Episode 022: How Can Tutu Take Care of Her Brain?

Our conversation takes a closer look at the comprehensive services offered by the Maui Memory Clinic. Dr. Harding walks us through the neuropsychological assessments that play a key role in evaluating brain function for individuals with memory challenges, Alzheimer's, dementia, or those recovering from strokes and accidents. We discuss the importance of recognizing when age-related forgetfulness becomes more serious, guiding listeners on when to seek professional help. Dr. Harding also shares the significance of neuropsychological evaluations in treatment and rehabilitation planning.

Tom Harding 10/1/24 Tom Harding 10/1/24

COVID Still Deadlier Than the Flu -- But the Gap Is Narrowing

Tom Harding 8/13/24 Tom Harding 8/13/24

Dementia Risk Dropped With Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Certain Patients…

Tom Harding 7/16/24 Tom Harding 7/16/24

Reducing dietary lipopolysaccharides to slow progression of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease

“Inflammatory cytokines, triggered by LPS in food, can enter the brain via active transport and induce microglial activation and inflammatory damage, including loss of synapses and neurons.”

Tom Harding 4/4/24 Tom Harding 4/4/24

COVID vaccines are crucial in preventing long-term health risks

“COVID vaccines can significantly reduce the risk of heart failure and blood clots following a COVID infection.”-wrote Luke Menezies for MSN.com

Tom Harding 2/3/24 Tom Harding 2/3/24

Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Abandoned

Tom Harding 12/22/23 Tom Harding 12/22/23

Diet’s Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: History and Present Understanding

…studies identified AD risk factors including higher consumption of saturated and total fats, meat, and ultraprocessed foods and a lower risk of AD with higher consumption of fruits, legumes, nuts, omega-3 fatty acids, vegetables, and whole grains.

Tom Harding 12/6/23 Tom Harding 12/6/23

Reducing dietary advanced glycation end products to slow progression of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease

Higher intake of dietary AGEs is closely linked to increased risk and faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

Tom Harding 10/31/23 Tom Harding 10/31/23

COVID-19 and the impact on Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology

Many studies, past and recent, suggest a connection between viral infections and an increased risk of neurodegeneration, raising concerns about the neurological effects of COVID-19 and the possibility that it may contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) onset or worsen already existing AD pathology …

Tom Harding 9/1/23 Tom Harding 9/1/23

Nutrition Research and Education for Neurologic Disorders!

“We can improve memory and processing speed by changing what is eaten.“

Tom Harding 7/10/23 Tom Harding 7/10/23

Brain Structure, Widespread Connectivity Changes Seen W/ Long COVID

Tom Harding 4/7/23 Tom Harding 4/7/23

Autopsies Show Relationship Between Alzheimer's Pathology and Diet in Older Adults

Tom Harding 3/11/23 Tom Harding 3/11/23

How Reducing Dietary Saturated Fat Unclogs Brain Arteries

Tom Harding 12/1/22 Tom Harding 12/1/22

Is it Covid, Flu or RSV?

The holidays are upon us once again and with it there are more ailments that could be causing you to feel sick this year.

This article contains a side by side comparison of symptoms associated with COVID, flu and RSV that could be making you feel down.

Tom Harding 10/23/22 Tom Harding 10/23/22

Hawaii Dementia Prevention Trials

Methods: This is a nine-month, randomized, open, pilot trial. We are using four dietary changes and twelve supplements to slow progression of dementia in patients with MCI.