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Your Guide to ‘Sharpening the Saw’ and Enhancing Cognitive Renewal
I have a bit of guilty pleasure… I’ve always enjoyed reading self-improvement books; I’ve probably read dozens of them over the years. Do I implement all of the things in the pages of these books? Definitely not, but if I can even get one useful tip out of a book, I consider that a win. ...
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New Recipe: Brain-Boosting Summer Wraps
What makes food ‘healthy’ in your mind? We all have pre-determined notions of what ‘healthy’ means to us, but if you take a second to examine why you hold these beliefs, I know you’ll learn something. So let’s give it a try—really. Is a certain food healthy because it’s low in calories? Because it’s a...
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Don’t Fall For Fake Claims Like These
I’m sure you’ve seen ads with phrases like this… “I pooped out 19 pounds!” Or “You have 20 pounds of stuck poop inside you!” Or “I can’t believe how much poop was coming out of me after taking this pill.” These claims are usually made by probiotic companies looking to hook you and then get...
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3 Probiotic Strains That Can Help You Slim Down
It’s important to recognize that weight management is more than counting calories in versus calories out. That’s one piece of the puzzle but not the whole story. The body is complex, which means gut bacteria, hormones, and digestion also play a role in weight loss. I’ll never forget a 2013 study I heard about that...
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Embrace Adventure This June: How My Friend Found Relief During Great Outdoors Month
Did you know that June is “Great Outdoors Month?” Like many of us, I’ve (unknowingly) been celebrating ‘Great Outdoors Month’ pretty much every June my whole life. Hiking, paddleboarding, biking… It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and move your body. It got me thinking, though, about one of my dearest friends Sarah,...
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Breaking Free from Multitasking With a Healthier Approach to Productivity
In today’s fast-paced world, multitasking is a societal norm. It’s often listed as a desirable skill in job descriptions and is commonly thought of as a positive trait. We almost yearn to juggle multiple tasks at once, believing it will make us more productive. And I admit it; as a Mom and full-time researcher and...
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Wake Up With This Refreshing Sunrise Smoothie Recipe
Summer days are here, and with them, warmer temperatures. I don’t know about you, but I don’t always wake up with the best appetite. This is especially true in summer due to the warmer weather. On days I’m not feeling a big appetite, I love to whip up a smoothie to help start my day...
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How & When Should I Take My Supplements?
We often get asked what the optimal time is to take a supplement. You may have heard that you should take them with food on an empty stomach, or… take them before breakfast, or… take them before you go to sleep, so which is it? The answers depend on the ingredients, what you want to...
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20-Minute Savory Mushroom Pâté Recipe: The Star Appetizer of Your Next BBQ
“Can you bring an appetizer?” If you have a dinner party or a barbecue coming up, we have a dish you can bring that will seriously ‘wow’ your friends. If you bring chips and salsa, your friends will be grateful, and it’ll probably get eaten. If you bring this mushroom pâté, there will be a...
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12 Brain Games to Keep You Sharp
Brain-training games are popular among people of all ages for enhancing mental functions and slowing cognitive aging. In fact, studies indicate that these games can potentially boost attention, memory, response times, logical reasoning, and other cognitive abilities when played consistently over an extended period.1 Did we mention that they can be a lot of fun,...
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Unveil the Power of Fungi: 3 Science-Backed Benefits You Can Get From Mushrooms
If you’ve been reading magazines or seeing lots of ads for mushroom products, you might be wondering: What’s all this talk about mushrooms? I thought they were just for pasta, salads, and pizza… We’re not talking about those kinds of ‘shrooms—we’re talking about functional mushrooms. They’re called “functional mushrooms” because they contain bioactive compounds believed...
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Krill Oil vs Fish Oil: Which is Better For Your Health?
Fish oil and krill oil have been a mainstay in the health and wellness conversation for years now for one primary reason: Omega-3 fatty acids. There’s a great reason for all the hype. Omega-3s have been clinically proven to deliver incredible health benefits such as: • Heart health: Omega-3s have been clinically proven to support...
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