By Patrick Holford Recently, the Telegraph reported: “Statins can reduce the risk of dementia among those who already have low cholesterol.” The article claimed that those on statins were less likely to develop dementia - even Alzheimer’s - and that low LDL cholesterol was somehow...
From North and South America to China and Japan find out how experts and preventionAmbassadors are helping prevent Alzheimer’s with World Alzheimer’s Prevention Day onMay 20th 2025. Help us spread the word that Alzheimer’s is Preventable around the world. How can you...
Alzheimer’s is a preventable disease. Less than 1% of cases are caused by genes. With Alzheimer’s: Prevention is the Cure (Apic) we already know how to prevent at least 8 out of 10 cases and cut your risk by at least 80% if not completely for the vast majority of people. Later in life you may...
Recipe from the Upgrade Your Brain Cook App -- Last month we released the Upgrade Your Brain Cook App, to help you eat delicious food every day that supports your brain health. Many of you have subscribed to the App and to celebrate we want to share a brain-friendly makeover of...
25 Daily Habits To Reduce Dementia Risk by Patrick Holford In this article, we'll explore daily habits to reduce dementia risk and what simple lifestyle changes can have a big impact on long-term brain health. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s is not only the greatest cause of death...
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...
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...
