Dr. Lewis was the special guest of Dr. Garko on TalkZone’s “Let’s Talk Nutrition” for the full two hour show Wednesday, March 28th. It was an amazing show with tremendous information to help understand the correlation between TBI and Omega-3s. Here are links to recordings of the two one-hour segments of the show: Dr. Lewis
Low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with smaller brain volume and poorer performance on tests of mental acuity, even in people without apparent dementia, according to a new study. In the analysis, published online Monday in the journal Neurology, scientists examined 1,575 dementia-free men and women whose average age was 67. The
Neurosurgeon Dr. Julian Bailes is often at the cutting edge of the latest treatments for people with brain injuries. Former NFL players and other notable people with brain injuries—including Randal McCloy Jr., the sole surviving miner in the 2006 Sago Mine disaster in West Virginia—have received his care. Dr. Oz talks with Dr. Bailes about
Research shows our memory starts slipping before we even hit 30. And by our 40’s and 50’s we start realizing we’re not quite as sharp as we used to be. But, a new study shows if you want to give your brain a boost, you might want to start by eating more fish. A 60-year-old
London – Are you feeding your brain the right kind of fatty diet? Dairy products such as cheese and milk are among the most reviled of foods, with many experts saying their links to heart disease and obesity mean we should shun them when possible. But new research has caused controversy by suggesting that, in
Fri, Mar 2, 2012 – AP The extent of damage in a traumatic brain injury is nearly impossible to predict. But a new type of MRI test paints a picture of the brain never seen before. It may give doctors and patients a clearer idea of what to expect. (March 2) See Video
Michael D. Lewis, M.D.,1* Joseph R. Hibbeln, M.D.,2* Jeremiah E. Johnson, R.D.,1 Yu Hong Lin, Ph.D.,2 Duk Y. Hyun,2 and James D. Loewke2 Abstract BACKGROUND: The recent escalation of US military suicide deaths to record numbers has been a sentinel for impaired force efficacy and has accelerated the search for reversible risk factors. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether deficiencies of neuroactive, highly unsaturated omega-3 essential fatty acids (n-3
COL Michael D. Lewis , MC USA * ; Julian Bailes , MD † ABSTRACT Nutrition has traditionally involved in supplying energy and hydration. An emerging concept developed by the authors is the concept of using omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FA s) to increase the resilience of the brain. The n-3 FAs have numerous proven benefi ts
