Source: Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause? by Dr. Edward Group Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder that generally impairs speech and motor skills and is characterized by tremors and muscular rigidity. There is still a lot to learn about the symptoms and effects of Parkinson’s disease, but recently, a new study concluded with … Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause?
Lifting weights could ward off dementia and make you smarter
There are many reasons to partake in strength training; weight-baring exercises are known for their health benefits. But, could lifting weights also boost your brain? Recent research indicates that may just be the case. To begin the study, researchers asked a group of people aged 55 to 86 to engage in a mix of weight … Continue reading Lifting weights could ward off dementia and make you smarter
The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory
Source: The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory by Dr. Edward Group Due to vitamin B-12’s association with energy metabolism, you might wonder what purpose it serves in your brain’s health and memory. There are a few complex roles that this B vitamin participates in—beyond releasing energy—that play a role in neurological function. This article will … Continue reading The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory
Ever notice how you’re still hungry after eating fast food? Here’s why: Your brain detects the nutrients (or lack thereof) in food as you eat it, ground-breaking new study finds
There’s no denying the appeal of fast food. Who hasn’t felt the pull of a juicy burger at the end of a long and exhausting work day? And yet, eating that burger often leaves us feeling bloated, heavy and strangely unsatisfied. A groundbreaking new study by researchers from the University of Warwick in the United … Continue reading Ever notice how you’re still hungry after eating fast food? Here’s why: Your brain detects the nutrients (or lack thereof) in food as you eat it, ground-breaking new study finds
Everything You Need to Know About Ketosis
Source: Everything You Need to Know About Ketosis by Dr. Edward Group Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body uses fat, rather than sugar, for energy. Your body shifts into ketosis when your blood sugar is low, and the glycogen in your muscles has been depleted. Typically, this happens when you eat a low carb … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Ketosis
6 Ways to Boost Brain Health
Source: 6 Ways to Boost Brain Health by Dr. Edward Group We all want to stay healthy, but sometimes we forget it’s not just our bodies we need to maintain. Our mind is an integral element in our physical and mental well being, and without it, we wouldn’t be able to function. Keeping your faculties in check … Continue reading 6 Ways to Boost Brain Health
Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration?
Source: Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration? by Dr. Edward Group The CDC estimates around 5.3 million Americans are living with some form of Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to double by 2050. [1] Dementia, a generalized term used to describe neurodegeneration, is a disabling issue that have definitive roots in lifestyle and nutritional habits. While genetics … Continue reading Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration?
Vitamin E, critical for brain health, is lacking in 90% of adults – find out how to add more to your diet!
The complexity of the human body is vast, consisting of trillions of cells working simultaneously to ensure that we take our next breath. While the processes are complex, the method by which they perform is quite simple. In order for our cells to do their job, they need vitamins. Researchers believe that the body requires … Continue reading Vitamin E, critical for brain health, is lacking in 90% of adults – find out how to add more to your diet!
Three ways sleep deprivation can make you fat
Finding it hard to lose weight? Although many factors can hinder weight loss, one of the sneakier is sleep deprivation. Research shows people who regularly sleep five hours or less a night can gain as much as two pounds in a week. One study showed women who slept five or fewer hours were more likely … Continue reading Three ways sleep deprivation can make you fat
More evidence Alzheimer’s and other dementia can be prevented: save your brain by preventing diabetes
Currently, an estimated 24 million people world-wide are living with Alzheimer's disease or some other type of the mind and personality-robbing affliction known as dementia. And the numbers keep climbing. But why? Mainstream medicine puts the blame on the fact people are living longer and genetics offers little hope to stop dementia unless Big Pharma … Continue reading More evidence Alzheimer’s and other dementia can be prevented: save your brain by preventing diabetes
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 