The Impact of Modern Life on the ADHD Brain…Sleep, Parents, Pot and More – with Dr. Andrew Hill
In this episode, Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner plays the brain edition of word association with lead neurotherapist Dr. Andrew Hill.
Brain Health
To Improve Your Memory, Try Pink Noise
Noise machines that help people sleep can improve cognitive function, too. Here’s the kind of noise machine you need.
Your “Memory Problems” May Actually Be Due to Hearing Loss
If you’re worried about forgetfulness, don’t be too quick to diagnose yourself. Take this step to see if your hearing is the real culprit…
Quiz: Are you making these brain-health mistakes?
Common mistakes can sabotage your efforts to keep your brain fine-tuned. Take this quiz and find out what you are doing wrong.
The Surprising Nutrient Your Brain Needs Now…Glucose!
Glucose is critical for optimal brain function—memory, focus and reasoning. Here are the best ways to get it, plus tasty recipes…
Brain Changes May Make Older Adults Vulnerable to Scammers
Scam artists seem to prey relentlessly—and often successfully—on the elderly. By some estimates, nearly one…
Lead Neuroscientist Explains Drug-Free Treatments for Depression, Insomnia, ADHD and Other Brain Ailments
In this episode, Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner is joined by Dr. Andrew Hill to talk about neurofeedback, which he describes as “exercise and therapy for the brain.”
The Vitamin That Can Boost Brain Health
Low levels of vitamin D are common in older adults and may increase the risk of cognitive problems, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression.
ADHD: Nature vs. Nurture…and Then What?
Listen in as Dr. Andrew Hill joins Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner to discuss the inverted views of ADHD.
How Old Brains Stay Young—and How to Make Yours One of Them
Brain scientists have debated how robustly older brains create new neurons. Now we know it’s common—if you do these things to protect brain power.
New Ways to Make Your Brain Act 20 Years Younger
Looking for a fountain of youth for your brain? These “brain exercises” are scientifically proven to work.
To Master a New Skill Follow It Up with This Workout
Whether you’re learning a tennis swing or a foreign language, exercise helps your brain retain this new information.
Better Gut Health = Better Brain
If you struggle with depression, anxiety or even memory loss, boosting your gut health may be a big help. Read on for details…
If You Have a Concussion, Do This Now
Most people with concussions, even those who go to the ER, aren’t getting the complete care they need.
Shining a light on the surprising and common causes of anxiety
Drugs prescribed for anxiety are a quick fix, but they do nothing to truly treat the root cause. Leading naturopathic physician Dr. Jamison Starbuck knows that the root often is low hormones…or low cholesterol! It’s easy to rebalance if you know where to look. She explains her methods to diagnose and treat this debilitating condition in this edition of The Bottom Line Advocator with Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner.
How Cell Phones Affect Teen Brains—and Memory
When your teenager has a cell phone glued to his or her ear, it may be changing the brain in ways to impair memory. But you can minimize the risk.
The Moral Questions Surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease
Plenty of questions arise as a result of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Should you tell your loved one about his/her diagnosis?…When is the right time to put your loved one in a nursing home?…even Can a care-giving spouse date? Paula Spencer Scott, author and expert on dementia and family care, answers all those questions and many more in this edition of The Bottom Line Advocator.
End Stage Dementia: Tough Questions and tough decisions
Late-stage dementia is fraught with physical and emotional challenges for both patient and caregiver. In this edition of The Bottom Line Advocator, Paula Spencer Scott, author and expert on dementia and family care, helps family members navigate this painful time.
The 4 Personality Patterns that Alzheimer’s patients develop: And how to deal with them
In this edition of Conversations with the Experts, Paula Spencer Scott, expert on Alzheimer’s and caregiving, explains how to identify and cope with these four personality types.
Understanding the 7 Deadly Emotions of Caregiving
Becoming a caregiver to an ailing loved one is a life-changing task to take on, and understanding the emotions that come with it are crucial to maintaining a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. In this edition of The Bottom Line Advocator, Paula Spencer Scott discusses these emotions and, more importantly, addresses how to effectively deal with them.