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Gut Feelings: How Gut Health Influences Mental Health

Between the ages of seven and nine, I played hockey. Despite my strong distaste for hockey (yet I somehow manage to retain my Canadian citizenship), I demonstrated potential and earned a spot in a more "elite" division. Elite equated to starting drills before the sun had risen. My response to this situation was to vomit frequently.

David Richards

Mar 05, 2025

Spice Up Your Brain: How Herbs and Spices Boost Memory and Focus!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer's disease ranks seventh in the United States as the leading cause of death, and experts predict that its prevalence is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades.

David Richards

Feb 26, 2025

Cognitive Catalysts: Harnessing the Benefits of Nootropics

This article, the fourth in our series of nine about cognitive function, covers nootropics—substances that can increase brain performance.

David Richards

Feb 19, 2025

Ditch the Apps: Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

It is no surprise, then, that an international group of 73 scientists stated that there was no evidence to support the claim that computer-based "brain games" prevent brain disease or enhance function.

David Richards

Feb 12, 2025