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The 4 Cardinal Points of Behavior Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
The secret is out: healthy behaviors have a powerful and profound impact on brain health! The US POINTER study , a large-scale clinical trial showed that healthy lifestyle behaviors targeting multiple risk factors can effectively protect cognitive function. We believe that these findings can be easily summarized into a new concept: THE 4 CARDINAL POINTS OF BEHAVIOR Everybody knowns that the 4 Cardinal Points of a Compass ( North , South , East , and West ) are fundament

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Common Anti-Reflux Drugs and Dementia Risk~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Worldwide there are millions of people who manage stomach acid reflux by taking medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPI). Recent...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 14, 20253 min read


World Alzheimer’s Month: Ask About Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
World Alzheimer Month is it is a wonderful occasion for all of us to showcase our relentless and collective effort to address the lack of understanding and knowledge about Alzheimer’s, and most importantly our dedication to providing support to those affected by the disease.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 7, 20253 min read


The Importance of the Blood-Brain Barrier for Brain Health. Dr. Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Did you know that the brain is a very “thirsty” organ? Approximately the brain's blood vessels span for about 400 miles, and every single...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Man's Best Friend and our Health ~~~ Dr. Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Did you know that having a dog can help to reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, lower physical pain, encourage more...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Does Extra Virgin Olive Oil increase Body Weight ? Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Let’s face it, like any other type of food, adding extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), which is a type of fat, to the diet increases the total...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 18, 20253 min read


Small Things that Lead to Big Gains for Brain Health ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Did you know that a few small changes in everybody’s daily routine can go a long way toward protecting brain health and affording with...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 3, 20254 min read


What's Brain Fog and How to Get Rid of It . Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Who amongst us at times has not felt unfocused or had trouble concentrating? Is this something we should be concerned about? The answer...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 29, 20254 min read


How Walking Benefits Brain Health~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
We all know that walking at least 4000 steps every day has enormous benefits for cardiovascular health both in the short and the long...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Easy Steps to Follow a Mediterranean Diet ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Abundant literature has now clearly demonstrated that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest diets in the world since it is...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Microbiota vs. Microbiome ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' MD, FCPP
Microbiota vs. Microbiome - Definitions and Distinctions. Learn about both terms; how use them correctly and chart a path to a healthy gut.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Why Women are Affected by Alzheimer's disease more than Men? ~Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
Back in 1906, a German physician named Alois Alzheimer’s wrote a paper about a woman, August Dieter, who at the age of 51 was admitted in...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 1, 20254 min read


Vaccines & Alzheimer's Disease ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' MD, FCPP
Usually when we think of a vaccine, we imagine a substance that is administered to stimulate an individual's immune response to a...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Mitochondrial Abnormalities Are Among the Earliest Changes in Alzheimer's Disease ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' MD, FCPP
Mitochondria are vital to brain health. Research indicates that abnormalities a among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 16, 20254 min read


ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
It was President Ronald Reagan who back in 1983 first designated June as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month. Over the years,...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 8, 20253 min read


Another step forward in the fight against Alzheimer's disease ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico', MD, FCPP
This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first diagnostic device that by measuring in the blood two proteins,...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Our Longevity? Genetic Code vs. Postal Code Impact ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' MD, FCPP
Which, genetics vs. postal code, is likely the most impactful on our longevity? One might be surprised to learn that a study points to the significant and more poignant impact of our postal code, and the environmental, health, food factors associated vs. the genetic code with which we are born.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
May 22, 20254 min read


2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' MD, FCPP
Overall, the report unveils in the 2025 facts and figures the tremendous burden that Alzheimer's disease and dementia poses on the individuals affected, the caregivers, the government and the nation's health care system.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
May 6, 20252 min read


The Cognitive Benefits of Dance for Dementia and Brain Health~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' MD, FCPP
There may be cognitive benefits of dance for dementia and brain health, possibly playing a role in preventing or slowing decline.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Apr 28, 20254 min read


Strides in Parkinson's Disease ~ Dr. Domenico Pratico' MD, FCPP
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is more than just a medical condition; it impacts the lives of millions around the world. Since its initial diagnosis in the early 19th century, thanks to substantial research, many strides in Parkinson's disease and clinical focus have evolved our understanding of this complex neurodegenerative disease.

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Apr 21, 20255 min read
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