by Sharon Brock | May 30, 2024 | Cognitive Enhancement, Healthful Nutrition, Mental Health, Metabolic Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd In recent years, a groundbreaking field known as Metabolic Psychiatry has emerged at the intersection of metabolic and brain health. Spearheaded by Shebani Sethi, MD, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and...
by Sharon Brock | May 30, 2024 | Profiles, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Stanford psychiatrist Douglas Noordsy, MD, is a physician who literally walks his talk. For the last 40 years, he has woken up at 6 a.m., drank a glass of water, and gone for a run, often with his dog. “Living a healthy lifestyle has always...
by Tanya Thakur | May 28, 2024 | Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health, Movement & Exercise
By Tanya Thakur, MBBS Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most devastating illnesses among older adults. The disease not only degrades memories but also affects one’s independence and takes a toll on family members. AD is a progressive neurodegenerative...
by Sharon Brock | May 22, 2024 | Daily Habits, Stress Management, Energy, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Key Takeaways Research shows that cold water immersion (CWI) may improve mental health by increasing endorphin and norepinephrine levels. CWI may also improve resilience to stress by decreasing cortisol levels. CWI can be adapted to meet...
by Mary Grace Descourouez | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition, Movement & Exercise
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of microorganisms that create the gut microbiome. The gut is where the body digests and absorbs nutrients from our food and, therefore, where we get our energy to perform...
by Maya Shetty | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Maya Shetty, BS Key Takeaways: Probiotic and prebiotic supplements lack substantial scientific evidence that they promote microbiome health. Rather than taking supplements, experts recommend eating fermented foods (probiotics) to promote microbiome diversity and...
