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Your brain 🧠 on exercise: How movement fuels you

Brain Pizza • 1059 implied HN points • 21 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Brain health Cognition Metabolism Mental health
  1. Aerobic exercise is great for your brain. It helps improve mood, increases brain volume, and boosts cognitive function.
  2. Resistance training is also important. Regular strength workouts can help maintain brain health, especially as we age.
  3. Metabolism is more complex than just calories in and out. Regular exercise and what we eat play big roles in how our body burns energy.

Fixing Our Broken Healthcare System Will Take an Army. (We Just Happen to Have One.) —The FLCCC News Capsule for January 21, 2024

The FLCCC Alliance Community • 2456 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare system Preventative Care Chronic diseases Brain health
  1. Fixing the healthcare system needs urgent attention and a collaborative effort.
  2. Key healthcare issues include suppressed drugs, unsafe products promotion, and corrupted medical narrative.
  3. Healthcare professionals and patients can learn together about various health conditions and treatments at the FLCCC conference.

Some interesting reads for February 2024

Brain Pizza • 1258 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Neuroscience Long Covid Brain Activity Brain health
  1. Chernobyl's mutant wolves have developed resistance to cancer, showcasing altered immune systems and genetic resilience.
  2. Long COVID can lead to cognitive impairments, such as attentional deficits and cognitive slowing, persisting over months.
  3. Horizontal leaderless organizations may struggle in enacting change effectively, necessitating a theory of change and hard work for success.
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Could Used Coffee Grounds Protect Brain Cells?

Ladyparts • 479 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Research Prevention Brain health
  1. A new study suggests that a substance from used coffee grounds could help prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
  2. Current neurodegenerative disease research often focuses on drugs for symptoms after diagnosis, rather than preventing degeneration of brain cells.
  3. Research at the University of Texas at El Paso found that compounds in coffee grounds might protect brain neurons from degeneration.

The Hidden Threat of Wildfire Smoke: Safeguarding Your Cognitive Health

Neuro Athletics • 5 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Environmental Impact Nutrition Cognitive health Brain health
  1. Wildfire smoke can harm your brain. Breathing in toxins can lead to problems like Alzheimer's over time.
  2. Air pollution affects our mood and mental health. It can increase feelings of anxiety and depression, making it harder to think clearly.
  3. There are simple ways to protect your brain. Things like using air purifiers, eating healthy foods, and managing stress can really help.

Missing a Muse? Start Walking.

Litverse • 279 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Brain health Creativity Mental health
  1. Sitting for long periods can have negative effects on the body and mind, such as thinning brain regions, neck stress, disc degeneration, muscle deterioration, and higher fall risk.
  2. Walking can significantly boost creativity by 81%, improve mood, and trigger divergent thinking by helping ideas flow freely.
  3. Authors like Charles Dickens, Nietzsche, and Wordsworth have long praised the benefits of walking for happiness, health, valuable thoughts, and inspiration.

Oasis Or Mirage? Digital Dementia Screening In The Neurology Desert

NEUROTECH FUTURES • 59 implied HN points • 07 May 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Neurology Dementia Screening Brain health Alzheimer's
  1. Improving early detection of cognitive impairment is key in changing the course of neurodegenerative diseases.
  2. The market for dementia screening is complex, involving challenges like doctor shortages, regulatory hurdles, and reimbursement issues.
  3. Innovations in digital and biological diagnostics, like blood tests and AI-powered tools, offer promising advances in dementia screening.

Forget Chicken Soup for the Soul. Try Tomato Soup for the Brain.

Ladyparts • 419 implied HN points • 12 Jan 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Brain health Holistic health
  1. Dr. Annie Fenn switched from being an OB/Gyn to promoting brain health through food after noticing cognitive symptoms in menopausal women, sparking her interest to help prevent Alzheimer's through lifestyle choices and food.
  2. Eating for brain health is important at all stages of life - following a brain-healthy diet can reduce Alzheimer's risk, starting from midlife but also benefiting those over 65 and young adults.
  3. It's never too early or too late to take care of your brain - lifestyle habits laid down in young adulthood affect brain health, while a healthy diet may help prevent mild cognitive impairment, the earliest stage of Alzheimer's.

Questions on Questions on supplements causing brain fog, ATP, low blood sugar, ceruloplasmin

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 419 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Brain health Traditional Medicine Energy metabolism
  1. Consider balancing vitamin D, vitamin K2, and calcium with vitamin A and phosphorus to prevent brain fog.
  2. On a vegan keto diet, if experiencing low blood sugar, try increasing protein intake and consider B vitamins, iron, copper, sulfur, magnesium, potassium, biotin, and B6.
  3. If copper doesn't raise ceruloplasmin, focus on vitamin A and thyroid hormone levels, and consider antioxidant intake to regulate transferrin saturation.

New Dementia Prevention

Ladyparts • 339 implied HN points • 19 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Brain health Aging Research
  1. Starting exercise, like running or walking, can have long-term benefits for brain health and overall well-being.
  2. Walking daily can provide physical and mental benefits, such as a leaner body, clearer mind, and improved problem-solving abilities.
  3. Research suggests that a daily walk, with a mapped-out step count, can contribute to reducing the risk of dementia.

Young at mind

10x your mind • 59 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Lifelong learning Challenges Brain health
  1. The Nun Study showed that engaging in complex tasks, having strong social ties, and experiencing low stress levels contribute to mental resilience.
  2. Bringing new challenges helps keep the brain young and agile, and it's beneficial to pick challenges from different areas of expertise.
  3. Embracing lifelong learning, trying new hobbies, and stepping out of your comfort zone can activate untapped areas of the brain, promoting growth and vitality.

Can we delay mental aging? 👦🏻 → 🧓🏻 → 👴🏻

10x your mind • 119 implied HN points • 01 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Cognitive abilities Physical activity Brain health Stress Relief
  1. Scientists are researching ways to delay mental aging by stopping the brain's self-destructive repair mechanism, promoting the growth of new neurons, and restoring lost neurons by injecting new cells.
  2. Growing smarter with age is possible, with cognitive abilities like orientation and focus improving with practice until the mid-to-late 70s.
  3. Engaging in regular aerobic activities, such as running or HIIT workouts, can delay mental aging and improve brain health by releasing growth factors that stimulate the growth of new brain cells.

How Lowering Your Blood Pressure Could Save Your Brain: The Surprising Link

Neuro Athletics • 36 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Brain health Prevention
  1. High blood pressure is a common issue affecting many Americans, with nearly 20% unaware they have it. Prevention and management are crucial.
  2. Lowering blood pressure can significantly benefit brain health by reducing risks of cognitive decline, strokes, and neurological conditions.
  3. Accurate blood pressure measurement and lifestyle interventions like exercise and diet changes play key roles in blood pressure management.

Beyond Buzz

NEUROTECH FUTURES • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Neurotechnology Brain health Rehabilitation Disease Management
  1. Neurotechnology is advancing in various fields like stroke recovery, cognitive decline, and multiple sclerosis, offering innovative solutions and treatments.
  2. The use of neurotech in areas like Parkinson's disease, paralysis, and seizure prediction is evolving, with new techniques like deep brain stimulation, AR headsets, and AI-powered tools making a significant impact.
  3. Neurotech is not just limited to healthcare but also contributing to areas like elite performance, consumer productivity, and more, showing a wide range of applications and possibilities.

3 Key Supplements for Optimal Brain Function

Neuro Athletics • 10 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Supplements Brain health Exercise Lifestyle
  1. Exercise, sleep, nutrition, and hydration are key for optimal brain function; supplements enhance these lifestyle choices.
  2. Creatine acts as a cognitive booster, improving memory function and being safe for long-term use.
  3. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain health, providing structural support, anti-inflammatory effects, and cognitive enhancements.

041: Nutrition in Neuroscience Part 1

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 11 Jan 19
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Neuroscience Brain health
  1. Nutrition significantly impacts brain health, mental and emotional well-being, senses, and motor functions.
  2. Neurons in the nervous system are key cells, supported by glial cells, and require nutrients like creatine, glucose, sodium, potassium, and cholesterol for optimal function.
  3. Calcium acts as a crucial second messenger in the nervous system, requiring ATP energy to maintain low cytosolic levels, highlighting the importance of dietary calcium and energy metabolism for brain health.

Statins Fry Your Brain and Scramble Your Memory Like an Egg

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 09
🏥 Health & Wellness Brain health
  1. Statin drugs like Lipitor can cause serious cognitive side effects, including transient global amnesia, affecting memory and brain function.
  2. Many patients experience memory loss, confusion, and cognitive issues due to statins, but these side effects are often underreported or dismissed as part of aging.
  3. Statin drugs not only impact memory but also have other harmful side effects like muscle destruction, heart issues, and potential long-term effects on the immune system.

Brain Health Tip of the Day: Fight Fatalism with Facts

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jul 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Brain health Mental well-being
  1. Cognitive health is vital, and it's essential to address concerns or changes in cognition proactively with medical professionals
  2. Engage in activities that promote brain health like exercising, staying socially active, and trying new experiences to create and maintain neuronal connections
  3. Factors like managing cardiovascular health, avoiding substance misuse, and addressing sleep disturbances can help prevent neuronal loss and improve cognitive function