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Dr. Perlmutter Lecture at NYU Medical School

by Jonathan Galland

This past Monday evening my father Dr. Galland and I went to his alma mater, New York University School of Medicine, for a lecture by Dr. David Perlmutter, an internationally recognized leader in integrated neurology.

Low Omega-3’s Linked to Brain Aging

A diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids, nutrients commonly found in fish, may cause your brain to age faster and lose some of its memory and thinking abilities.

Meditation Makes The Brain Work Better

by Dr. David Perlmutter

Yes, it is breathtaking to consider that we have the will to physically and functionally change our brains.

And while the fact that research demonstrates that simply contemplating a physical activity can make these changes, the brass ring involves taking the final step.

Neuroplasticity: The Adapting Brain

by Dr. David Perlmutter

How does neuroplasticity come about?

While the individual working unit of the brain is the single neuron, even simple tasks require the recruitment of vast numbers of interconnected neurons functioning as a unit or network devoted to accomplishing even the simplest activity.

Alzheimer’s Prevention: Reducing Your Risk

by Dr. David Perlmutter

Alzheimer’s disease might well be considered an epidemic. With more than 5.3 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and that number expected to double by 2030, it makes sense to ask ourselves what can be done to prevent this devastating disease.

Neurogenesis: How to Change Your Brain

Today we kick off the first in a series of articles by David Perlmutter, MD.

Dr. Perlmutter is a an award-winning pioneer in the field of integrated neurology, and we are honored to share his wisdom here. He is the author of bestselling books including Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment and The Better Brain Book.