A significant contributor to abdominal fat buildup is the age-related decline in AMPK. This enzyme helps regulate fat storage. We all have a “master switch” in our bodies. It regulates all kinds of systems in the body, like energy usage or metabolism. This master switch is......
The therapeutic ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet (About 5% of energy or 20gr. of simple carbohydrates) that induces the body to use fat to make energy instead of carbohydrates. When we eat very few carbohydrates, the liver produces small fuel molecules called ketones......
When it comes to brain health and longevity, we need to think about plasticity, which is the brain’s capacity to adapt and keep performing its functions effectively. The most significant causes that affect brain health are: Neurodevelopmental disorders Brain injuries concussions mild injuries Neurodegeneration......
What is it? Dopamine (DA) is the most abundant neurotransmitter of all the catecholamines in the human brain; it acts as a chemical messenger/signaling between neurons and is involved in reward-incentive-motivational pathways as well as in response to aversive stimuli (Fiori et al., 2018).......
They say variety is the spice of life. That doesn’t just apply to experiences, it also applies to food! Eating various foods gives you the vital nutrients you need to fight diseases. Fruits and veggies contain compounds called phytonutrients. Phytonutrients have the power to......
About Exercise Intensity: In order to promote the benefits of exercise, the intensity should reach 70%-85% of your Maximum Heart Rate. In general terms, you calculate this approximation with the formula (220 – your age). This would give you the range of effort.......
The keto diet became popular when Robert Atkins came out with his low-carb, high-protein, and high-fat diet. It became a trend because people were losing weight, and now the keto diet is one of the most used eating patterns for rapid weight loss. The......
You may not realize it, but your gut health affects your whole body and brain. Your body suffers when your digestive tract is not functioning at its peak level. When your body doesn’t get the right amount or the wrong type of nutrients, it......