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According to a new study in the NeuroImage scientific journal, exercise can freshen and renovate the white matter in our brains, potentially improving our ability to think and remember as we age. White matter, which connects and supports the cells in our brains, changes for the better as we become more physically active.
Thanksgiving is full of family, friends, food, and great memories–but it isn't always compatible with a healthy lifestyle or weight management. When Thanksgiving week rolls around, it’s easy to get a little lax with maintaining healthy eating habits, exercise, and sleep habits, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Fortunately, with a few tricks and a little self-discipline, it’s possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the holiday season. Keep reading as we delve into 6 healthy tips and tactics you can use to stay on track this holiday season.
Autophagy is an absolutely essential biological process that plays a key role in the normal functioning and survival of your brain cells. The word autophagy is derived from the Greek words auto and phagein. Autophagy is a self-cleaning mechanism within our cells, which helps your brain detoxify, repair and regenerate itself. It destroys the old, damaged, and malfunctioning components of your cells – and rebuilds new and healthier ones instead!
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that your body needs for many vital processes, including building and maintaining your brain function, immune system, and bone structure. Vitamin D is also a fat-soluble vitamin made by our bodies only when our skin is exposed to the sun. It’s considered an essential nutrient because the human body cannot make it on its own, without the assistance of sunlight, food, and/or dietary supplements.
