Neurotransmitters are complex chemical messengers that coordinate clear communications between neurons in your brain cells and the rest of your body. These back-and-forth transmissions can influence nearly every cell, tissue, and biological decision in your body – and your life. Brain neurotransmi
Your Brain on Dark Chocolate Lovers and chocoholics everywhere are overjoyed to know that some chocolate may actually be (gulp) very good for you and your brain. Turns out that chocolate, in its natural form, isn’t bad for you. It’s all that fake processing, sugar and scary chemicals that g
Protein is an Essential Building Block Our bodies are incredibly efficient machines, performing thousands of functions each day without requiring any awareness on your part. When you consume nutrients, in the form of food, your body springs into action breaking everything down into its usable comp
Most of the healthy habits that keep your brain healthy also keep your heart healthy – and the Amen Clinic has been saying that for years. Now, Boston University Medical Center is pretty close to proving it. In one of the first studies of its kind, older adults who scored high on cardio fitness te
Cherries and berries may not be available at a Farmer’s Market near you, yet, but frozen berries do retain their vitamins and nutrients well. Add healthy grams of fiber with spinach, dark greens and hemp seeds, and you’ll consume more than half of your daily fiber needs in one smoothie recipe, s
Your Brain is Elegant and Complicated Your brain is one of the most complicated machines in the world. It works through many different mechanisms, and it’s because of this diversity that our Brain & Memory Power Boost supplement has been so effective at improving cognitive function for so
You have been staring at the ceiling for hours now. The more you think about needing to fall asleep, the more you toss and turn, and all those ANTs start circling. When you wake up the next morning feeling exhausted or defeated, it’s the right time to create a healthier sleep life. Chronic Sleep
Are you still in hibernation mode? That’s OK. Everyone knows it feels better to cuddle up now, watch a movie, and drink a warm, frothy beverage when it’s cold outside or during your chilly rainy season. Many of us are feeling lethargic, fatigued, moody and maybe just a little bit lazy. Also
(RECIPE) Meatless Monday Enjoy our savory Meatless Monday recipe, developed by Tana Amen, BSN, RD, author of The Brain Warrior’s Way Cookbook. She’s created a heart-warming indulgent dish chock-full of vitamins C and A, and other nutrients good for your brain, and your heart. In our Cozy Yam A
If you reach mindlessly for a cup of coffee or a sugar fix to get you through the day when energy or attention flags, consider eating something healthy instead, or trying a supplement that can naturally stoke your stamina, and improve your energy and focus. Unfortunately, the instant jolt that come