Chocolate-lovers rejoice! Not only is dark chocolate a wonderful brain food (click here), it has now been found to reduce inflammation and stress, and boost immunity. Cacao is rich in…
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According to landmark research recently conducted by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), even small amounts of processed meats and alcohol increase the risk of cancer. In the largest study…
The phrase “knowledge is power” couldn’t be truer than what I am about to tell you. Are you at low risk for a heart attack because your doctor checked your…
There are many misconceptions about protein. Most people don’t know how much protein they need or how much they are consuming. Those who eat a typical animal-based diet full of…
Our central stress-response system is called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The HPA axis is a complex and dynamic intertwining of the central nervous system and endocrine system. The HPA axis…
If you are sleep-deprived or if your job has you sitting all day, your brain is being damaged. If both apply to you, that is a double-whammy that no brain…
Depression is a national epidemic. Cases of major depression have risen by 33% since 2013. In the United States, there are over 16 million people who suffer from depression and…
Do you enjoy an occasional cocktail? You have probably heard the phrase “everything in moderation.” This may not apply to alcohol. Associations between heavy alcohol consumption and cancer risk have…
Having sufficient magnesium can be the single thing that saves you from a heart attack or severe heart arrhythmia while in the hospital. If your intracellular levels of magnesium are…
In a medical study recently published in journal Neurology, researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found that people who ate 1-2 servings of dark green leafy vegetables each…