By Patrick Holford, in response to the New York Times essay here. Recently, investigator Charles Piller exposed the fraudulent claims behind the amyloid theory of Alzheimer’s, that has caused heads to roll. The article, based on his new book Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in...
(Originally posted in IHCAN magazine. Written by Patrick Holford, edited by Carol Ludlam) What is really going on as we age? What contributes to the wrinkles, stiffer joints, slower cognitive function and other health problems? It begins with the brain. Your brain consumes more energy...
by Patrick Holford If you think that Alzheimer’s or dementia is caused by amyloid plaques in the brain, or tangles of nerves (called neurofibrilliary tangles) associated with p-tau, you have been successfully conned. But you would not be alone. There is a vast sleight of hand...
by Patrick Holford If you think that Alzheimer’s or dementia is caused by amyloid plaques in the brain, or tangles of nerves (called neurofibrilliary tangles) associated with p-tau, you have been successfully deceived. = But you would not be alone. Last week’s Telegraph article is a...
Written by Dr Victoria Sampson BDS MFDS RCS Ed Pg Dip Did you know that similar to your gut, the mouth has its own microbiome? Not only that, it is in fact, the second most diverse microbiome after the gut and houses approximately 700 different species of bacteria that make up 2 billion...
by Patrick Holford and edited by Nuala Mcdermott Have you ever experienced ‘brain fog’? Difficulty concentrating, feeling mentally sluggish, forgetful, and unable to focus or think clearly? Increasingly, the term is used to describe a range of cognitive symptoms that affect...
by Patrick Holford There is a reason why we don’t just talk about the benefits of omega-3, or encourage people to only focus on vitamin D - many of these nutrients work synergistically and are all needed to work together to maximise the reduction in dementia risk. -- A few months...
The recent Lancet dementia commission has ignored the best nutrition prevention evidence. (See the Lancet Commission Report here) The Alzheimer’s Prevention Expert Group has accused the Lancet Commission of bad science for knowingly ignoring two highly effective and firmly evidence-based ways...
Read something about health and well-being every day to help to keep you focused on what you want for yourself. You are born with your body and your consciousness. Be conscious about your body. Here’s a list of great books to expand your mind and teach you the art of being healthy Best health...
By Patrick Holford In terms of a cost-benefit ratio, Lecanemab has to be one of the worst in history. Reported in the media this week as a ‘breakthrough Alzheimer's medication’ - is this really the case? On the benefit side those in the drug company’s own trial got statistically...
