Yes, Chocolate CAN be Good for the Brain – – – But NOT the Additives
Razi Berry The brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests if the participants consumed cocoa flavanols beforehand, researchers report in the journal Scientific Reports. In the study, 14 of 18 participants saw these improvements after ingesting the flavanols. Previous studies have shown that eating foods […]
Exercise as Treatment for Dementia and Other Memory ‘Issues’
Razi Berry Scientists have collected plenty of evidence linking exercise to brain health, with some research suggesting fitness may even improve memory. What happens during exercise to trigger these brain health benefits? New UT Southwestern research that mapped brain changes after one year of aerobic workouts has uncovered a potentially critical process: Exercise boosts blood […]
Leafy Greens May Help Maintain Muscle Strength and Mobility
Razi Berry It looks like it might be worthwhile to follow in the footsteps of Popeye, and start eating our spinach, especially as we age. A recent study has found that eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables like spinach or kale may help maintain muscle strength as well as mobility into old age. […]
How to Optimize Your Cardiovascular Function to Maximize Energy
Dr. Sean X. Hesler, ND Thyroid, adrenals, anemia, stress, infections…oh my! When most health-savvy people think of fatigue, they think of these causes. While these are very common causes of fatigue in my patients, as a whole-patient Naturopathic Physician, I always consider my patients’ cardiovascular health as KEY to their energy levels! Reduced circulation is […]
Expectations of Pain Can Ensure a Painful Experience
Razi Berry A recent study looks at the experience of pain as a self-fulfilling prophecy, that expecting more pain may result in the experience of more pain.1 The reinforcement and perpetuation of pain pathways has been a dominant interest in research on chronic pain, an attempt to understand why some individuals experience pain from relatively […]
Leafy Green Veggies Could Reduce Risk of Macular Degeneration
Razi Berry A recent study found that consuming vegetable nitrates may help to reduce risk of developing early-state age-related macular degeneration (AMD).1 Vegetable nitrates are found in high concentration in leafy green vegetables such as spinach and kale, as well as beetroots. Study is part of a 15-year ongoing investigation of lifestyle and dietary factors […]