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Physical Exercise and Brain Function

Physical Exercise and Brain Function

Some exciting news! Science has now discovered a medical treatment that can improve memory and it was published in the Journal of The American Medical Association.  Let's have a look at this recent study tit...
Can Exercise Enhance Insulin Sensitivity?

Can Exercise Enhance Insulin Sensitivity?

A lot depends on how our cells respond to the chemical insulin. Insulin is a hormone, created in the pancreas, that functions by enhancing the way cells take in glucose. Higher levels of dietary carbohydrate...
Long-Distance Running on a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet

Long-Distance Running on a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet

Humans are natural endurance athletes. While the concept of “carb loading,” or the use of sports drinks and gels in endurance events are increasingly popular, human physiology is perfectly set up to use fat ...
The Process of Neuroplasticity

The Process of Neuroplasticity

Q: What is neuroplasticity and how does it work? I posted an answer to this question over on IntegrativePractitioner. What follows are snippets from that article. For the whole article see: Making New Conne...
Avoiding Alzheimer’s

Avoiding Alzheimer’s

Q: What are some ways to avoid getting Alzheimer’s? A: Here are the fundamental keys for reducing your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, a disease for which there is no treatment. First, dramatically red...
Exercise Your Brain

Exercise Your Brain

Exercise does no™t just make your body stronger, but it actually works its magic to protect and preserve brain function by controlling inflammation, increasing insulin sensitivity, improving blood sugar cont...