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Feeling like you need to yawn? Yeah, me too. That’s ok though. Go ahead and yawn. In fact, I encourage it. Even if you don’t feel like yawning, go ahead and give it a go. Give yourself half a dozen good yawns. I bet you end up feeling refreshed and more alert by the...
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Today is Thanksgiving, and if you’re like a lot of people you may be feeling prematurely guilty about all the food (and turkey!) you may be eating today. Well, don’t be. Turkey actually has a lot of benefits for your health, and it is a meat that seems to be neglected regularly in favor...
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Do you feel happier in the spring and summer months? If so, is it because of the warmth and the flowers? Or maybe, is it because you’re just getting enough vitamin D? Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is only produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight, is essential...
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First there was the research showing that a glass of red wine per day over the long term has beneficial cardiovascular effects. Then, it seemed like research was able to show that other alcoholic beverages like beer could have similar healthy effects, when consumed in moderate quantities. And suddenly it seems like everyone just...
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Before we talk about brain health and brain damage, pause with me a second and let your imagination and memories drift. As we approach the holidays, think about those wonderful meals, the smells of the turkey cooking, the warmth of your home, a fire burning, family chatting and getting ready for a meal that...
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Maybe there is something to that whole joke about being a meathead. New research in mice placed on different types of diets has shown that those mice placed on high-protein diets had 5% lower brain mass as compared to mice placed on a high-fat, high-carbohydrate, or balanced diets. There is mounting evidence, as more...
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Fish of the world, rejoice! The US FDA has just approved for human consumption a genetically modified soybean that can produce Omega-3 oils – you know, like EPA and DHA that have previously been harvested from fish. What this means for you is that in the near future you may be able to get...
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More and more, science is finding that many of the things we can easily consume on a regular basis have tremendous health benefits. It is so encouraging to see that natural foods can be amazingly beneficial for the heart, brain, and body. Taken in moderate quantities, they can provide a safe and effective way...
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Researchers at UT Southwestern have found a brain protein that works to counteract the harmful effects of beta-amyloid, known as one of the culprits in causing Alzheimer’s Disease. Apparently the good brain protein, Reelin, will keep excess beta-amyloid from collecting in the brain. In an Alzheimer’s patient, excess beta-amyloid forms plaques within the brain...
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There is one easy step you can take today, now, right this moment to keep your brain working well. It’s amazing how overlooked this step can be, but it is so important, and such an easy thing to add into any brain nutrition plan: drink lots  of water. Ever gone out for a night...
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