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Legendary Actor Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 on December 13
You probably remember him as Bert the Chimney Sweep in Mary Poppins, as well as TV writer Rob Petrie. What you may not know is that at the age of 91, he did his own tap dancing in Mary Poppins Returns, and just last year, at 98, danced in a Spike Jonze directed Coldplay video “All My Love”. His “secret” to longevity and maintaining an active life are his attitude towards aging, and following a healthy life style. Just don’t ask him how much sugar he puts in his coffee. Enjoy this inspiring article to kick off the holiday season.
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Using Stem Cells to Treat Alzheimer’s
A pioneering trial is testing whether stem cells from a patient’s own body can be safely delivered into the brain to slow Alzheimer’s and related diseases. The goal: to determine whether these cells, taken from a patient’s own body, can safely and effectively treat neurodegenerative disorders that currently have no cure, like Alzheimer’s, ALS, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Semaglutide Fails Alzheimer’s Trial
Top-line results from two large clinical trials by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, found oral semaglutide failed to slow down Alzheimer’s progression. Novo Nordisk confirmed in a statement to Scientific American that the company is ending its semaglutide trials on Alzheimer’s, including tests involving the injectable version of the drug.
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Good News for Introverts
With the holiday season comes the expectation of doing more socializing. Social activity is vital for maintaining a healthy brain, but what if you are an introvert? What kind of socializing, and how much, will keep you connected comfortably, if parties aren’t for you?
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The Alcohol Question
The holidays frequently include get-togethers where drinking plays a big part of the occasion. There has been a great deal of conflicting research done on the effects of alcohol on brain health, but what does the newest research say? Good information to have before you head out to holiday parties.
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Moving with Joy
This eight minute video from psychologist and movement instructor Kelly McGonigal was designed specifically to inspire joy; the kind you experience when you are moving in celebration, like swaying at a concert or throwing confetti in the air. You can do it standing or sitting, outdoors or in your kitchen. Follow the video a couple of times, then design something that works for you. When you feel stuck or depressed, changing your movement can change your thought. Try it!
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Pumpkin Oat Cookies
In time for cookie-baking, here is a recipe that’s high in fiber. Butter is replaced with brain healthy coconut oil, and half the sweetness comes from maple syrup. To make it lower in sugar, halve the amount of chocolate chips or skip them altogether (the white chocolate is higher in sugar than dark chocolate). Click here for the recipe.
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