brain function

Alzheimer’s: Omega-3 Fish Oils For Brain Damage Control

06/05/13

The supplement tug of war — research showing that it really works and the mainstream questioning the findings — is turning into a bit of a carry on. Omega-3 fish oils are the latest to be caught up in this debate. Omega-3 fish oil is the latest victim. Fish oil good? Fish oil bad? Last [...]

Antioxidants May Help Prevent ‘Chemobrain’

11/03/13

You might not think that a cancer patient would need to worry about protecting his or her brain or the effects of the condition called ‘chemobrain’. Cancer patients shouldn’t even have to think about it. If they don’t, then chances are that doctors probably won’t either. Last week, I told you about post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment [...]

‘Chemobrain’ Is Not A Figment Of The Imagination

08/03/13

When it comes to chemotherapy, we all evolve. Many years ago (more like decades, actually) I assumed chemotherapy was a cure. I think many of us were hopeful that it would be. But as time went by, I was distraught to see the horrible effects of chemo on family and friends. Eventually, I realized that [...]