We could all do with a little mental sharpening, am I right? There are days where we just don’t feel as awake and alert as usual, like we’re walking around in a fog. The good news is, there are ways to help banish the brain fog – and all we have to do is eat, drink, and enjoy the benefits! Caffeine No surprise here; a cup of coffee can provide a quick and effective jolt to … [Read more...] about Sharpen Your Mind With These “Foods For Focus”
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Keeping A Healthy Brain As You Age
Research is finding that the long-known risk factors for heart disease and stroke are also risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. The main risk factors are high blood pressure, cholesterol, and high blood sugar. It may seem like a strange connection at first, but give it deeper thought. If your blood vessels become clogged, blood is unable to flow … [Read more...] about Keeping A Healthy Brain As You Age
Eating Makes Your Brain Happy-Make Your Body Happy, Too!
New research shows that eating certain foods causes the brain to release endorphins, or “happiness hormones.” Researchers measured participants’ brain activity after they ate pizza. The scans were repeated after participants consumed a liquid meal containing the same amount of calories as the pizza. Both the pizza and the liquid meals triggered a release of opioids (physical … [Read more...] about Eating Makes Your Brain Happy-Make Your Body Happy, Too!
10 Incredible Foods And Recipes For Boosting Brain Health
The relationship between the brain and the body is an astounding one. The foods we use to fuel our bodies also fuel our brain. The brain in turn, ensures the body is functioning as well as possible. It is a circle. How well you eat determines how well your body functions. The better your body functions, the better you feel. The better you feel, the more you are able to enjoy … [Read more...] about 10 Incredible Foods And Recipes For Boosting Brain Health
How Type 2 Diabetes Is Affecting Your Brain
Type 2 diabetes has become so commonplace now, with over 20 million people having the disease in the U.S. alone, that it can be easy to overlook how it affects the body. Besides putting those who have the condition at risk of heart attacks, blindness and amputation caused from poor blood flow, diabetes also affects the brain. The reason that diabetes can cause someone to … [Read more...] about How Type 2 Diabetes Is Affecting Your Brain