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Gut-Brain Connection: The Key to Better Mental and Physical Health

August 22, 2024By Kenneth Mittelstadt There’s a reason why we use phrases like “trust your gut” and “I had a gut feeling.” These expressions hint at a deeper, intuitive connection between your gut and brain that science is just beginning to unravel. Recent research has sparked widespread interest in what we’re calling “the gut-brain axis,”
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12 ways to keep your brain young

Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function. 1. Get mental stimulation Through research with mice and humans, scientists have found
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Feed Your Body, Feed Your Brain

Take advantage of the fresh summer produce Susan J. Noonan MD Source: og-vision at Bigstock.com Feed your body, feed your brain. It sounds trite, a bit of a cliché, but it’s a very important concept. Our brains depend on the nutrients from a balanced diet in order to function optimally. This function includes managing our
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