NeuroLife Blog
Oxygen is one of the best things for brain healing
When it comes to healing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke or simply boosting your brain health, one of your most important allies is oxygen. Just because you can … Read More
Best ways to exercise to improve your mood
We know exercise is good for the brain, but the kind of exercise you do and how often can determine its mental health benefit. Hint: More is not necessarily better. … Read More
Carbs, not fats, are the culprits behind heart disease
If you shy away from fats for fear of heart disease, you aren’t alone, you may be surprised to learn that carbohydrates, not fats, are the culprits in heart disease. … Read More
Childhood depression rates soar as recess drops
We can consider a number of troubling factors when looking at the most depressed and anxious generation of children: Too much screen time, obesity, social media and cyber bullying, standardized … Read More
Do you feel more depressed in the summer?
Most everyone has heard of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, when winter brings on chronic blues. But if you feel better in winter than summer, you may have summer SAD, … Read More
Entrepreneurs face added health challenges
Entrepreneurs face countless problems with money, partners, employees, failure, and never-ending uncertainty. The physical, mental, and emotional consequences can take their toll. According to researchers, people who own their own … Read More
Why disruptive behavior can be neurological
It’s easy to get frustrated at chronically disruptive behavior, but sometimes it can be neurological in nature. A recent study found that simply supplementing children with fish oil can improve … Read More
Nature and play: Essential, overlooked brain nutrients
Maybe you are doing all the right things for your brain: Consuming brain nutrients, sleeping well, exercising, and spending time with people you enjoy. But you may still be deficient … Read More
New food sensititivies? Look at loss of oral tolerance
If you have an autoimmune condition, you may be familiar with restricted diets such as the autoimmune protocol (AIP), GAPs, or FODMAPs. These diets can significantly reduce inflammation, help you … Read More
Every cell needs vitamin D yet most people deficient
Vitamin D is one of the few nutrients we can’t get enough of from food. Our bodies are designed to make vitamin D from sunlight, yet modern life has made … Read More