You know that a good night’s sleep will make a huge difference. But what if with everything that’s going on you’re just not getting that quality sleep you know you need? What can you do? Here are 6 simple lifestyle changes to try starting today. Experiment. See what works for you. 1. Avoid eating late at […]
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You may have heard that the ideal amount of sleep for an adult is 8 hours. That’s mostly true. Actually the recommended sleep duration for adults is between 7 and 9 hours. Some people need less than 7 hours and others need more than 9. So how do you know how much sleep is right […]
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Are you getting enough sleep? Do you realize how important quality sleep is for your body and brain? For many, the answer to both questions is NO! You might benefit from sleep training. Do you think sleep training is only for babies? Or for the chronically tired parents caring for their newborns and trying to […]
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Dementia is a term that refers to illnesses and diseases that affect memory. Everyone has heard of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s the most common memory-related disease. It also affects critical thinking, problem solving, and language skills. Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells. Those cells then lose their ability to function properly and they stop […]
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Eating right for brain health might be a new concept. Most people focus on foods that will help them lose weight or give them peak performance physically. It may not occur to them to eat for their brain’s health too. From birth until death, our brain is responsible for every body function. The brain tells […]
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Your brain is a remarkable and complex organ that serves as the command center for every body function. It is responsible for thinking, movement, breathing… A healthy brain helps every system in your body work efficiently and as it was designed. When people think of health, they generally think first about whether they’re eating right […]
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The foods we eat are fuel for our bodies. Our bodies were designed to use healthy foods to nourish us and carry out important functions. Certain vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients enhance our function and optimize our health. When we eat whole foods free of chemicals and without added fat, salt, and sugar, our […]
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Mental decline or dementia can be seen in a number of behaviors and symptoms which indicate mind impairment. It isn’t a single disease. It generally refers to the process of losing one’s thinking skills, memory, or judgement. Mental decline usually happens slowly. It has usually begun long before an actual diagnosis is made and medical […]
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Social activity has really taken a hit since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Staying home for all except the most essential items has been really hard, hasn’t it? We know that social activity is key to a healthy optimally functioning brain. Isolation, on the other hand, contributes to many negative things including depression, early death, and diseases […]
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How have you been spending the last three months? Have you been:eating more comfort foods?isolated from family and friends?unable to get to the gym to work out?one of the “Essentials” working and worrying about getting sick?None of those are healthy, not for your body or your brain. Let’s look at just one of them. If […]
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