How the food you eat affects your brain - Mia Nacamulli
When it comes to what you bite, chew and swallow, your choices have a direct and long-lasting effect on the most powerful organ in your body: your brain. So which foods cause you to feel so tired after lunch? Or so restless at night? Mia Nacamulli takes you into the brain to find out.
When we think of exercise, we often picture toned muscles or a healthier heart. But one of the most powerful benefits of physical activity happens inside our heads—literally. Research continues to show that regular exercise is a key driver of brain health, benefiting both children and adults in very significant ways.
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Glucose is the brain’s fuel. Find out more here: Glucose and mental performance.
What happens if our brains, specifically young, growing brains, don’t get the nutrition they need?
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