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Photo and recipe courtesy ofHealth.com Spring has sprung and we’ve got blueberries on the brain! These little beauties are great for improving memory, due to an antioxidant called anthocyanin, which is shown to improve resilience and increase signals among brain cells. And what better way to eat them than in dessert? Blueberry-Blackberry Shortcakes Shortcakes: 2 ...

It’s hot, y’all. It’s hot all over the place! So this month, we bring you blackberry sorbet – which will keep you cool AND boost your brain with antioxidant rich blackberries. This delicious fruit is packed with polyphenols, which may help reduce cognitive decline by cleaning up cells that impair brain function. Blackberry Sorbet recipe ...

Are you hungry for a delicious fall recipe that doesn’t involve pumpkin? Look no further than this artichoke, kale & ricotta pie. With a “mini peak” in October, artichokes are the perfect fall superfood to boost brain power! Artichokes are good sources of vitamin C and fiber, and the hearts in particular are a surprisingly ...

With all the chocolates and candy hearts floating around this time of year, we wanted to tell you about a deliciously sweet-but-also-good-for-you breakfast your whole family will love. And BONUS! It’s packed full of anti-aging antioxidants! Make Acai Breakfast Bowls. Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Yummy Mummy Kitchen Acai Breakfast Bowls Recipe Makes about 1.5 ...

The holidays provide a great opportunity for developing an important part of your child’s brain. And, no, we’re not talking about filling winter break with hours of extra homework. Between family gatherings, meals, shopping, gift wrapping, scheduling, and everything else, the last thing you want to do is carve aside time for extra math or ...

All natural. Organic. Cage free. Range free. You’ve read the foodlabels, shelled out a little extra cash for the promise of healthier options,and savored the flavor of your favorite organics. But wait. If the truthwere known about wholesome-labeled foods—the 100% real, 100% puretruth—you might find yourself lowering your fork. Or at leastrethinking your grocery list. ...

What do Albert Einstein, Lady Gaga and George W. Bush have in common? Nope,not their fashion sense. The answer is …their naps. Each of these famouspeople is known for famously protecting their daytime dozing. Dozens of othernapping notables join their ranks. Lyndon Johnson conducted presidential meetings whileresting in his bed. Bill Clinton once nodded off ...

Demands. Deadlines. Delays. Some days the stress of life makes our mental cogs spin so wildly, it can feel like our brains are overheating! In the rapid pace of everyday living, accumulated stress can compromise brain health, but what can we do about it? Perhaps the advice of 85-year-old Nadine Stair offers some direction. In ...

Did you know that temperature affects complex decision making? Say you’re vacationing in Texas in the dead of summer and you run to the store to buy something you need. There are two choices: one is a more familiar option and the other is unfamiliar and a little more complicated. Studies say you’re more likely ...

Since we like to talk about the brain, think about the brain, study the brain, and improve the brain, we thought Halloween was the perfect time to MAKE some brains. Take some traditional treats and turn them into a creepy, delicious dish everyone will love. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a zombie ...