Study: EGCG May Alleviate Insulin Resistance and Cognitive Impairment

Study: EGCG May Alleviate Insulin Resistance and Cognitive Impairment

Photo by Rawpixel on Unsplash A new study involving mice, suggests that EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), the most abundant catechin and biologically active component in green tea, could alleviate high-fat and high-fructose (HFFD)-induced insulin resistance and cognitive impairment. What is EGCG? After water, green tea is the 

How Yoga and Meditation Improve Brain Function and Energy Levels

How Yoga and Meditation Improve Brain Function and Energy Levels

Photo by Jared Rice on Unsplash Yoga is an ancient practice that has become very popular today as a retreat from hectic schedules and chronic stress. It touts numerous benefits, both mental and physical. A new study out of the University of Waterloo has found 

Evidence of Probiotics at Work

Evidence of Probiotics at Work

Bacteria is commonly thought of as negative. There are plenty of harmful bacteria that can lead to a number of risks when it comes to the bacteria inside of your body. But with harmful bacteria comes beneficial bacteria called Probiotics. Research suggests that choosing a 

Sitting Negatively Impacts Your Brain Health, Not Just Your Weight

Sitting Negatively Impacts Your Brain Health, Not Just Your Weight

Photo by Lucaxx Freire on Unsplash Researchers from the University of California (UCLA) have discovered that adults that spend more time sitting in the day had greater thinning of the medial temporal lobe, the area of the brain that is important for making new memories. 

The Benefits of Pomegranate & Why You Should Add Them to Your Diet

The Benefits of Pomegranate & Why You Should Add Them to Your Diet

Photo by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash Few other fruits have as rich a history as the pomegranate. Pomegranates have been used medicinally and as a symbol of fertility, abundance, prosperity and new beginnings. There is evidence that can trace the cultivation of pomegranates back over 

Ladies, Being Physically Fit Can Decrease Your Risk of Dementia

Ladies, Being Physically Fit Can Decrease Your Risk of Dementia

Being physically fit is known to contribute to a host of healthy benefits, including staving off metabolic diseases and protecting against heart disease. Now, a new study says that being physically fit can highly decrease a women’s risk of dementia. What is Dementia? According to