Your brain is an incredibly complicated machine. No one knows exactly how complex it is, but scientists estimate you have roughly 86 billion neurons and 85 billion nonneuronal brain cells. That means that in a piece of brain tissue the size of a grain of sand, you will find around 100,000 neurons, w
It’s that time of year again…tax season! For many, this is the most dreaded and hated time of year. Financial pressures can mount and add to the already full plate of stressors that you may feel. Whether it’s taxes, a deadline at work, a family conflict, dealing with an illness, school exams,
The incredible health benefits of walnuts have been making us nuts…in a good way. We owe our thanks to Mother Nature for giving us one of the best foods for our brains and longevity. It is no coincidence that brain shaped foods can provide optimal brain benefits. In fact, walnuts have almost twice
So you’ve decided to go vegan, or maybe you’re still considering it, and you want to know if you can really be healthy and feel good without eating meat or other animal products. Truthfully, we have no interest in the food fight. The fact is there is research on both sides of that war. Our [&h
Taking daily vitamins can be a tough habit to start as a grown up, so why not do your kids the favor of starting them young? Children are incredibly active (especially during this time of year) both physically and mentally. Their growing minds and bodies require lots of essential nutrients, which ca
Do you struggle with a lack of willpower and self-discipline? If you see a tray of warm, fragrant brownies or a deliciously cheesy pizza, is there just no stopping you? For many of us, cravings can be the culprit that derails our good intentions to stick with a brain-healthy program. However, you ca
Depression is becoming an epidemic. This severe mood disorder is affecting over 300 million Americans each year, according to the World Health Association. Depression is diagnosed when a person feels discouraged, sadness, hopeless, unmotivated, and uninterested with everyday life. To be considered a
It seems there is an ongoing debate on whether taking a daily multivitamin is beneficial for your health or unnecessary. Finding the real answer to this question would take hours of research, reading articles and studies and determining their validity. Don’t worry, we’ve done the work for you. T
The Focus Struggle Are you easily distracted when driving? Do you struggle to pay attention to boring tasks? Do you generally have problems focusing, or know someone who does? If so, you are not alone! Can you believe that research shows that humans have an attention span of only 8 seconds? This is
Which Herbs Do the Best Brains Take? The key to getting a youthful brain could be as simple as a single herb. Not just any herb, though. I am not referring to any that might be growing in your garden and I definitely don’t mean marijuana. Ginkgo biloba is a powerful Chinese herb that is […]