OK, so no one really wants to get out of bed and hit the treadmill or go to the gym, but it’s a New Year’s resolution and you kind of promised yourself you wanted to get in shape and be healthy.

Of course, there’s no actual fountain of youth that you can drink from or magic potion that will grow your biceps and burn 15 pounds, but a steady exercise routine throughout the week could prove to be one of the best things you do for yourself, not only for your body but also for your brain.

Research in the area of cognitive ability and brain functionality points to a possible correlation between one’s mental youth so to speak and exercise.

Memory

Remember how you forget everything? No? Well it’s probably because you’re not getting enough exercise throughout the day. The hippocampus, which is the part of the brain responsible for learning and memory functions, responds well to cardiovascular and aerobic exercise. Continue reading →

There are few things as unnerving as experiencing the serious memory lapses that come with age. While young people may be forgetful, needing to retrace their steps to jog their memory, it’s a different position for those advancing in age.

For the latter, it is a possibility or threat of losing their memory forever. It’s only natural to yearn for a supplement that will help to prevent mental decline.

There are a wide variety of supplements on the market that claim to improve the memory, from fish oils, to cocktails of herbs, and more.

Some of them may have no validity in their claims, however, we can provide you with a few legitimate supplements that are known to improve your brain health. Continue reading →