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 Sharon Brock | May 22, 2024 | Daily Habits, Energy, Stress Management, 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 Maya Shetty | Apr 8, 2024 | Stress Management, Gut Health, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Maya Shetty, BS When it comes to our mental state and the ability to manage stress, the brain is often the first suspect. However, our nutrition can also play a significant part in that the trillions of microbes living in our gut, known as our microbiome, hold...
by Sharon Brock | Jan 23, 2024 | Women's Health, Gut Health, Mental Health, Healthful Nutrition, Metabolic Health
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS “Salud!” If you’ve ever raised a glass to your health, you’re not alone. For decades, many have believed that minimal alcohol consumption is potentially beneficial for your health. However, not every researcher would...
