Brain Health Archives

Can You Walk Off Your Age?

2018-08-06T10:19:00-07:00Brain Health, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Heart Health, Weight Loss, Weight Management|

It shouldn’t be surprising that walking is good for you, but can it really help you age more gracefully? Growing evidence suggests that by walking as little as 30 minutes every day, most days of week, you can gain a range of mental and physical health benefits.

Can Exercise Maintain Brain Health During Aging?

2018-08-06T10:11:11-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

According to recent research from Japanese investigators, there is a positive association between aerobic fitness and cognitive function in older folks, making a great case for exercise as part of your healthy aging plan.

Should You Still Be Doing Cardio?

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Heart Health|

During the 80s and 90s and the era of Jane Fonda workouts and Tae Bo, aerobics were in and weightlifting was out. How the tables have turned today. Now it’s all about being strong, not skinny. Having bigger arms, more definition, and rock-hard abs i

Work Your Leg Muscles to Save Your Brain

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Try this simple test: Sit down on the ground and get up using only your legs. Don’t rush, but see if you can do it without using your hands, elbows, or knees. If you’re successful at this exercise even after age 40, it could mean that you and your brain are aging more gracefully than most.

Your Brain on Creatine

2025-08-12T09:23:03-07:00Brain Health, Energy and Focus, Healthy Aging, Performance|

Creatine has long been in the spotlight for increased sports performance, but it’s now being recognized for having positive effects on brain function like cognition and memory.

Think Fast With Fats: Fish Oil for a Sharper Memory and Better Reaction Time

2018-08-06T10:11:12-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Personal Care|

Fish oil supplements can boost memory and reaction time in healthy young adults and provide different benefits for men and women. According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists in New Zealand found that the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found abundantly in fatty fish and fish oil, supported memory and reaction time (1)

Chocolate is Brain Food

2018-08-06T10:11:13-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Healthy aging has a lot to do with having a nutrient-rich diet. The focus is usually on healthful foods, but there's a favorite indulgence proving to be the key to graceful aging that you're probably neglecting: [...]

How to Avoid Catching Contagious Stress

2018-08-06T10:19:03-07:00Brain Health, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Don't Catch Stress! We’ve all heard that stress is both unhealthy and unavoidable. But did you know that it’s also contagious? New research from The Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and [...]

The Reasons to Love Chocolate

2018-08-06T10:11:14-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Heart Health|

It’s that time of year again! There’s no denying the love in the air and the massive amounts of chocolate about to be given. But instead of mindless noshing of chocolate bars and delectable goodies [...]

Controlling Blood Sugar to Age Gracefully

2018-08-06T10:11:14-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging, Heart Health, Weight Management|

Almost half of all Americans have blood sugar concentrations that are considered too high, with those over 60 being especially at risk (1). Uncontrolled, it could mean a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and eventual [...]