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Why Omega-3s Deserve a Spot on Your Plate—and in Your Life

Apr 9, 2025

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23 min read

Why Omega-3s Deserve a Spot on Your Plate—and in Your Life

Omega-3s first came to my attention years ago when margarine manufacturers advertised its inclusion in their products. It meant nothing to me at the time, but they seemed quite proud of the inclusion of fatty acid. It turns out, they had every right to be.

David Richards
David Richards
Alcohol's Hidden Impact on Brain Health: Time to Rethink Your Drink?

Apr 2, 2025

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24 min read

Alcohol's Hidden Impact on Brain Health: Time to Rethink Your Drink?

For the sake of transparency, I do not drink alcohol. I did, but I stopped roughly ten years ago. I also find myself leaning toward the camp that views alcohol as essentially poison.

David Richards
David Richards
The Sleep Connection: Unlocking Peak Cognitive Performance Through Rest

Mar 26, 2025

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27 min read

The Sleep Connection: Unlocking Peak Cognitive Performance Through Rest

Sleep is an important topic for me. Getting enough is the most important part of my self-care and stress management. I am resilient when I am well rested.

David Richards
David Richards
Caffeine Conundrum: How Caffeine Affects Memory, Sleep, and Dementia Risk

Mar 19, 2025

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20 min read

Caffeine Conundrum: How Caffeine Affects Memory, Sleep, and Dementia Risk

To be completely transparent, caffeine is my drug of choice. I consume two to three cups of coffee per day, everyday. In this article, the seventh in the nine-part cognitive function series, I will be consciously unbiased, but I make no guarantees about what my subconscious will get up to.

David Richards
David Richards
Gut Feelings: How Gut Health Influences Mental Health

Mar 12, 2025

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19 min read

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

Mar 5, 2025

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19 min read

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
David Richards
Cognitive Catalysts: Harnessing the Benefits of Nootropics

Feb 26, 2025

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13 min read

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
David Richards
Ditch the Apps: Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Power

Feb 19, 2025

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17 min read

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
David Richards
Move More, Think Better: The Science Behind Exercise and Brain Health

Feb 12, 2025

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13 min read

Move More, Think Better: The Science Behind Exercise and Brain Health

The protein brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) performs several important roles in the central nervous system.

David Richards
David Richards
Brain Boosters vs. Brain Busters: The Role of Diet in Cognitive Function

Feb 5, 2025

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21 min read

Brain Boosters vs. Brain Busters: The Role of Diet in Cognitive Function

Cognitive decline is among the top health concerns for most older adults, and I count myself among them.

David Richards
David Richards
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