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“Beets are high in nitric oxide, which is thought to increase blood flow to the brain. The study included people over the age of 55 with high blood pressure that took a beetroot juice containing 560 mg of nitrate or placebo three times a week for six weeks.”

“In particular, muscle thickness increased by an average of 10.6 percent among those who performed concentric + eccentric movements, 9.7 percent among those who performed eccentric movements only, and 2.5 percent among those who did concentric movements only.”

“Whole-body hyperthermia – a different temperature modality currently being investigated for depression. Episodes and clips How Cryotherapy Affects the Brain, the Immune System, Metabolism, and Athletic Performance – an audio-only podcast discussing some of the benefits of cold exposure.”

“Repeated stimulation can shift baseline experience. Caffeine withdrawal increased sleepiness and impaired selected performance measures, while regular use produced tolerance to some benefits.”

“Drinking-water treatment can remove a substantial share of microplastics before water reaches the tap. Performance varies with particle size and treatment method, which makes a well-characterized and properly maintained home filter a practical additional step.”

“Additional protein ingestion improves upper and lower-body strength but may not improve handgrip strength or physical function. Additional protein ingestion doesn’t appear to improve strength or performance unless paired with resistance exercise training.”

“From the article: > The study suggests, but does not prove, that cardiorespiratory fitness contributes to gray matter thinning -- a normal process of child brain development. The study also offers the first evidence that fitness enhances math skills by aiding the development of brain structures that contribute to mathematics achievement. View full publication.”