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Feed Your Brain, Part 2 of 2

Cutting edge science for cognitive enhancement There has been an astonishing increase in average life expectancy over the last 100 years. Each generation is living longer, and our intelligence is steadily rising. That means there is a high premium on maintaining a cognitive edge—one that lasts for our entire lifespan. Science is now discovering…

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Healthy Aging

Feed Your Brain, Part 1 of 2

Cutting edge science for cognitive enhancement We’re not getting older, we’re getting better. There has been an astonishing increase in average life expectancy over the last hundred years, according to the National Institute on Aging. Today, over 40 countries boast a life expectancy of 80 years or more. The 85-and-over population is projected to…

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Healthy Aging

Is a Vegan Diet Healthy?

The pros and cons of going vegan There’s no doubt that vegan diets are increasing in popularity.[1] Such diets, which exclude all animal products including meat, fish, eggs, dairy, and even honey, are often followed for health reasons as well as ethical, religious, and environmental concerns.[2],[3] Although often framed in terms of lacking, vegan…

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Healthy Aging, In The News

Molecular Hydrogen as a Neuroprotectant

A potential new treatment for neurodegenerative diseases Neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease (PD), Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and Huntington’s disease (HD), among others, are often associated with oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.[1],[2] In each of these diseases, there are similarities in the role of genetics, neurotransmitters, accumulation of toxic proteins, membrane…

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