There are plenty of things to dislike about getting older, folks. Everything cracks when you get out of bed in the morning, things that used to not tire you out now do, and you just don’t look as young in the mirror anymore. Of course, there are plenty of things to like, too–wisdom, for starters–but …
We all want a healthier brain! After all, this important organ has its hands in just about every single vital function of your body. Brain health, like other areas of health, is partly linked to your diet. There are 13 essential vitamins, and among them are B vitamins such as folate. Famous for its role …
A lot of people, folks, have trouble hearing. This isn’t just an “old person” thing, either! Plenty of people start to experience hearing loss in their 40s thanks to those fun but loud concert years and other factors, such as a job involving loud noise. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication …
I don’t know about you, but when I think of health, I usually don’t imagine my brain. As important as the space between my ears is, I tend to think of my physical health before I get to specific organs! In reality, your brain is the conductor of your entire body. To be and stay …
I’m positive, readers, that you’ve had rosemary more than once in your life in your food. Its famously sharp flavor and strong aroma have made it a staple in many styles of cuisine, including Italian and French. But did you know that rosemary has been used for centuries as an aid to boost brain health, …
I’m not any happier about that title than you are, folks. Unfortunately, it’s true: drinking can take a toll on your brain and actually age it! University of Southern California (USC) researchers reviewed the brain scans from 17,308 people between the ages of 45.2 and 81.7 years old. What they found was that for each …
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We exercise everything else, so why not our brains, folks? Everyone looks at becoming more forgetful as a typical part of getting older, but in reality, you can keep yourself sharp at any age! More people in the US actually fear losing their mental capacity than their physical abilities. Around 60 percent of adults in …
It’s a sad fact of life: our hearing goes as we age. But that’s not the only time, not anymore. Noise pollution can also damage your hearing, and it comes from all angles–the busy downtown section your office building is in, your headphones as you work out and any live music event. In reality, close …
If you’re looking for a healthier brain, my friends, it could be time to get sporty! At least, that’s what a new study indicates. Published in the Sports Health Journal, researchers in this study found that elite athletes have lower amounts of static in their brains than non-athletes, which helps them to hear better (https://northwestern.app.box.com/s/j1rfguxv9t9bfrr3pmwlei6xwmjc367t). …
Many things are still the “final frontier” in medicine, and I’d argue our brains are certainly among them! We’re still learning the different ways our brains work and what can happen when there are problems every day. One surprising new study, published in the The Lancet Public Health journal, has just found a possible link …
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