By Marc Courtiol For anyone over 30, the effects of aging can be felt in a number of ways, perhaps none more frustrating than those affecting brain health. Slow thinking, difficulty remembering, poor concentration, inability to multitask-all are natural symptoms of declining brain health. But do we have to accept them? Can good habits and [...]
Keeping your brain as well as your body active is very important and there are ways to boost your brain power that will keep you clever for years to come.
Choosing dietary supplements can be overwhelming for many of us. Regardless of whether you look for supplements at a health food store or your local drug store, the choices are plentiful and at times confusing.
A full night’s sleep is a central component of healthy living. Not only does it give you a sense of rest and mental well-being, but it also gives your body a chance to replenish and rebuild its resources. In sleep, our bodies do much of the work involved with processing nutrition and keeping cells healthy. [...]
When you go to the gym, do you jump on the cardio machine and stare off into space while working out? Or, are you watching the gym’s television, listening to your iPod and checking your phone? A recent article in the NY Times bets you’re doing the latter. Technology today has become an extension of [...]
The triggers of this disease are on the rise. More susceptible kids come in contact with triggers such as gluten. Kids exposed to toxins such as mercury, lead, pesticides, and second hand smoke have h…
In July of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture officially published research information, which acknowledges Selenium as “an essential trace element known for its antioxidant prowess.” In addition to this, the mineral has been recognized for its ability to lift the spirits, and prevent mood swings of those who take it as a nutritional [...]
Mental Muscle: As with all your organs in the body,your brain is subject to age-related fatigue. Levels of nutrients and vital oxygen slowly decline. Conditions such as Diabetes and hypertension can accelerate aging and increase the risk of memory problems. Flex Your Grey Matter: Just as Physical exercise inreases muscle mass.Working out your brain can [...]