You and I should aim for a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. You know the rest of the drill: Low-fat dairy, poultry, fish, legumes, nuts, and non-tropical vegetable oils. Watch the sweets, red meat, and those beverages that are chock full of sugar. Go here to get help with healthy eating. For me, the DASH diet is an evidence-based diet approach.... Read More
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How I Keep My Brain Ridiculously Fit
But wait, there’s more: The antidepressant effects associated with exercise are linked to a drop in stress hormones such as cortisol. Swedish researchers have shown this to be associated with more cell growth in the hippocampus, the brain area responsible for memory and learning.... Read More