The Brain-Gut Connection: How Your Gut Health Affects Your Brain Function
It's no secret that our gut plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being. However, recent research has shown that the connection between our gut and brain goes even deeper than we previously thought. In fact, there is a complex and intricate relationship...
What are the Benefits of Walking After a Meal?
Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise, and offers numerous health benefits. One of the most beneficial times to take a walk is after a you enjoy a meal. Let's explore the benefits of walking after a meal and how you can incorporate it into your daily...
The 10 Most Common Myths About Aging
As we age, our bodies and minds go through a variety of changes. Unfortunately, many of these changes are often accompanied by myths and misconceptions that can affect our perception of aging. Here are ten common myths of aging: Myth 1: Aging is just about physical...
VO2 Max and Performance
Exercise can be classified as either strength-focused or endurance-focused with interval training occupying the middle ground. When we hear “VO2max”, it’s most often in conjunction with endurance training. There may be a genetic predisposition to VO2max giving the...
Understanding DNA Expression: Our Genes Are Not Our Destiny
Our understanding of DNA is a relatively new science and one of the most rapidly evolving fields in medical research. Researchers initially thought that the pattern of our genes was set in stone. In a way, that thought is true. Your genetic code, which we could...
Alleviating Pain in Athletes: KinesioTape, Ice, and More
To alleviate pain, facilitate recovery, and improve performance, athletes try many treatment modalities. But are these modalities effective? The answers might surprise you. KinesioTape The colorful kinesiotape made an international impact when the world...
GenoRisk™: A Polygenic Risk Score for Alzheimer’s Disease Manuscript Summary
GenoRisk Manuscript: Optimization of a genetic risk assessment algorithm to address individualized genetic testing in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Read our full manuscript here.
How Does Sleep Affect Your Cognitive Health?
When you were a child, your parents likely told you to get a good night’s sleep as they tucked you in bed each night. Contrary to the common myth that sleep requirements decline as we age, sufficient sleep is vital for both adults and children. Most adults function...
Healthy Fats and the Brain: How a Healthy Diet Keeps Your Brain in Shape
The foundation of a brain healthy diet is eating plenty of healthy fats. These fats help to control blood sugar levels, decrease inflammation, and keep you satisfied between meals. While some fats, such as processed meats and processed oils should be limited,...
Alzheimer’s Prevention Through Diet
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease is the most prevalent form of dementia, affecting approximately 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and above as of 2023. With the continual increase in the population of those aged 65 and above, this number is...
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