The Metabolic Exercise: The Swiss Army Knife Of Staying Healthy Longer
“Oh I wish I still had her metabolism,” laments a middle-aged mother, while watching her slim teenaged daughter tuck into her second helping of calorie-laden pasta.
Ann Lindemann
Memory Metabolism: Fueling Your Healthy Aging Brain
Did you know that your brain accounts for only 2% of your body weight, but yet it gobbles up about 20% of your daily energy intake? That’s right, the nerve cells of the brain (neurons) require a tremendous amount of energy to operate. Unfortunately, your energy metabolism declines as you age and your brain suffers … Read more
Biotin Structure And Health Benefits | The Science Behind Biotin
Many people, including some medical doctors, advise against supplementing our diets with vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients. The most common reason given? We can obtain all the nutrients our bodies require from healthy eating.
How To Improve Working Memory In 9 Ways
Discover how to improve working memory with these nine simple tips! RELATED: 6 Scientifically-Proven Tips to Boost Brain Power In this article: Smart Eating Exercise Your Body, Benefit Your Brain Stop Multitasking Prioritize Sleep Treat Your Brain to a New Skill Stick to a Routine Use Checklists Manage Stress Try Mindfulness Meditation Techniques 9 Ways … Read more
Getting To The Heart of The Matter
According to government statistics, prior to 1921 the leading cause of death in the United States had fluctuated between tuberculosis and influenza pneumonia. However, since then, heart disease has reigned supreme as the major cause of death.
Favorite Easy Salsa Recipe
This is my all time favorite salsa recipe. Chipotle comes from the Nahuatl/Aztec word chilpoctli, which means smoked chili. The chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce add a nice depth of flavor. Using a blender reduces some of the chopping and makes this salsa fast and easy to prepare. You can vary the ingredients according to your own taste. I love this salsa with tortilla chips but find myself sneaking it on eggs, potatoes, rice, pasta, or in salads for extra flavor.
Does Carnitine Help Hair Growth?
With every additional birthday cake candle that’s blown out, chances are you’re also counting more gray hairs and lamenting the loss of that lush crowning glory of your youth.
You are not alone.
Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Diseased Arteries: Making the Connection
The blood vessels of the body are lined with what are called endothelial cells. One of the primary functions of these cells is to maintain the canals that deliver nutrients to the tissues of the body. In cardiovascular research, the link between atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and the health of the endothelial cells has … Read more
Reduce Dementia Risk By Avoiding Anticholinergic Toxicity
Anticholinergic drugs are dementia medications to avoid if you want to lower your risk of toxicity. Learn more about what these drugs are and how they can negatively affect your brain health. RELATED: Swedish Study: Dementia Skips Fit Folks! In this article: What Is Dementia? What Causes Dementia? What Are the Symptoms of Dementia? Anticholinergic … Read more
Acetyl-L-Carnitine: The Lesser Known Cousin
Structurally, the difference between the acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) and L-carnitine (LC) is that ALC is an LC molecule that also contains an attached acetic acid group. This structural difference is small, but it produces a considerable difference in the biochemical properties of the molecule and, consequently, in its effects on metabolism.