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69% less loss of total brain volume in Alzheimer’s – with daily 40 Hz gamma stimulation.

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Recovery, Well-being January 9, 2026January 10, 2026No Comments

40 Hz Gamma Stimulation was linked to 69% Less Brain Volume Loss in a 6-Month Trial in People with Mild–Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) often develop gradually: memory feels more fragile, mental fatigue comes faster, and over time this can reduce everyday energy and independence. That’s why researchers are looking for …

High blood pressure quietly damages the brain — long before you feel anything

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Nutrition, Physical Vitality, Recovery, Well-being January 7, 2026January 7, 2026No Comments

Most people associate blood pressure with the heart. But high blood pressure is also one of the most overlooked risk factors for brain health — and one of the most modifiable. Why? Because blood pressure affects the brain’s smallest blood vessels. Those microvessels are essential for delivering oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue every day, …

Why Most People Age Faster Than Necessary

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Nutrition, Physical Vitality, Recovery, Well-being February 26, 2025February 26, 2025No Comments

Aging is an inevitable process, but what if we told you that many people age faster than necessary? The good news is that you can influence how you age – and it’s easier than you think! Research shows that lifestyle plays a more significant role than genetics in determining the rate at which we age. …

Lifelong Learning

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Mindset, Well-being October 11, 2023December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

Did you know that lifelong learning is the most significant modifiable risk factor for developing or preventing dementia? The more you challenge your brain and engage in lifelong learning, the lower your risk becomes. Research demonstrates that for each additional year of education, there is an 11% decrease in the risk of developing dementia. However, …

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Mindset, Well-being October 5, 2023December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

Did you know that continuous learning throughout one’s lifetime is the biggest lifestyle risk factor for developing dementia? The less we engage in learning, the higher our risk becomes. While it’s often quantified in terms of formal school years, what truly matters is the quantity and quality of time spent challenging our brains over the …

Gluten

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Nutrition, Well-being October 2, 2023December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

Are you aware that foods containing gluten can significantly increase intestinal permeability, a condition often referred to as leaky gut syndrome? This effect allows various gut bacteria to pass into the bloodstream, spreading throughout the body, and potentially even reaching the brain. Numerous scientific studies have linked gluten consumption to an elevated risk of diseases …

Vegetables and Fruits

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Nutrition, Physical Vitality October 2, 2023December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

Did you know that a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, prevent digestive problems and some types of cancer, balance your blood sugar, and help you feel satisfied and full? Vegetables and fruits contain a wealth of plant nutrients that …

Refined Sugar

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Nutrition October 2, 2023December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

The body loves refined sugar – it’s a quick fix of energy. Without fibers that would naturally slow digestion of it, uptake in the body is very fast. But it’s also quickly burned off, leaving a feeling of exhaustion – so we soon crave a new fix. Did you know that studies have found refined …

Whole Grain

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Nutrition October 2, 2023December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

Did you know that large population studies have found that people who eat around 70 grams/day of whole grains, compared with those who eat little or no whole grains, have 20-22 % lower risk of total mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer mortality, 30 % lower risk of dying from inflammation, 21 % lower risk …

Physical Strength

by Ulrik Ditlev Seemann EriksenMental Health, Physical Vitality, Well-being October 2, 2023December 20, 2023Comments are Disabled

Did you know that the human sex hormone, testosterone, declines with age? About 10% per decade in men after age 30. In both men and women, low testosterone can cause low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, loss of fertility, depressed mood, difficulties with concentration and memory, fatigue, hair loss, bone thinning, and loss of muscular strength. …