How Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Affects Mental Performance
Heart rate variability is one of the most important variables to measure when optimizing mental performance. HRV is your heart’s interpretation of the influence of stress on your body and …
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Metabolism and Mental Health: The Connection Between Blood Sugar, Cortisol, Anxiety & More
Metabolism gets a lot of press. You’ve probably heard that it’s important to have a good metabolism to stay in shape. Recent research is now shedding light on metabolism’s role …
Leaky Brain, Leaky Gut: The Real Mind-Body Connection
The mind-body connection is real. This once-fringe concept is now being exposed by scientists researching the gut and its direct connection to the brain. Many experts still consider this research …
The Best Breathing Exercises To Calm Anxiety And Sharpen Your Mind
Breathing is the single most important thing we as humans do all day. 24/7 we’re always breathing. You would think we’ve mastered this skill. The math seems so easy. Breathe …
The Nootropic Benefits Of Yoga
In the last 30 years, the practice of yoga has gained popularity in cities all around the United States. Mainstream American culture has not only adopted this 4000-year-old practice but …