When it comes to maintaining brain health, daily brain games like Sudoku and crosswords aren’t enough to protect the mind as you age. Dr. Randy D’Amico, a neurosurgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, recommends paying attention to systems you may not necessarily think of when considering brain health. Keeping tabs on muscle strength, hearing and other … Read more
It’s easy to get caught up in tending to your weight or the look of your biceps — but don’t forget about gains for your brain. “The brain is a part of our body. The same things that create wellness within our body create wellness within our brain,” Dr. Randy D’Amico, director of the Brain … Read more
Don’t forget to add this to your meal prep. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Northwell Health in New York, is opening up his own cookbook and shared some of his best dishes for brain health. Now he’s given The Post his recipe for a Mediterranean quinoa bowl that has a host of … Read more
Here’s some food for thought. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Northwell Health in New York, says his mom’s dinner recipe is full of ingredients that are great for brain health — and eating it’s a smart step for preventing dementia and things like memory loss, fatigue and brain fog. Dr. Jonathan … Read more
These simple suggestions may give you peace of mind. 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is projected to grow to 14 million by 2060. In honor of World Brain Day on Monday, Georgia-based neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch shared her 10 recommendations for lowering your risk of … Read more
A Georgia-based neurosurgeon is sharing an important step to take when you check into an Airbnb. “The one thing that you can do to prevent injury to you or a loved one is to go around the house and identify where all the stairs are, especially if you’re taking an older individual with you,” Dr. … Read more
A sex dream involving someone who’s not your partner is a nightmare scenario. But a prominent neurosurgeon says you can sleep soundly knowing it doesn’t mean your relationship is in jeopardy. Dr. Rahul Jandial makes the claim in his forthcoming book “This Is Why You Dream,” declaring that such sex dreams are surprisingly common and … Read more
The average life expectancy in the U.S. has dipped to 76.4 years, according to December data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but many medical professionals believe people can extend their longevity by adopting certain lifestyle habits. Dr. Brett Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon in West Palm Beach, Florida, is also the founder … Read more