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Lifelong Learning

Did you know that lifelong learning is the most significant modifiable risk factor for developing or preventing dementia? The more you challenge your brain and engage in lifelong learning, the lower your risk becomes. Research demonstrates that for each additional year of education, there is an 11% decrease in the risk of developing dementia. However, …

Intermittent Fasting

Did you know that extensive studies of individuals who have achieved both exceptional health and a long life consistently highlight intermittent fasting as a crucial factor in their longevity? Moreover, an abundance of animal studies underscores fasting as a potent means to extend life, enhance cognitive function, and provide protection against a myriad of diseases …

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Did you know that continuous learning throughout one’s lifetime is the biggest lifestyle risk factor for developing dementia? The less we engage in learning, the higher our risk becomes. While it’s often quantified in terms of formal school years, what truly matters is the quantity and quality of time spent challenging our brains over the …

Healthy Proteins

Did you know that extensive studies involving over 120,000 adults have revealed a concerning association between daily red meat consumption and a shortened lifespan? Specifically, individuals who consume red meat daily face an 18-21% higher risk of succumbing to cardiovascular disease and a 10-16% higher risk of cancer-related mortality. Moreover, dairy products have been identified …

Gluten

Are you aware that foods containing gluten can significantly increase intestinal permeability, a condition often referred to as leaky gut syndrome? This effect allows various gut bacteria to pass into the bloodstream, spreading throughout the body, and potentially even reaching the brain. Numerous scientific studies have linked gluten consumption to an elevated risk of diseases …

Healthy Fats

Did you know that throughout human history, fat, not carbohydrates, has been the body’s preferred source of energy? For 2.6 million years, our ancestors thrived on diets of wild animals and seasonal fruits and vegetables. In fact, 99.99% of our genetic makeup was shaped by this diet. It wasn’t until the relatively recent advent of …

Vegetables and Fruits

Did you know that a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, lower blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, prevent digestive problems and some types of cancer, balance your blood sugar, and help you feel satisfied and full? Vegetables and fruits contain a wealth of plant nutrients that …

Refined Sugar

The body loves refined sugar – it’s a quick fix of energy. Without fibers that would naturally slow digestion of it, uptake in the body is very fast. But it’s also quickly burned off, leaving a feeling of exhaustion – so we soon crave a new fix. Did you know that studies have found refined …

Whole Grain

Did you know that large population studies have found that people who eat around 70 grams/day of whole grains, compared with those who eat little or no whole grains, have 20-22 % lower risk of total mortality, cardiovascular disease mortality and cancer mortality, 30 % lower risk of dying from inflammation, 21 % lower risk …

Physical Strength

Did you know that the human sex hormone, testosterone, declines with age? About 10% per decade in men after age 30. In both men and women, low testosterone can cause low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, loss of fertility, depressed mood, difficulties with concentration and memory, fatigue, hair loss, bone thinning, and loss of muscular strength. …