Did you know that the brain is the most extraordinary and truly miraculous organ? Weighing about 1.4kg, the human brain accounts for just 2% of body weight yet consumes up to 20% of the body’s total energy, oxygen, and blood. Remarkably, 60% of the brain’s volume is fat.
Despite trying to manage your life and bring it back to a stable routine, many people remain stuck in a state of fatigue, exhaustion, and prolonged low energy. You might think it’s because you aren’t eating nutritiously, sleeping enough, or exercising consistently. However, there are deeper internal causes that you cannot control.
Sleep plays a crucial role in overall health, particularly for brain function. This article summarizes key points from Dr. Andrew Huberman’s video Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake while incorporating relevant scientific insights. Learn how to optimize your sleep and regulate your circadian rhythm for better rest and productivity.
People often wish for a perfect memory, hoping to recall everything they want. However, that’s not how our brains are designed to work.
In the video 10 Causes of Memory Loss in Aging posted on the YouTube channel Better Health While Aging, board-certified geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan (MD MPH) explains the common causes of memory and cognitive issues in older adults, and what healthcare providers should address during an initial evaluation.
Human bodies are not designed to live forever. Typically, we can maintain a healthy function only up to about 90 years. But the real question is, what does aging actually mean? And how does it interact with the body’s efforts to protect itself?
Alzheimer’s disease can profoundly alter your brain in a harmful way, leading to impaired communication, brain shrinkage, difficulty concentrating, and memory loss.
Over 40 million people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years. Yet, no real progress has been made in the fight against this disease since it was classified more than 100 years ago.
If you can’t sleep, you’re not alone. Millions of people around the world face this issue every night. Statistics in the UK show that around 30% of the population struggles with sleep, and one in ten people suffer from true insomnia.
Bread, rice, and a soda can — which one do you think contains the least carbohydrates? Surprisingly, all three are almost equivalent in carbohydrate content.
