Brain Health
How Sugar Affects the Brain
When it comes to overall physical health and body function, it’s no secret that glucose is the primary means our body uses for energy. Every cell in the human body utilizes sugar to fuel our day to day brain and metabolic processes. While glucose is... Read More
Mental Health and COVID-19 – Combating Loneliness During Isolation
These are unique times; as we adapt to move forward and adjust to a new way of living, we’re learning new ways to stay safe and function in society as it exists today. Widespread fear and anxiety regarding the unknown has many wondering what life... Read More
What Causes Parkinson’s?
Did you know that complications from Parkinson’s disease are the 14th leading cause of death in the United States? More than 10 million people are living with various stages of the disease worldwide, with no cure in sight. While men are 1.5 times more at... Read More
Physical Activity and Brain Health
Our brains are SO important! They’re our computers, our driving force…they operate our bodies for us. They do things we don’t even have to think about so we can live our lives to the fullest. Just like the rest of our body, taking care of... Read More
How COVID-19 Affects the Brain
The current health climate worldwide has us experiencing a whole new way to live life – we’re adapting in ways we never thought we’d need to. While we’re busy trying to learn how to fit into this new routine, there are a lot of unanswered... Read More
New Year, Healthier Brain: 10 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
The brain is your control center, playing an instrumental role in just about every major body system. Your brain allows you to have emotions, communicate your feelings, coordinate your movements, and control all your actions. It allows you to do all the things that make... Read More
Depression As A Byproduct Of Brain Disease
Managing a brain disease can be challenging enough on its own, however, it’s relatively common for those with neurological disease to also suffer from other illnesses such as depression or anxiety. Depression, in particular, is a highly prevalent occurrence in those with a chronic illness.... Read More
Pain vs. Joy: Breaking the Cycle
When we suffer from pain–whether it’s physical or emotional pain — all we want is some relief. It makes sense that we want the pain to go away, and it also makes sense for us to take steps to free ourselves from the pain, even... Read More
10 Superfoods to Boost Brain Power
The power of your brain is immeasurable. As the control center of your body, it allows your heart to beat, the lungs to breathe, and lets you move, feel and think. Because the brain is such an energy-intensive organ, it uses around 20 percent of... Read More
