Recharge Kids for Back-to- School Brain Boost

Recharge Kids for Back-to- School Brain Boost

The Brain Likes Fresh Starts Source: snappy goat Remember a time when you really looked forward to returning to school, and were excited about seeing your friends again and anticipating opportunities to participate in new clubs, sports , arts music and annual big events?…

How to nap: napping is a life skill, so make sure you do it right

How to nap: napping is a life skill, so make sure you do it right

There’s a certain sweet spot I wish I could bottle. When your eyelids start lagging heavily, your shoulders drop about three inches, and you feel like you’re seconds away from total blissful oblivion. Ideally it happens in a well-made bed or under a blanket…

Dementia: Best exercise to prevent and improve symptoms of the degenerative condition

Dementia: Best exercise to prevent and improve symptoms of the degenerative condition

Dementia describes a cluster of symptoms associated with brain damage, such as memory loss and problem-solving. The condition mainly affects people over the age of 65, although it is not a natural part of ageing. While it is not known how to prevent dementia,…

Garlock: The benefits of memorization

Garlock: The benefits of memorization

Deposit Photos A couple of generations ago, memorization was an important part of education at all levels. Elementary school students memorized multiplication tables, the sound each letter represents, spelling words and famous sayings and poems. Memorization continued and expanded in high school, where students…

KeHE’s Product Innovating Gurus Name Top Five Industry Trends to Watch in 2020

KeHE's Product Innovating Gurus Name Top Five Industry Trends to Watch in 2020

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — As part of our commitment to finding goodness and staying ahead of the trends – KeHE’s Product Innovation Gurus, who serve as our resident experts, have summarized the top five trends to watch in 2020. Here’s what…

Nootropics to super-premium pet food: KeHE reveals top five grocery trends for 2020

Nootropics to super-premium pet food: KeHE reveals top five grocery trends for 2020

Related tags: KeHE, food trends, pet food Brain nutrition, a ‘no-brainer’ for consumers ​ “As a society, we’re stressed out. Brands in the food, beverage, beauty, and supplement industries are turning to a new way to improve our mental health and wellness with nootropics,”…

Oxytocin Genes (OXTR) & SNPs: Are You High or Low in it?

Oxytocin Genes (OXTR) & SNPs: Are You High or Low in it?

Oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” plays a significant role in social bonding and empathy. The OXTR gene, which codes for its receptor, seems to affect how each individual processes and reacts to oxytocin. What does your DNA have to say, and which SNPs…

Adenosine: Sleep, Receptors, Effects + 3 Ways to Increase

Adenosine: Sleep, Receptors, Effects + 3 Ways to Increase

Adenosine is a natural chemical found ubiquitously in every cell of the human body. And it’s an important one: it induces sleep, it controls the circadian rhythm and fine-tunes neurotransmitter levels. In this article, we explore adenosine’s importance to health, factors that increase adenosine,…

6 Safflower Oil Benefits (incl. weight, skin) + Side Effects

6 Safflower Oil Benefits (incl. weight, skin) + Side Effects

Safflower oil is equally popular for cooking and as it is for boosting weight loss and skin health. Research backs up some of the claims but also suggests that this oil may be good for the heart, brain, and blood vessels. Its serotonin-like polyphenols…

Artificial Blue Light: Negative / Positive Health Effects

Artificial Blue Light: Negative / Positive Health Effects

Nighttime blue light exposure can derange the circadian rhythm. It may be a culprit behind many modern chronic health issues, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and cancer. On the other hand, blue light exposure during the day is very beneficial. Read this post to learn…

Benefits of Proline-Rich Polypeptides (PRP) + Risks

Benefits of Proline-Rich Polypeptides (PRP) + Risks

Proline-Rich Polypeptides (PRPs) are part of colostrum or “first milk”. They are crucial for the development of newborns and support the immune and nervous systems. When supplemented, PRPs may enhance cognition in the elderly. Read on to learn the beneficial roles of PRPs and…

9 Health Benefits of Raw Honey + Effects on Blood Sugar

9 Health Benefits of Raw Honey + Effects on Blood Sugar

Honey contains hidden nutritional and medicinal values. Raw, unprocessed types are nutritious, antimicrobial, and good for the skin & hair. The Bible itself suggests eating honey. But what does the science say? Read this post to learn the health benefits of honey and its…

5 Buspirone Uses, Side Effects, Dosage + Natural Options

5 Buspirone Uses, Side Effects, Dosage + Natural Options

Buspirone is a prescription medication indicated primarily for anxiety but may also be used “off-label” for depression and other mental disorders. Read on to learn the uses and side effects of buspirone + natural complementary approaches to anxiety. Disclaimer: This post is not a…

Eucalyptus Oil Health Benefits + Dangers & How to Use

The sharp aroma of its trees or perhaps the common household item VapoRub are probably images that first come to mind when someone mentions eucalyptus. The common belief that eucalyptus oil is an effective decongestant is true, but it can also be dangerous. Read…

Keto Diet: Benefits & How to Know if It’s Right For You

Keto Diet: Benefits & How to Know if It’s Right For You

The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) has been touted for its many potential health benefits such as weight loss, cognitive enhancement, and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. In this post, we cover: Different ways to get into ketosis Physiology and pathways that are…

15 Resistant Starch Health Benefits + Limitations

Eating pure starch may not seem like the healthiest choice. However, resistant starch is an exception: it feeds gut probiotics, balances blood sugar, improves metabolism, and more. Read on to learn the health benefits and side effects of resistant starch. If you are interested…

Health Benefits of Dietary Nucleotides: + Side Effects

Health Benefits of Dietary Nucleotides: + Side Effects

You are what you eat – there may be more truth to the phrase than we realize. Nucleotides are organic molecules found in most of the foods that we eat. Our body then uses these nucleotides to build our DNA. Can certain people benefit…

21 Foods that May Be Good For the Liver

21 Foods that May Be Good For the Liver

Your liver is vital to your health. When working well, the liver efficiently detoxifies chemicals and built-up metabolic waste. It also stores sugar as glycogen, breaks down old red blood cells , and produces hormones and proteins. Natural medicine can go a long way…

19 Potential Ways to Stimulate Synaptic Plasticity

19 Potential Ways to Stimulate Synaptic Plasticity

“Synaptic plasticity” refers to the brain’s ability to adjust how neurons connect to and “talk” to each other, which in turn affects how the brain processes information. This process is crucial for all forms of learning and memory – but are there ways to…

3 Potential Uses of Coluracetam + Side Effects & Safety

Coluracetam is a nootropic that proponents believe can help memory and learning, depression, anxiety, as well as to improve vision. However, research is sorely lacking, and the company that was developing coluracetam has since closed. Learn the whole story here. Note : We recommend…

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