Entries by Janet Rich Pittman, SCALA, CDP, MCWC

How to Keep Our Brains Young

(9.5 minute read) Think of your head brain[1] like a house, any kind of house. Just as you upkeep your house, you must consider maintenance and renewal for your brains[1]. While we grow and mature, the brain creates the strongest cognitive foundation possible for full function. Then we add a good education, strong upbringing, and […]

We’re Dying Our Brains!

What do these foods have in common? Box cakes and their icing, beverages, juices, candy, cereal like Captain Crunch and Fruit Loops, OTC drugs, Florida oranges, cosmetics (especially lip sticks), ice cream, sorbet, frozen fruit bars, sausage casings, maraschino cherries, gelatin desserts, BBQ sauce, fruit salad, Doritos and other chips, instant ice tea, Hamburger Helper? […]

Brain note to the Tax Man…

  Hello Bob, Year after year you and your staff rave over my kumquat pie I give you in appreciation for preparing my taxes. This year, no kumquat pie; it is too much sugar and processed dairy. I’ve got to walk the talk. Many forms of Dementia are basically Diabetes III—three, like Diabetes I and […]

3 Ways to Beat CTE

  Football season comes in the fall but if you’ve got a fan or player in your household, there is no season, your life revolves around it. Many topics, concerns and issues about football ring through the year: weight, competition, strength, workouts, clothes, shoes, hygiene, schedule, travel arrangements, the list goes on and on.  But […]

Specifics on Preventing Dementia

Star Com Radio Network, The Ed Tyll Show, 17 minutes: The basics for preventing dementia was on Ed’s mind as he hosted The Brain Nerd on his nationally syndicated show. Enjoy listening to our conversation [17 Minutes] (Or you can read the transcript below but you feel the energy, are up-riveted by the hope and […]

Let’s Talk Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Radio FM Talk 1065 Sean Sullivan hosted me to talk bout dementia, Alzheimer’s and ways to increase our brain health to avoid the onset of this disease. Enjoy listening to our conversation [23 Minutes] (or you can read the transcript below) and let me know if you have any questions. {Editor’s Note: this is a […]

What to Say to Father this Father’s Day?

Internet Talk Radio Host Roy Richards of the show Middle Age Can Be Your Best Age took advantage of the Father’s Day holiday and questioned me about what to say to Dad when you notice his memory is slipping. Enjoy listening to our conversation [15 Minutes] (or you can read the transcript below) and let […]