend time with family and friends. For some of us, the holidays can also be quite stressful...traveling great distances, crowded shopping malls, paying for holiday purchases, setting up holiday decorations, preparing holiday meals, entertaining the in-laws, unexpected company, frequent family gatherings, increased workload... all of which can affect our brain function. Numerous... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/147634/holiday-stress http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/146309/60-diagnosed Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:57:00 -0400 Dharma S Khalsa, MD According to the latest research, every 60 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, this statistic is up from last year when it was every 70 seconds. The number of people in America who will lose their memory is sky-rocketing.It could be because of aging, stress, life style issues, genetics, or some unknown reason but it is definitely happening. The best way to make strides against Alzheimer's is to not only maintain your brain as... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/146309/60-diagnosed http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/145094/start-brain Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:17:00 -0400 Dharma S Khalsa, MD It seems that there is always research being done on the brain, helping us to learn more about the brain and brain longevity.    In New York, some unusual research was done by Bianca Acevedo, a New York neuroscientist.  Her research concluded that love is in the head and not the heart!   Acevedo is part of a new field in science that seeks to biologically explain love, and so far they have found that love is mostly understood... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/145094/start-brain http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/143625/lifestyle-50 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:32:00 -0400 Dharma S Khalsa, MD Dear Friend:   As you may have heard, a recent announcement at the International Conference on Alzheimer's disease hosted by the Alzheimer's Association in Paris, France, states that the prevention of cognitive decline is now within reach. This statement has drawn an enthusiastic response from many industry leaders.  The ARPF is among those quick to affirm the news. As you may recall, in 1993, we were the first to begin this pioneering... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/143625/lifestyle-50 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/142342/expectancy Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:20:00 -0400 Dharma S Khalsa, MD Life expectancy is perhaps the most important measure of health. It is readily comparable across countries and asks the most fundamental question concerning health: how long can the typical person expect to live?Life expectancy increases due to healthcare improvements like the introduction of vaccines, the development of drugs or positive behavior changes like the reduction in smoking or drinking rates. During the 20th century, the average... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/142342/expectancy http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/140916/day-dementia Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:16:00 -0400 Dharma S Khalsa, MD The driving force behind memory loss is age. But developing memory loss and Alzheimer's is not a foregone conclusion.   There are many things you must do to give yourself the best research-backed chance to not get it. Some examples include slowing down the aging process and delaying or eliminating the likelihood of losing your memory. Exciting new research suggests that it may be possible simply by taking a multivitamin every day. The... http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/21949/140916/day-dementia