Dr. Linda Sasser has been studying and presenting on the issues impacting brain and memory health for over three decades. From keynote lectures to retreat experiences, Dr. Sasser engages her audience in an exploration of personal health and wellness through simple practices to stay sharp and engaged.
Emerging evidence suggests that poor oral health is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but there is a lack of large-scale clinical studies demonstrating this link. The increased risk of dementia is potentially due to the spread of bacteria and inflammatory molecules from the mouth to the brain. There is also a bidirectional relationship between oral and… Continue reading →
A review of studies, published in 2023, found that people who ate large quantities of ultra-processed foods of all kinds, not just processed meats, had a 44% higher risk of dementia. Gut health can be negatively affected by ultra-processed foods such as chips, carbonated beverages, breakfast cereals and ready meals. Unfortunately, much of what most of us eat… Continue reading →