It’s a brand-new year, so you’re likely resolved to slim down, feel better and look your best. But before you decide on an eating plan, why not choose one that goes beyond simply reducing inches and pounds and delivers health benefits to your precious brain as well. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay....
Read more >>Lamar’s Dream Job When Lamar landed his dream job as an advocate for at-risk youth, he wasn’t expecting the level of intensity and stress that came with it. And age-related forgetfulness that’s normal for someone in their 50’s was becoming a real challenge. “There are a lot of case numbers and different systems,” Lamar explained....
Read more >>Some people make it look so easy. They juggle family, work, and social commitments with the greatest of ease while managing to stay fit, healthy, and sharp. They always seem to have enough time to prepare a healthy meal, and they never, ever miss a workout. Then there are the rest of us who stare...
Read more >>From time to time, when you’re feeling sad or stressed, you might find yourself racing to the freezer for a pint of Chunky Monkey. Eating for emotional reasons is something we all do. Experts say eating gives us a feeling of wholeness when negative emotions make us feel empty. And that’s especially true today, as...
Read more >>One thing we all know, exercise is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. But did you also know that regular exercise has massive benefits for your brain health and, by extension, your cognitive ability? Exercise positively impacts your mood, focus, memory and even improves your ability to sleep soundly. Elevated GABA and Glutamate...
Read more >>Bacopa monnieri – also known as Brahmi – is an herb native to India, Asia, and South America. Its use dates back centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to help with numerous diseases, promote healthy longevity, and help avoid decline associated with aging. Today Bacopa monnieri is recognized as a highly promising nootropic. Nootropics are nutritional...
Read more >>There are thousands of mushrooms species that exist on the planet. And mushrooms are a peculiar form of life. They pop up out of seemingly nowhere, in the strangest places. And unlike plants, they’re not green, they don’t have leaves, and they never flower. Believe it or not, from an evolutionary standpoint, mushrooms are more...
Read more >>I remember the first time I couldn’t find my car in the parking lot of my local grocery store. It was both annoying and unsettling. I spent what seemed like an eternity searching each row until it occurred to me – I walked! No wonder hitting the alarm on the fob didn’t elicit the usual...
Read more >>We need to take good care of ourselves, now more than ever. And it’s never too late to start attending to your health, whether that entails quitting smoking, starting an exercise regimen, or eating healthier food. Every little good decision you make adds up and can make a big difference. Supplements are a good way...
Read more >>It was once believed that the brain develops rapidly in the first few years of a child’s life, then reaches its peak in the early 20s, leveling off around middle age, and then declining with advanced age. We now know that’s not exactly accurate; the brain continues to develop throughout our whole lifespan. The disturbing...
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