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A Multi-Target Approach to Cognitive Health: The Science Behind Braingia and BraingiaPLUS
Cognitive decline is complex. Whether we are discussing normal brain aging, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the early stages of a neurocognitive disorder, changes in memory and cognition rarely involve a single biological pathway. Neurotransmitter function, oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial function, cerebral blood flow, neuronal membrane health, and nutritional status may all influence how well the brain functions over time. This raises an important question:
Dr. Rob
Sep 53 min read
Does Prevagen work?
Does Prevagen Work? A Clinical Review of Effectiveness and Limitations Memory supplements are widely marketed for supporting cognitive function, focus, and mental clarity. Among these products, Prevagen is one of the most recognized names. A common question patients and consumers ask is straightforward: does Prevagen actually work? The answer requires looking beyond marketing and examining both clinical evidence and biological plausibility. What Is Prevagen and How Is It Supp
Dr. Rob
Mar 293 min read
How your diet may be affecting your health.
How Your Diet May Be Affecting Your Brain More Than You Think A new study from the UK Biobank, one of the largest health research...
Dr. Rob
Apr 6, 20252 min read
A new treatment for depression?
Depression is one of the most common and debilitating mental health disorders globally, affecting more than 280 million people worldwide...
Dr. Rob
Mar 30, 20253 min read
What works best for treatment-resistant depression?
New analysis lands on ECT, TMS, glutamatergics (ketamine, minocycline, cycloserine), and aripiprazole: Saelens, J., Gramser, A., Watzal,...
Dr. Rob
Jan 13, 20251 min read
The Benefits of L-Theanine and L-Glycine in Mental Health
The use of natural compounds to support mental health has gained significant attention in recent years, with L-theanine and L-glycine...
Dr. Rob
Jan 5, 20254 min read
Elevated Calcium and Lithium
Did you know that 1 in 24 people develop elevated calcium while on lithium therapy, usually due to hyperparathyroidism. It is...
Dr. Rob
Nov 12, 20241 min read
Irritable Bowel Syndrome a.k.a IBS
Low-dose amitriptyline (10-30mg) treated irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in this large, well designed, 6 month RCT: ...
Dr. Rob
Nov 3, 20241 min read
New treatment in PTSD?
Exciting news. Dexmedetomidine is being developed as an oral medication for PTSD, with a small pilot study out:...
Dr. Rob
Sep 8, 20241 min read
Diagnostic Biomarkers in Major Depression
Background Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of global disability, significantly affecting emotional, cognitive, and...
Dr. Rob
Sep 8, 20242 min read
Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression with the "T-Rex" Combination.
Gryan Garcia, Ph.D., Psy.D., FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC | Clinical Advisor Robert Spano, D.N.P., Ph.D., FNP-C, PMHNP-BC | Assistant Director of...
Dr. Rob
Aug 18, 202410 min read
ADHD. Did you know...
Sweet drinks before age 2 were associated with a 17% higher risk of ADHD 10 years later in this study of nearly 1/2 million: ...
Dr. Rob
Aug 18, 20241 min read
Management of Tourette's a.k.a. tics.
Aripiprazole is one of the best studied antipsychotics in Tourette's and this new RCT of the liquid form in 121 children adds to that....
Dr. Rob
Aug 18, 20241 min read
Tricyclic antidepressants
Updates on tricyclic antidepressants from a new meta-analysis of 103 trials: All work equally well High rates of side effects...
Dr. Rob
Aug 18, 20241 min read
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