You probably know that exercise is good for your heart AND your brain. But have you ever thought about what happens to your brain when you STOP exercising? How rapidly do you lose the benefits? Find out what a new study shows.
Hunger control is complex and we sometimes override hunger signals and eat anyway. That’s why it’s important to address issues like stress and lack of sleep along with eating balanced meals with protein and fiber. Doing these things can help you fight and win your battle when you hungry.
You train hard and are eating a healthy diet – so why aren’t you losing weight? A new study sheds light on this issue. It shows your brain may be working against you and making it easier to hold onto fat. Fortunately, with a little awareness you can override your brain’s efforts to slow you down.
Did you know that appetite hormones play a big role in controlling your level of hunger? One called leptin is more accurately a satiety hormone. Just recently, scientists gained new insights into leptin and how it controls appetite and contributes to obesity.
You probably know that exercise is good for the health of your brain – but why? Read on and discover five brain-boosting chemicals that increase in response to a workout.
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT training, is a fast and effective way to work out and improve the health of your heart at the same. Now, new research shows HIIT training may have another benefit – it may slow down brain aging.
What role does your brain play in helping you get stronger? More than you might think. Some research suggests that strengthening the mind-muscle connection can help you build more strength and improve the quality of your workouts. Find out more.
Your brain ages just as the rest of you does. As it turns out, being female has some advantages when it comes to keeping your brain sharp. Find out what research shows about brain aging and gender and why women’s brains age more slowly.
Strong muscles, healthy heart – healthy brain? According to a new study, being fit during mid-life is linked to a bigger brain once you hit 60. You already know exercise is good for your heart, but is it also the key to brain health?
Cancer is a frightening diagnosis and one most people want to avoid. Fortunately, lifestyle factors count when it comes to lowering your risk for this common disease. Now scientists have identified a brain protein that helps keep cancer in check and it’s influenced by lifestyle, especially your sleep patterns. Read on to find out more about this cancer protective protein.
What role does “mind power” play in strength development? More than you might think. Find out what role your brain plays in becoming stronger and how to use that knowledge to your advantage.
How healthy is your brain? According to a new research, there’s a simple test you can do at home that gives you some idea of how healthy the blood vessels that feed your brain really are. Find out
