Category: Brain Health

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LMU 238 – Just One Alcoholic Drink A Day Shown to Shrink Brain Size

Just One Alcoholic Drink A Day Shown to Shrink Brain SizeSource: Medscape Publication (April 13, 2022)Lifestyle Medicine Update (April 14, 2022)As reported by Medscape on April 13, 2022, new evidence suggests that even one drink per day of an alcoholic beverage is linked to detectable changes in the brain. Researchers examined functional MRI brain scans Read More

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LMU – 185 Alcohol’s Detrimental Effects on the Brain is Heightened at 3 Critical Stages in Our Lifespan

LMU – 185 Alcohol’s Detrimental Effects on the Brain is Heightened at 3 Critical Stages in Our LifespanSource: British Medical Journal December 2020Lifestyle Medicine Update (Dec 11, 2020)A ground-breaking study published in the British Medical Journal in December 2020 showed that consumption of alcohol is exceedingly damaging to human brain cells during three critical stages Read More

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LMU – 175 Unlocking the Crucial Role of Vitamin E in Pregnancy Success

LMU – 175 Unlocking the Crucial Role of Vitamin E in Pregnancy SuccessSources: Multiple Peer-reviewed Medical and Scientific JournalsLifestyle Medicine Update (October 1, 2020)Introduction:In the intricate journey of pregnancy, the significance of vitamin E, specifically alpha-tocopherol, has recently come to the forefront. Over the past decade, a series of compelling studies has underscored the pivotal Read More

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LMU 129 – Creatine Improves Neurocognition in Vegetarians

LMU 129 – Enhancing Brain Power: The Role of Creatine in Vegetarian DietsSource: The American Physiology Society Press Release (April 8, 2019)Lifestyle Medicine Update (May 16, 2019)IntroductionIn the realm of dietary choices, a noteworthy trend is emerging among the younger generation—a shift towards embracing a more vegetarian lifestyle. Whether driven by health concerns, ethical values, Read More