In recent years, the spotlight has shifted toward the remarkable benefits of consuming fermented foods, not only for gut health, but also for cognitive well-being. Fermentation, an age-old preservation technique, not only enhances the taste and texture of foods, but also enriches them with beneficial bacteria and compounds. This article explores the intricate relationship between ...
Music holds a special kind of magic that can profoundly touch your life. Sometimes, it can enhance your concentration, while at other times, it can help soothe your emotions or alleviate stress. There is no doubt that music has a remarkable ability to influence your innermost feelings. But have you ever stopped to wonder why ...
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) this week released new guidelines for youth and community sport designed to change the way concussion is managed across the country. While the guidelines contain a host of recommendations about on-field concussion management and identifying symptoms, the biggest changes relate to how these incidents are managed after they happen. ...
Recent attention has been drawn to the phenomena of “brain fog” and dementia, both significant health topics of concern. The term “brain fog” aptly describes a state where the mind feels clouded, leading to confusion, disorientation, and difficulty in performing tasks that once came easily. If you experience brain fog, it’s a sign from your ...
Your brain’s natural ability to maintain its function starts to decline as you age, particularly after you reach 40. This leads to a pertinent question: Is there a way to not only prevent this decline, but also enhance your cognitive abilities? The answer lies in a holistic approach that encompasses diet, physical activity, and mental ...
As you age, your brain health begins to show signs of decline, starting around the age of 40. However, there are effective methods to not only halt this decline, but also potentially to increase your cognitive abilities. A combination of a brain-boosting diet and the proper exercise regime, such as brisk walking, can be instrumental ...
It’s approaching the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and perhaps exams in the family. Not to mention the pressures of organizing holidays or gifts. Burnout is a real possibility. Burnout is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having three main ...
“Superfoods” are foods considered to be beneficial to our health. Among the superfoods that made it to the 2023 list by Good Housekeeping, many of them are popular and familiar to us, such as coffee, dark chocolate, legumes, ginger, and berries. 8 top superfoods 1. Fermented foods According to Registered Dietitian Stefani Sassos, Deputy Director of ...
As we all know, the brain is a vital organ of the human body, and people of all ages need to nourish and strengthen it. What should we do in our daily life? In addition to ensuring enough sleep and moderate daily exercise, we can supplement this vital organ with many nutrients through food. 10 ...
Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission of building a next-generation brain implant with at least 100 times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company has now reached a significant milestone, having received FDA approval to begin ...