Author: Jacob Lopez

Jacob Lopez

Jacob Lopez is a professional health writer currently working alongside holistic doctors and specializing in neuroenhancement, preventative medicine, and longevity science. Jacob is passionate about the connection between spirituality and the brain, as well as the science surrounding neuroplasticity and brain optimization. While earning his BA in English and Writing from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Jacob worked as a journalist for his university's newspaper where he wrote and published print articles surrounding campus mental health.

Prevent Dementia With These 5 Key Foods

Adherence to a healthy, fruit and vegetable-based diet is becoming increasingly popular and is very promising for maintaining one’s brain health. For example, the Meditteranean diet, which consists primarily of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and fatty fish, is very good for improving cognitive function. There are indeed certain foods to

How to Recognize if a Loved One Needs Alzheimer’s Screening

Alzheimer’s disease can have a very noticeable onset. Unfortunately, it is uncommon for a victim of Alzheimer’s to seek help themselves. Often, it is a family member or friend that steps in to suggest a visit to the doctor.  It is essential to know the early signs of Alzheimer’s. Once

3 Ways to Sleep Better to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

It is not news that getting a proper night’s sleep is beneficial for your brain health. Astoundingly, sleep deprivation increases the likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease through the activation of a protein associated with the disease.  Due to the obvious correlation between proper sleep and the prevention of Alzheimer’s, it is

The 4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention: A Holistic Approach

The 4 Pillars of Alzheimer’s Prevention encompasses an integrative philosophy of healing and Alzheimer’s prevention created by the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation (ARPF). The goal of the foundation is to provide research surrounding dementia prevention and holistic treatment. They have worked since 1993, educating the public and facilitating productive