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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...

by Anika Nayak Some foods are more well-known for their star nutrients than others. We tout milk for its calcium, meats for protein, and carrots for vitamin A. But when it comes to choline, you might be left scratching your head. Choline is one of the lesser talked about nutrients our body...

by Sarah Garone, N.D.T.R. You’ve barely started your day, but for some reason you just can’t shake your nerves. As the minutes tick by, you find you’re having trouble focusing and—ugh—start to feel a headache creeping in. Did you drink too much caffeine, you wonder? Or was it the poor night of...

by Lauren Del Turco, CPT Whether you haven’t chugged an energy drink since cramming for college exams or crack one open before every workout, you probably associate these colorful cans with one thing: caffeine. And, sure, caffeine does play a leading role in pretty much every popular energy...

People who play sports appear to have an enhanced ability to process sounds from their environment, according to new research. Share on PinterestAthletes’ brains may be better at processing the sensory environment, new research suggests. Scientists at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL...

Nootropics, or "smart drugs", are a rapidly growing category of nutritional supplements that can assist with improving focus, memory, mental clarity and your mood. Nootropics are a relatively new category of supplements that are starting to gain more popularity on the market as companies look...

Your overall gut health can affect your overall mental health. Learn why, how, and what you can do about it to help the microbes living in your gut. Did you know: From the day you were born, microbes in your gut played a key role in helping you develop a healthy brain and nervous system...

Mastering the methods that can boost your mental health should be a daily occurrence, and not reserved for Mental Health Awareness month, but May is as greater time as any to take stock of our lifestyles and ask ourselves if we are nurturing our minds with the level of care that we deserve...

One of the things I am most “known” for in this industry is my profound belief about just how vital a role the mind plays when it comes to altering one’s physique. In University I spent a lot of time studying the connection and synergy between the brain and body, eventually coming to the...

Nootropics are a relatively new category of supplements that are starting to gain more popularity on the market as companies look for the “next big ingredient.” These “smart drugs” are reported to improve focus, mental clarity, cognition, and improve mood. This makes them a perfect candidate for...

What Happens to Your Brain When You Eat Junk Food written by JAMES CLEAR BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGY HEALTHY EATING Most of us know that junk food is unhealthy. We know that poor nutrition is related to heart problems, high blood pressure, and a host of other health ailments. You might even know that...

I. The Science of Healthy Eating Every nutritionist and diet guru talks about what to eat. Instead, I'd like to discuss why we eat the way we do and how we can change that. The purpose of this guide is to share the science and strategy you need to get the results you want. Now, the benefits of...