Many factors influence why we sometimes forget where we put our keys or lose focus throughout the day, and brain energy metabolism is one of them. Learn why, and how, a ketogenic diet can positively affect cognition.
Found in many foods and available as a supplement, phosphatidylserine may be able to improve our memory and overall brain function. Learn where to find this phospholipid and what it can do.
It’s a hot topic lately: Phosphatidylserine facilitates communication between brain and nerve cells, delivering nutrients and helping to keep these cells intact. Learn more about this important phospholipid’s health benefits.
Recent scientific interest in the effects of nutrition on human brain function has increased significantly, especially as dietary fats have regained popularity: Current evidence suggests consuming a high-fat diet may increase the risk of cognitive decline over time. Learn the differences among types of dietary fats and how each can impact cognition.
Everyone knows they should eat right, exercise often, and drink plenty of water—but brain health often takes a back seat to the health of our bodies. Learn why DHA is known for its brain-boosting benefits in children and adults alike.
Inflammation is a popular buzzword these days. But what causes it? What’s the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and if it’s something the body does naturally, then what’s the big deal?
When we sit, muscles in our lower body turn off. As a result, we can experience compromised body function. Here, Robert Silverman, DC shares a number of ways to reduce the adverse effects of sitting that almost every professional can start doing today.
The ancient Chinese healing technique of acupuncture boasts benefits for a range of health applications. Get to know what acupuncture is, what it’s used for, and what to expect in that first appointment.
In a perfect world, we would garner all the vitamins and nutritional minerals we need from the foods we eat. Yet, in reality, that’s rarely the case. In this post, Robert Silverman, DC shares five instances in which he recommends leveraging the power of supplements.
Utilizing a combination of body postures and breathing techniques, yoga’s roots date back several thousand years, evolving to take many shapes and forms. Get to know the benefits of several different types of yoga.
Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are a way to help support the body’s natural ability to resolve physical stress. While the body can make SPMs naturally, supplementary SPMs can be taken to help with this process. But where do they come from?
As we grow older, we may see changes in the ways our mind and memory continue to function. But there are things that can be done. Check out these tips to keep the mind sharp!
It’s not a myth that men can lose weight faster than women. Bronwyn Storoschuk, ND shares the reasons behind this phenomenon, from metabolism to behaviors.
Our bodies change as we age—as hard as we might fight it. For women who want to maintain a sexually active life with a partner, that may mean accommodating some physical changes. We talked to Lyra Heller, MA to learn her advice on what we can do in order to keep that libido alive.
