Have you ever found yourself eating a cookie without knowing how or when you got it in your hands in the first place? And then, to make things worse, you just keep eating one cookie after another, even though you weren’t hungry and you don’t even really want that next cookie? Maybe you’ve tried different […]
Recent studies indicate that there is a connection between behavior, sugar and fat on cognitive function. Issues arising from this area could be due to alteration of the microbiome and diets such as a low or no carb diet. The microbiome is a complicated mixture that exists in the digestive tract, consisting of around 100 […]
When reading different viewpoints on a high-fat (ketogenic diet) versus a low-fat diet, it would seem the medical community is in disarray. One group advocates for a high-fat diet, while another for a low-fat diet. If you read what each group has to say, each may make sense. Each is also correct, but only to […]
If you’re struggling with remembering and focusing, try to remember this: brain boosting minerals may be a great way to help you improve your mental ability. Researchers from Deakin University in Australia have been studying the benefits of how iron and zinc are improving the psychological health of women. Their study shows that by increasing […]
Protecting your brain health is just as important as protecting the health of the rest of your body. After all, your brain is the control center of your body, so if something goes wrong there it can affect every system and every organ. Poor brain health can also markedly diminish your quality of life and […]
You’ve heard for years that consuming too much fat can increase your risk of stroke and heart disease, among other serious health conditions. But could consuming a high fat diet alter your brain? A new study shows that a high fat diet might trigger behavioral changes by altering the gut microbiome, which refers to the […]
What exactly is the so-called “MIND diet”? I had to ask myself the same question when I first heard of the diet, but the concept is rather simple. The MIND diet is quite simply a diet for the mind, a diet rich in foods that boost and preserve brain function. More specifically, it was designed […]
Unless you have celiac disease, you may not be aware of the many ways gluten sensitivity affects health. Gluten sensitivity is often associated with gastrointestinal symptoms that are the usual clues for food sensitivity, but these are not the only type of symptoms it can cause. If you’ve been experiencing neurological symptoms with no clear […]
