Volume 22 • Number 3 • March 2021

Most people my age worry about getting “All-Timer’s Disease.” Forgetting where we place our keys can be deeply troubling. Understandable. But, are we doing enough to prevent cognitive decline? Don’t forget that once we get AD, it cannot be successfully treated. Prevention is the way t
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Volume 22 • Number 2 • February 2021

Patients who focus on nutrition and the Microbiome are increasing their chances of a good outcome through the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember, our gut bacteria constitute a big part of our immune system. Hugo Rodier, MD Intestinal bacteria may affect severity of coronavirus By Yaron Stein
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Brain Imaging Reveals a Neural Basis for Partisan Politics

To me, “partisan politics” means an inability to see the world from another’s point of view. I believe this also reflects a difficulty dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity. Finding a rigid system of thought where answers are easier to come by is more comfortable for most people. Thi
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Volume 22 • Number 1 • January 2021

I am very grateful I got the vaccine December 28th. I hope you do when it is available to you. If you are still undecided or downright against it, think about it this way: Does the vaccine threaten your life more than the virus does? Hugo Rodier, MD Does intestinal dysbiosis contribut
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Brain-Gut Connection

We need all the help we can get through these difficult times. Unfortunately, lots of people cope by eating a lot of sugar. Brain function and mood get worse with refined diets. I hope you take the time to read the article below. Gut microbiota: How does it interact with the brain? Wr
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