My Race. Our Challenge.
My intention for writing this blog is primarily to share what I’m learning and doing to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Health and wellness, both inside and out, is something I’m passionate about and could talk about all day long — which is why it’s disheartening that I’m struggling to write about it. After a lot of […]
I’ve often thought that when I’m “Racing Alzheimer’s,” I’m getting an added bonus of (hopefully) preventing other diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and even obesity. I mean, my brain is the ultimate target of my efforts, but since my head IS attached to my body, well, my body benefits too. That’s why I love […]
When I read or hear news confirming the possibility of preventing or delaying Alzheimer’s I am renewed with hope! The idea that my future can be influenced by the choices I make today is pretty powerful and it helps me stay the course of being an Alzheimer’s Warrior. That’s why I love this recent article […]
“Skinny Bitch” is a book that had me at page one. It’s a funny in your face rant on health and nutrition that I found refreshing. I didn’t know it at the time, but when I read this book 4 years ago, I was at the beginning of my Alzheimer’s prevention escapades. I was starting […]
I love TED Talks! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, go to TED.com and search for anything — but please come back. TEDMED extends into the world of medicine and wellness, which is where the video below is from. Gregory Petsko, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry at Brandeis University, gives a presentation […]
I have been reading that drinking a few cups of coffee everyday could prove beneficial in preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Now there’s a new study out that further supports this claim. The people at Science Daily say, Those cups of coffee that you drink every day to keep alert appear to have an extra perk […]
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death, killing more Americans each year than breast and prostate cancer combined. Yet in 2011, the National Institutes of Health spent over 6 billion dollars on cancer research and less than 480 million on Alzheimer’s research. Thankfully, Alzheimer’s is finally getting the attention — and research funding […]
The 10K almost took me out this morning, but I persevered and came down the stretch under my goal time with a 1:08:45 finish. I have never been more grateful for a finish line. Things were humming along pretty smoothly until I hit mile 5 and the thought of walking started creeping in on me. […]
September 2012 -- Mom and I in the backyard of her Assisted Living Home, 7 years after her diagnosis of probable Alzheimer's disease.
Ruth Joanne (Hall) Nelson September 11, 1937 -- July 6, 2013