Summer is here, and so is the heat. Whether you live near a pool, ocean, pond, river, lake, or kiddie pool…there are many compelling reasons to take a plunge! Swimming and water play are wonderful ways to cool down and have fun, and they offer myriad health benefits for your brain and body. Wh
Dr. Nicole Avena, our Chief Science Officer, has a PhD in neuroscience and psychology from Princeton University and an expertise in brain health and nutrition. Today, we’re picking her brain on the benefits of testosterone supplements, getting the answers to your most pressing questions, and divin
Anger is a powerful emotion. It takes skill to learn how to handle anger well. With the mounting divisiveness in our culture, it’s a good idea to brush up on a few anger management strategies. Anger Basics Anger isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, some anger can be good…even lifesaving. Fo
Hormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs. Hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone, play a key role in helping maintain the health and vitality of your brain and body. What Is Testosterone? Testosterone is a vital horm
If you don’t drink smoothies, now might be the perfect time to start. With the abundance of fruits and vegetables now available, it’s the ideal season to enjoy healthy summer smoothies, custom designed to support your brain and body health. With a good blender and a few basic ingredients, you ca
I’m like Batman. Am I a billionaire playboy who runs his deceased parent’s multi-billion-dollar corporation? No. Have I been trained in several forms of martial arts and regularly fight off a variety of criminals and supervillains? Nope. Do I have access to cutting-edge weapons, cars, and planes
American culture tends to value busyness and productivity over leisure time and relaxation. According to research presented in the Harvard Business Review, those who are busy and work long hours are perceived as having higher status. Yet, if you check current survey statistics on stress and low mood
In today’s busy world there are many reasons people skip meals. Why People Skip Meals According to research published in the Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research, breakfast is the most frequently skipped meal of the day. The #1 reason people skip meals (breakfast in particular), is lack
Maintaining a brain healthy diet filled with whole foods, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean protein, and complex carbohydrates is easiest if you have control over your meals – and most of us do at home. It becomes more challenging when eating out. In fact, research shows that restaurant meals
Father’s Day is rapidly approaching and you don’t have a gift. What do you do? Well, there are infinite options online, provided there’s enough time for the gift to arrive before Father’s Day. There’s also the old standby of buying him a gift card to his favorite restaurant or outdoor outf