Tag Archives: brain health

A Surprising Food for Brain Health

Posted on April 5, 2021 by amusico

I wonder if this fact will surprise you as much as it did me: A study of 1,787 adults revealed that out of 49 whole foods, cheese was “by far” the most protective food when it comes to avoiding age-related … Continue reading →

Nutrition: Are You Missing This Important Nutrient

Posted on April 13, 2020 by amusico

You may not be familiar with this one – choline. So, we should probably clarify exactly what it is. You may see it often grouped with B vitamins. While choline is an essential nutrient, and your liver makes small amounts, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Children's Health, Heart Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Women's Issues | Tagged brain health, choline, eggs, essential nutrient, fatty liver disease, fetal brain development, heart health, livers, nutrition, salmon | 4 Comments

Heart Health: Are Statins Worth the Risk

Posted on November 18, 2019 by amusico

I have done several posts detailing risks associated with taking statin drugs to lower cholesterol in an effort to improve heart health. You can type “heart health” or “cholesterol” into the search box and quite a few past posts will … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Cancer, Diabetes, Heart Health, Overall Health and Wholeness | Tagged absolute risk, brain health, cancer, cardiovascular health, diabetes risk, health, nutrient depletion, statins | 4 Comments

Nutrition: How Greens Delay Brain Aging

Posted on October 14, 2019 by amusico

According to research from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, simply adding one daily serving of green leafy vegetables can slow brain aging by a decade. I did a newsletter earlier this year about this very research, but I felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness | Tagged Alzheimers, brain aging, brain health, dementia, diet, health, leafy greens, nutrition, pesto, salad | 9 Comments

Brain Health: Our Connection to a Healthy Life

Posted on October 7, 2019 by amusico

Do you realize that your brain health impacts: Your relationships with loved ones; Your work performance; Your overall health, immunity and whether you are susceptible to certain illnesses; Your health habits and how well you eat and take care of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Emotional Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Soul Health | Tagged anxiety, brain health, creativity, deep thinking, detox, EFT, mind, nourishment, prayer, sleep, stress | 4 Comments

Weight Loss: Is There a Best Exercise

Posted on September 23, 2019 by amusico

Last week I talked about whether there’s a best time to exercise. This week I want to ask if there are certain types of exercise that are better for weight loss than others. Personally, I believe the bottom line is … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetes, Fitness, Heart Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged benefits, blood pressure, BMI, brain health, exercise, fitness, inflammation, insulin sensitivity, jogging, metabolic problems, obesity, power walking, swimming, Today is Still the Day, walking | 6 Comments

Weight Loss: It’s Not Too Late, So Get Started

Posted on September 9, 2019 by amusico

Higher blood pressure Increased risk of stroke Heart disease Diabetes Cancer Fatty Liver disease Kidney disease Depression Osteoarthritis Gall bladder disease These are all known health risks associated with being overweight or obese. I’m sure I don’t really need to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Fitness, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged BMI, brain aging, brain health, cognitive problems, obesity, overweight, Today is Still the Day | 5 Comments

Nutrition: More Reasons to Avoid Sucralose

Posted on December 3, 2018 by amusico

According to all the commercials and advertisements for sucralose (Splenda), which is not only an artificial sweetener you can buy to put in your beverages and use in baking, but one that is now an ingredient in many “diet” foods, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Diabetes, Digestive Health, Nutrition, Overall Health and Wholeness, Weight loss | Tagged brain health, fat cels, good bacteria, immune health, microbiome, obesity, Splenda, sucralose | 9 Comments

Health: Butt Brain Connection

Posted on November 12, 2018 by amusico

Sitting has been called the “new smoking” meaning it is as detrimental to your health as smoking by increasing your risk for cardiovascular damage, obesity, certain types of cancer, and even early death. Remember the old song called Dem Bones … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Fitness, Intentional Exertion/Exercise | Tagged brain health, exercise, fidgeting, inactivity, intentional exertion, staying active | 3 Comments

Fitness: Strong Legs, Strong Brain

Posted on August 27, 2018 by amusico

While exercise in general is known to be important for overall health as well as for brain health, numerous studies have revealed a strong link between leg strength in particular and brain health. Exercise in general improves health and brain … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain health, Fitness, Intentional Exertion/Exercise, Overall Health and Wholeness | Tagged brain health, exercise, neurons, strong legs, weight bearing exercise | 8 Comments