Brain, Nervous System
What the Neurosurgeon Said
You may have seen Dr. Goobie’s amazing video. Almost 16 million people have watched it so far, and it’s been talked about by
Dr. Eric Plasker
March 2, 2025
Category: Brain, Nervous System
100 Year Stories
Old and Sharp
Aging is often associated with cognitive decline. However, some individuals, known as “super-agers,” defy these expectations. These centenarians maintain sharp mental faculties well
Dr. Eric Plasker
November 13, 2024
Brain, Nervous System
Most Alzheimer’s Cases are Preventable
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. That’s 1 in 9 people aged
Dr. Eric Plasker
December 17, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
Superagers on the Move
A superager is a person who is at least 80 years old and retains the memory skills and capacity of someone a minimum
Dr. Eric Plasker
August 20, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
Read Books, Live Longer
Book lovers rejoice! A study conducted by Yale University has proven that reading books is directly tied to longevity. In other words, read books,
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 30, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
Neuroplasticity and Nerve Regeneration
How many of us know someone who has been affected by a brain injury or a disease like autism, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, ALS, Alzheimer’s,
Dr. Eric Plasker
May 30, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
Brain Food
It is a fact that food is medicine, and we are what we eat. However, many people don’t realize that the phrase “brain
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 11, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
The Brain-Body Connection
You were born to be healthy. From the moment of conception, your body was given the blueprints and the innate intelligence to live an
Dr. Eric Plasker
January 26, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
Bigness Within You
There is a Bigness within you and it’s not about your size. It’s the amazing Innate Intelligence that runs your body which cannot be
Dr. Eric Plasker
January 23, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
How Well Do You Know Your Neck?
How well do you know your neck? This magnificent and delicate structure that holds up your head, moves in many directions, and protects your
Dr. Eric Plasker
January 15, 2023
Brain, Nervous System
The Healing Power Within You
Are you in pain or suffering from a health problem? Then the greatest gift you can receive is to discover and release the healing
100 Year Lifestyle
December 4, 2022
Brain, Nervous System
Your Beautiful Brain – Facts to Ponder
Your brain and nervous system are absolutely amazing! We’ve already discussed the “how” of things in the article, “Take Care of Your Beautiful Brain.”
100 Year Lifestyle
November 26, 2022
Brain, Nervous System
Alzheimer’s Disease and Insights
Alzheimer’s disease is, unfortunately, one of the most common ailments in the world. A whopping 6 million Americans are estimated to have this
100 Year Lifestyle
November 14, 2022
Brain, Nervous System
Nervous System Facts
By now you’ve read “The First System That Develops“ article on the 100 Year Lifestyle website and you know quite a bit about your nervous
Dr. Eric Plasker
October 9, 2022
100 Year Lifestyle Essentials
The First System That Develops
The nervous system is the first system that develops in the womb. At the moment of conception, one cell from mom and one
Dr. Eric Plasker
October 2, 2022
100 Year Stories
Getting Better with Age
At The 100 Year Lifestyle we know that living at 100:100, 100% for 100 years, means the best can be and often is yet
Dr. Eric Plasker
June 7, 2022
Brain, Nervous System
Your Natural I.T. System
In today’s virtual world we all know the importance of a healthy I.T. system. This Information and Technology (I.T.) infrastructure is necessary. It is
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 25, 2022
Brain, Nervous System
Vagus Not Vegas
It’s fun to say, “What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas.” But when it comes to your vagus nerve, just the opposite is
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 20, 2022
Brain, Nervous System
How Many Two Weeks is Okay?
Research by Dr. Videman out of Helsinki, Finland found that even minor traumas to the spine can cause scar tissue formation within two
100 Year Lifestyle
December 4, 2021
Brain, Nervous System
Movement and a Healthy Brain
Your brain is remarkable. It’s comprised of hundreds of billions of individual cells. Each of them is constantly receiving and transmitting information about your
Dr. Jacob Plasker
July 25, 2021
Brain, Nervous System
The Nerve of Skin
The nerve of skin. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and its first line of defense against external threats. The
100 Year Lifestyle
May 30, 2021
Brain, Nervous System
Why Stress Affects Everyone Differently
Stress is a nervous system reaction. It causes your heart to beat faster, your muscles to be tense, your stomach to tighten, and
Dr. Eric Plasker
April 20, 2021
Brain, Nervous System
What’s Harming Your Brain?
Do you know what’s harming your brain? Neurotoxins are everywhere. Yet, what exactly is a neurotoxin? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a neurotoxin as “a
Dr. Michelle Coats
August 28, 2020
Brain, Nervous System
The Smartphone Generation: Should Parents Be Concerned?
For as long as screen-based technology has existed, concerned parents have questioned the potential consequences of its presence in the lives of their
Dr. Patrick Porter
August 5, 2020
Brain, Nervous System
Life Takes Nerve
Everything in your life that you consciously do, or your body does for you unconsciously, requires nerve supply. Everything! Your body uses nerve
Dr. Eric Plasker
July 29, 2020
Brain, Nervous System
Mastering Your Emotional Brain
Emotions can be disorienting, detrimental, and downright challenging. One moment our life can be peaceful and easy, the next chaos! As we all have
Dr. Cameron Brownley
June 4, 2020
Brain, Nervous System
Four Brain Healthy Resolutions
Now is a great time to take stock of the areas of your life that could benefit from some subtle shifts in perspective,
Dr. Patrick Porter
March 31, 2020
Brain, Nervous System
The Mind-Body Connection
I have this friend. She is a wonderful, caring person but she’s constantly sick. Either she’s got a cold or stomach issues or
Dr. Patrick Porter
March 22, 2020
Brain, Nervous System
Why Women Are Developing Alzheimer’s at Alarming Rates
A study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that stress affects women’s brains far more severely than men’s. This may explain why women are
Dr. Patrick Porter
March 15, 2020
Brain, Nervous System
Take Care of Your Beautiful Brain
If you want to live up to your potential throughout your lifetime, you must take care of your beautiful brain. Certainly, your brain
Dr. Eric Plasker
February 18, 2020