Nitric Oxide - why it is so important
Nitric oxide is made in the body by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS) from the amino acid arginine. Arginine is an element in the
Featured Essay — Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback: Is it science or expensive placebo?
You sit in front of a screen. Electrodes on your scalp. You watch a movie that plays smoothly when your brain waves hit target patterns and pauses when they don&
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Energy balance - it drives behavior
Energy drives the universe. Energy from the big bang created our universe. In turn, the sun powered ours. To exist, we need energy in the
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Memories - how can you forget
Memories! Ah, I wish I could pick and choose which ones to keep and which ones to remove. But it seems my mind likes to
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Sleep - what is ideal?
Sleep. Is there an ideal pattern, amount, or time of day? Should you be embarrassed about sleeping too much or too little? To find out,
Vagal Brake - activate by choice
Vagal brake is a term used in physiology to describe the process by which your body slows you down. In a good way, most of
Stressed? Is there a way out?
I am stressed. No, not me personally, but a significant number of the people I meet. Stress then becomes a gatekeeper for the ability to
Food Allergy tests - do they work?
Here! A big, fat file containing a list of food allergies is thrust into my hands. I am told to see all the things I
Festivities - Stay Healthy
It doesn't matter which part of the world you are in; over the next few months, you will witness Haloween, Deepawali, Hannukah, Chrismas,
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Falling: Top Risk for Those 50+
If you are over 50, one of the greatest risks to your health is falling. Yes, falling. We worry about our blood sugar and blood