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 >>Faced with a cardiac event like a stroke or heart attack, you might turn to anything that promises help that you’ll recover, stay out of the hospital, and live a longer, healthier life. A new study conducted by the American College of Cardiology showed that eating foods high in Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to...
Read more >>Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential part of any diet, but it’s especially important to get adequate omega-3 as you advance in age. Since your body doesn’t make omega-3 on its own, the only way to get them is through what you eat or through supplementation....
Read more >>Fad diets may work in the short-term, but only if you work really hard at it. In the end, it’s usually impossible to stay on a prescribed diet forever, and the minute you go off and go back to your former eating habits, the weight comes right back on in spades. The best way to...
Read more >>Omega-3 fatty acids are nothing short of a natural wonder. This gift comes to us as a compliment of Mother Nature. Omega-3s have been shown to possess a wide array of health benefits. Unfortunately, many people still mistakenly believe that the best source of these miraculous fatty acids is in fish products, particularly in fish...
Read more >>In the 19th Century, Louis Pasteur’s germ theory of disease made an audacious and unthinkable claim. He asserted that most diseases are caused by invading microscopic organisms—little bad bugs that make us sick. This theory revolutionized medicine and saved millions from plagues like smallpox which had devastated populations for centuries. However, as the adverse effects...
Read more >>“I had butterflies in the stomach.” “She showed real Intestinal fortitude.” “He’s got guts.” These are just a few common expressions that reflect our deep intuition about the connection between our bellies and our brains. Ever get so nervous you vomited? Ever get queasy on a first date? A growing body of evidence is...
Read more >>Joint pain and weakness is a problem for millions of Americans. Not only does it cause significant discomfort, there is nothing more frustrating than having the desire to exercise but not being able to because your joints are either too weak or too inflamed. Joints are the critical pieces of connective cartilage that hold your...
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