Brain Drugs: Working with Our Brain for Our Health

Serotonin and Dopamine play important roles in our brain. These chemicals can make it hard to make wise eating choices. Understanding how serotonin and dopamine work can do wonders for creating a healthy lifestyle. Especially when trying to lose weight.

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SLEEP: FINDING THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

People have all different types of sleep habits. Some stay out late and others wake up early. The number one thing you can do is find a schedule that works for you and keep it. The more our bodies keep a rhythm, the better they will be at rewarding us with better sleep and more energy during the day.

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SLEEP: MISSING THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Getting good sleep gets harder and harder to do as we age. Unmet sleep needs of the elderly elevate their risk of many mental and physical disorders. Getting a good night's sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health, physically and mentally.

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Hypertension: The Silent Killer

One of the most common health conditions that goes unnoticed or dealt with is hypertension, that is why it has been given the name the “silent killer.” Hypertension is when the pressure inside the arteries is too high. Where the opposite, too low blood pressure, is called hypotension. Surprisingly, nearly one in every three people in the US are affected by it! Yet, unsurprisingly people rarely deal with it until it severely impacts their quality of life.