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If you read books while pedaling a stationary bike, add blueberries to your favorite smoothie or play sudoku, congratulations - you just might be a “super-ager.” Super-agers are baby boomers and seniors who have cognitive abilities comparable to people decades younger. A growing body of research suggests that we can all boost our odds of joining their ranks by tweaking our daily habits and rethinking our views on aging.
Learning something new at any age has a significant and permanent impact on your brain. Learning new skills physically changes your brain. Learning takes place mainly at synapses, the junctions between neurons in the brain. On the contrary, being bored, which occurs when you don’t learn new things very often, can be dangerous to your brain health and overall well-being.
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.
We’ve all done it — delayed a task (such as Christmas shopping) for hours or days, even though we knew we’d be better off doing it sooner. Over 80 percent of students procrastinate and about 20 percent of adults report regular procrastination. So what drives procrastination, and can we really blame the TV or internet?
This past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges for our country and for most people individually. Did you know that simply maintaining a positive outlook can lower stress, improved immunity, increased energy and lower serious health risks? Here's what science says about optimism and aging, and how you can implement positive thinking in your life.
It’s time for new beginnings and a time to turn over a new leaf. No matter what turning over a new leaf looks like for you, we can all agree that there are things we can do better in the new year. How about making your BRAIN HEALTH a top priority? Procera Health exists to help you do that. Below is a short overview of the 4 keys that can improve your brain health in the year ahea
Ready or not, daylight savings time is just around the corner! The disruption to your sleep schedule can create a feeling similar to jet lag. Sleep experts say that time changes in the fall and spring inevitably alter people’s schedules and it can take the body up to an entire week or more to adjust. During this adjustment period, falling asleep earlier and/or waking up later is harder to do. Luckily, we have a few tricks to help you regulate and minimize the impact of drowsiness and sleepiness. Keep reading to uncover these 4 easy to-do tips.
In our fast-paced and demanding lives, it's no surprise that many of us find ourselves struggling with low energy levels. While reaching for that extra cup of coffee may provide a temporary boost, it's important to explore natural alternatives that can provide sustained energy throughout the day.
Did you know that the practice of yoga dates back over 2,000 years to ancient India, with a focus on the unification of the mind, body, and spirit through the practice of physical movements, meditation, and breathing exercises?
Lion’s Mane, also known as Hericium erinaceus, is an ancient mushroom with numerous health benefits. Research shows that compounds in Lion’s Mane can support nerve tissue health, promote nerve growth, and counter oxidative stress on the brain. Lion’s Mane can also support mood and sleep by regulating emotions and advancing the sleep-wake cycle. Consuming Lion’s Mane can decrease anxiety and improve brain function.
