Athletic 4 Life

Yesterday I had a nice conversation about drug (mushrooms and frog venom) induced plasticity prompting changes in the brain. Michael Pollan has written two bools now on the subject. However, do not forget we have a natural means on board to promoting these changes. And exercise has far more benefits, just remember to start small to build bigger and better.

Physical Activity Jolts Brain Into Action in the Event of Depression - Neuroscience News Exercise has a two-fold effect on those with depression. Physical activity reduces symptoms of depression and increases the brain's ability to change, researchers report.

Those of you stuck at home doing the work remote thing should consider doing exercises like this to promote good eye health. Blink rate is dramatically impacted by prolonged screen exposure, fortunately simple drills like this can help.

Go outside and hit the trails/streets prior to taking that test or beginning your workday.

Endocannabinoid Signaling ACts To Boost Memory After Exercise By exploring the benefits of sport in memory and motor learning, scientists at UNIGE are opening up promising perspectives for school programs and in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

More science supporting the gradual move towards minimalist style footwear. If you have the option to train barefoot at your gym (like we do) take it.

Our supportive running shoes might counterintuitively make us more prone to injury, new research suggests Footwear is designed to maximize comfort when walking and running. But modern shoes might do our feet a disservice, weakening them over time.