If you want to perform better in your daily life, improving your sleep is a great place to start. Throughout the night, your brain cycles through 4 different stages of sleep. There used to be 5 sleep stages, but the…
Do you have a fear of public speaking? If you’re like most people, getting up in front of an audience is the last thing in the world you want to do. Unfortunately, at one point or another in your life,…
Whether or not you’re familiar with epicatechin, you’re likely already eating it — an average of 15 milligrams per day, to be precise — if you consume a diet high in fruits and vegetables.[1] Epicatechin is a promising compound with…
So you’re wondering how to get unstuck. Found yourself in a particularly sticky situation that’s caused your brain to feel like it’s hit a wall? Maybe writer’s block has you in its grips. Or a creative project just won’t seem…
Tropoflavin, or 7,8-dihydroxyflavone, is a plant-derived molecule that may mimic the effects of BDNF, an important molecule found in your brain and central nervous system.[1] As of the time this was published, the majority of promising evidence in favor of…
It’s an unfortunate truth that as your brain ages, mild cognitive decline, loss of neurons and brain volume, and low-level inflammation occur — and that’s if you’re one of the lucky individuals who doesn’t experience a serious degenerative disease such…
Many people struggle with focus, attention, and learning, which is why substances called nootropics are becoming so popular among the general population. Even if your work or school performance is top-notch, most people would love to optimize for even more…
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