Learn about brain health and nootropics to boost brain function
Originally posted on https://www.uncagedergonomics.com/blog/is-fidgeting-at-your-desk-good-for-you-what-the-research-says/ The average worker is productive for just 2 hours and 53 minutes of an eight-hour workday. This lack of productivity may be due to stress, difficulty concentrating and focusing on the task at hand, or even other factors like chatty…
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The ability to concentrate for a long span of time can have a lot of benefits — if you’re absorbing large amounts of information, knocking an intensive work task out of the park, or pulling a four-hour stretch on a single project, chances are…
We’ve all done it: You’re at a gathering, someone calls out your name, and then runs over. She begins chatting about how good it is to see you. As you talk, you just stand there with a slack-jawed grin, while still trying to figure…
Numerous studies indicate positive results for the use of saffron for depression and anxiety disorders. Around the world today, as many as 1 in 10 people currently suffer from debilitating mood-altering conditions. Traditional prescription medications may not be effective for everyone and can cause…
Acetyl-L-carnitine can lift your mood, sharpen your mind, and offset brain aging. It works by maximizing energy use in the body and boosting acetylcholine, the most important neurotransmitter for learning and memory. Read on to find out if acetyl-L-carnitine is for you and how…
In 1862, the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said, “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh, I should die.” Lincoln was well-known for his sense of humor, and had an acute awareness…
In 1862, the first year of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln said, “With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh, I should die.” Lincoln was well-known for his sense of humor, and had an acute awareness…
Emerging research gives us clues about the best ways to naturally stop Alzheimer’s disease in its tracks or slow it down. Read on for a full breakdown of lifestyle changes, supplements, dietary approaches that may help. We currently don’t have a cure for Alzheimer’s…
Many evidence-based natural strategies can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Read on to learn how to change your lifestyle and supplements regimen to minimize your risk of Alzheimer’s and support your brain health. Alzheimer’s disease sounds like the worst possible disease you could be at…
Butyrate is crucial for gut and brain health, fights autoimmunity and obesity, and may protect against cancer. Read on to learn about the benefits of butyrate, possible side effects, and sources. Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA). Fatty acids are the building blocks…
Barrecore Barrecore workouts are anything but gentle. While not high intensity, they will leave you aching and toned. Founder of the boutique studios Niki Rein moved to London from the US in 2009 and set up her first Barrecore studio. While, naturally, she’s an…
Salmon Over the past few years, the conversation around food has shifted to ingredients that improve cognition, memory, creativity and motivation. Optimal living aided by ‘nootropic foods is the popular eating mantra for restoring and maintaining brain health. Supplements are giving way to conscious-eating…
Intermittent fasting, a dieting plan that oscillates between defined periods of eating and not eating, has become an overwhelming trend among celebrities, tech moguls , and others . Though the benefits of intermittent fasting are still being studied , there’s evidence that the practice…
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably heard of ‘smart drugs’, ‘brain enhancers’ or ‘nootropics’ ; think of Bradley Cooper in the film Limitless. "Nootropics are a broad category of cognitive-enhancing supplements which include a range of compounds to improve memory, focus,…
Have you ever perused the produce section of your grocery store and marveled at the display of fresh strawberries in the middle of winter? Or wondered how dozens of apple varieties are available all year round? Welcome to the transportation age, where fruits and…
Healthy Food Eggplants, also known as aubergines, have a unique range of health benefits. Follow along to learn more about this glossy purple fruit. Ahanov Michael/Shutterstock Promote weight loss Eggplants are high in fibre and low in calories, making them the perfect addition to…
New research has found the secret to better brain function could be found in your backyard garden. Sage, an aromatic plant used since ancient times to treat numerous health issues, has modern health benefits, a study has discovered. Clinical trials from the UK suggest…
Photo by Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Practicing good habits and building strengths will keep your well-being on the right track. 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory. Minimize Stress. Increase Productivity. Boost Happiness. by Brett Blumenthal By making one small change a week all year long,…
Photo by Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Practicing good habits and building strengths will keep your well-being on the right track. 52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory. Minimize Stress. Increase Productivity. Boost Happiness. by Brett Blumenthal By making one small change a week all year long,…