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Caffeine and Your Brain
Dr. David DeRose and Dr. Galen Comstock describe that if you heard that caffeine was good for your brain, think twice. Dr. Comstock shares some scientific studies along with examples of how… more»
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Managing Stress Successfully
I like to illustrate the sympathetic nervous system by yelling “FIRE” before coming in to teach my physiology students. Yes, indeed, in a one-word definition the sympathetic division yells,… more»
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Are You Being Short-Changed?
Want something that improves mood, performance, immunity and cardiovascular health? Good sleep will! But only if you get enough good quality of sleep. Sleep expert Dr. James Maas asks these… more»
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Natural Ways to Increase Brain Cell “Fertilizer”
Lifestyle habits shape our brain power. How do they do so? Which lifestyle factors boost our brain power and which ones impair our mental functioning? To understand this, we must consider… more»
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Tips for Achieving Peak Mental Performance
Strategy #1: Sleep Matters Get 7 to 8 hours of regular nightly sleep, with at least 1 hour before midnight (2 or 3 hours are better) if at all possible. Make it a habit to go to sleep and… more»
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Organic Food, Pesticides, and Brain Development
I’ve often wondered- does eating organic food really make a difference? And what about all these chemicals that we use as pest control around the home? Do they really make a difference in our… more»
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Foods to Improve Mood
Did you know that what you eat can impact your mood? Many studies have proven that certain food ingredients have a positive effect on your mood and mental health. Tryptophan, Omega-3, Folate… more»
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The Brain Health Revolution II
In part two of this lecture, Dr. David DeRose presents four strategies for optimizing brain performance. He explores the negative effects of fats and how what we eat directly relates to our… more»
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The Brain Health Revolution I
How can you fight against the common neurologic diseases that creep up on so many people today? In this lecture, Dr. David DeRose describes various weapons you can use to shield yourself… more»
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Nutrition and the Brain
Restore joy and peace of mind to your life. David DeRose, MD, MPH, a board certified specialist in both Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine, provides an amazing look at how a variety of… more»
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How Thinking Can Defeat Depression
Restore joy and peace of mind to your life. David DeRose, MD, MPH, a board certified specialist in both Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine, provides an amazing look at how a variety of… more»
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BDNF
Increasing BDNF levels in your brain can decrease your likelihood of experiencing strokes, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and depression. Dr. David DeRose explains how you can… more»