Category: Diet & Fitness

Memory loss is one of the most common cognitive impairments experienced by people over the age of 65.  While many of the correlates have yet to be determined, diet seems to be the best way to temper degenerative processes. And a new study finds, it could simply come down to a bowl of cereal.Researchers at the Sydney University of…

SHUTTERSTOCK In a strong field, the Mediterranean diet has maintained its place as the optimal regimen for weight loss and brain function for three consecutive years. And now new research shows it may add years to your life.In fact, a new paper published in the BMJ Gut Journal recently revealed that even after just one year of adherence, elderly…

GETTY IMAGES The key to changing your morning routine is deciding what you want to achieve. The same routine won’t work for everyone. First, think about why you need to change your morning habits? Do you need to be more productive? Do you want to be healthier? What are your goals? By establishing this first, you can then…

    Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the U.S., with almost 60 million people participating in running or jogging for exercise in 2017, according to Statista. It’s easy to see why – running has many health benefits, both physically and mentally, and contributes to strengthening multiple bodily functions and…

SHUTTERSTOCK   Eating fruits and vegetables now packs an additional benefit — managing your stress. People who ate at least 470 grams of fruit and vegetables daily recorded 10% lower stress levels than those who ate 230 grams or less, according to a new study. Research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition said diets consisting of fruit and…

SHUTTERSTOCK Struggling to get some shut-eye this year is far from a unique struggle.Several people suffer from sleep disturbances such as insomnia, weird dreams, and frequent waking in the middle of the night. If you’ve tried everything under the sun to help you sleep such as meditation, melatonin, or keeping to a calming pre-bed ritual to no avail might I suggest this…

Finding the time to exercise at any point in the day can be tough right now. Despite Americans continuing to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s easy to become discouraged and succumb to the fog that surrounds over lives these days.The new normal is indeed abnormal. It is fighting “COVID fatigue,” the medical phenomenon that…

SHUTTERSTOCK Early morning athletes intimidate me: where do they find the motivation to get up at 6 a.m. and go out the door? When is the ideal time to exercise?Working out first thing in the morning doesn’t work for me. I’ll hit the snooze button one too many times. I love sleeping in, and though I regularly walk my…

The Coronavirus (Covid-19) is wreaking havoc around the world. But if you know how to “virus-proof” your life, you can prevent this invasive pathogen from getting past your natural defenses. This one-of-a-kind, time sensitive Virus Proof Protocol plan has been recently developed using the latest, cutting edge research from major colleges and institutions across the globe. Within this crucial information you’ll…

SHUTTERSTOCK The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work. What’s the big idea “Thinking about your mental health – which includes stress, depression and problems with emotions – for how many of the last 30 days was your mental health not good?” Would your answer be different if the weather had been…