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Not Just for Muscle Building: Count the Reasons You Should Take Creatine

2018-08-06T10:18:56-07:00Athlete Nutrition, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being, Nutrient Timing|

Wondering whether creatine is right for you? You might consider reviewing its ever-lengthening list of benefits. It’s not just for building muscle and strength anymore. Creatine first grew in popularity among power and strength athletes, and for good reason.

Can Dance Help Older Adults Keep Their Brains Young?

2018-08-06T10:11:09-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

Parents often start their children early by getting them into the first dance class opening they can find. Whether it’s ballet lessons, or an intro to hip-hop class, dance allows kids to transfer their jumpy energy into learning coordination and skill. But what about parents?

Power Napping for Brain Power

2018-08-06T10:18:59-07:00Brain Health, Energy and Focus, Fitness + Well-Being|

Napping may be thought of as being unproductive and lazy, but it’s one of the most effective ways to restore your brain’s power. Scientific studies have found that napping can restore wakefulness, promote learning, boost memory, reverse the hormonal impact of a night of poor sleep, and reduce stress.

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.

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.

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: [...]

Cleansing Benefits Beyond Weight Loss

2018-08-06T10:11:18-07:00Brain Health, Fitness + Well-Being, Healthy Aging|

In addition to weight loss, intermittent fasting may also support brain health. While weight loss is an evidence-supported benefit of intermittent fasting, it’s not the only one. New research shows that regularly engaging [...]