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Fish Oil vs. Feeling Anxious It's hard not to get anxious these days. However, excessive anxiety can be caused by a basic nutritional deficiency. Let's at least fix that part. Feeling anxious? Worried about the future? Stressed? Good! That means you’re a fully functioning human being. Without...

A Doctor's Guide Tired? Getting fat? Having issues in the bedroom? Here's everything a man needs to know about hormones, drugs, supplements, and his willy. Dave is a lifter. He’s healthier than the average Westerner and he does most things right when it comes to training and diet. Sure, he...

With age comes wisdom and experience... but also some memory loss and cognitive decline. Research on this topic usually focuses on those 65 or older, but some signs of age-related decline appear earlier. Symptoms can become apparent anywhere from age 35-65 and for some as early as their 20s...

We all know sugar is bad for your gut, but it’s not doing your brain any favors either. Information recently published in the Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism indicates that processed fructose (but not the natural stuff found in fruit), affects biological processes in the brain...

How many times that we hear someone just had a stroke, someone survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI), or someone just started to experience dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease? Very frequently, right? Now let me put statistics in front of you. According to the American Heart Association...

Positive thinking sounds useful on the surface. (Most of us would prefer to be positive rather than negative.) But, “positive thinking” is also a soft and fluffy term that is easy to dismiss. In the real world, it rarely carries the same weight as words like “work ethic” or “persistence.” But...

Please note, this article is not intended to replace a consultation with a medical professional. All medical concerns need to be addressed by a licensed medical expert. You go to the gym multiple times a week. Your time there is well spent. You wear the results of your hard work on your body...

Introduction Concussions and mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are common and often underdiagnosed medical issues within the United States. These injuries, typically caused by a blow to the head, can result in both immediate and long-term symptoms such as cognitive impairment, emotional...

The expression “food for thought” is quite a literal one if you really think about it. The nutrients in food are used to synthesize countless biomolecules that help your brain and body function properly. As such, nutrition should be a priority for protecting against cognitive decline, memory...

Adderall is one of the most common prescriptions globally. It is a mixture of amphetamine isomers (dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine) used for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other health conditions like narcolepsy. While Adderall is suggested to be effective at...

The expression “food for thought” is quite a literal one if you really think about it. The nutrients in food are used to synthesize countless biomolecules that help your brain and body function properly. As such, nutrition should be a priority for protecting against cognitive decline, memory...

WHAT MEN WANT & THE BENEFIT OF BEAUTY STANDARDS Ladies, you know what features you find attractive among men, but do you know what men want in a romantic partner? The idea of "beauty standards" is appalling to most modern women, but knowing them may be important if you want to make a memorable...

HEAD TRAUMA AND LOW T When we think of testosterone production, most of us just think about the testicles, but they're really a cog in a much larger machine. T production actually starts in the brain when your hypothalamus produces gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). From there, GnRH travels...

The easiest time to start a fat-loss diet is when you're really stuffed after a big meal. That's a joke, but not really. Think about how easy it is to plan a strict diet when you're full: "Tomorrow I'm going to drop the junk food, eat 1800 calories a day, and get ripped" you think as you unzip...

Whether you’re an elite athlete reaching for that next personal record, or like most of us who are simply trying to stay a little more focused in our day jobs, there’s a good chance that you’re doing your best to achieve that, except for perhaps the most critical element—getting enough sleep...

There are countless articles on the Internet about "The Best Diet For Abs." But, there is very little out there about the best diet for the most important part of your entire being... Your brain! Lucky for us, living a healthy life is not only good for abs, but also very good for your brain...

Sex is awesome. While I don't get as much as I'd like, there are quite a few benefits to your mind and body. We all know that sex improves our moods, but did you know that it could actually sharpen our memories? A study that was published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior showed that...

Most of us have probably felt it at one time or another: that sluggish, fuzzy, out-of-sync sensation like your brain is running a few seconds behind the rest of the world. Welcome to brain fog. What Is Brain Fog? Brain fog isn't a specific medical condition unto itself. It isn't a recognized...

When we’re enjoying your favorite cold treat and suddenly struck with that unique type of intense cold in your head, we’re quick to say we’ve got a brain freeze. Freezing our brains doesn’t sound good; but it’s actually a complex phenomenon which may even have benefits! What...

Semax vs Noopept | What to Know in 2023 Semax and Noopept are both nootropics under investigation for their abilities to enhance learning, improve memory, protect the brain from injury, and reduce anxiety. Both peptides are derivatives of natural compounds and have been extensively studied in...