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“Deep, slow-wave sleep – the non-REM form of sleep – preps the brain for the input and storage of information to facilitate the formation of memories. But during REM sleep – the time when we dream – the brain fuses all those newly formed memories with a lifetime of stored experiences and associations, allowing them to coalesce and build novel new connections.”

“induce physiological and metabolic responses that cleanse the brain and promote brain health. In this clip, Dr. Dale Bredesen describes his novel dietary protocol, the Ketoflex 12/3, and how it improves cognitive function.”

“Long-term meditators exhibit different patterns of activities and changes in volume in some regions of their brains. Even non-experienced meditators may experience changes in their brain following a two-month rigorous meditation program.”

“People who carry the APOE4 gene are at greater risk for vascular dysfunction and Alzheimer's disease. Identifying and treating vascular problems in the brain could postpone the onset of cognitive decline and improve the quality of life for people with dementia.”

“Breast milk also contains omega-3 fatty acids which are critical for brain development in infants. Both mothers who consume high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and those that exclusively breastfeed were shown to have babies with larger brain volumes.”

“In some tissues, NR did so somewhat more successfully. However, neither NR nor NMN crossed the blood-brain barrier. Brain levels of NAD+ did increase indirectly by way of NAD+ derived from the salvage pathway, which requires conversion to nicotinamide as an intermediary step.”

“From the article: > The neurotransmitter brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) acts in the muscle, so that during strength training endurance muscle fiber number is decreased. Researchers at the University of Basel's Biozentrum have more closely investigated this factor, from the group of myokines, and demonstrated that it is produced by the muscle and acts on both muscles and synapses.”

“Instead, they have the potential to become specialized cells, such as muscle, blood, or brain cells. Human breast milk contains mammary stem cells – precursor cells from the mother that may help establish organs like the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and brain, a phenomenon known as microchimerism.”

“Consuming alcohol may be more detrimental to those with an APOE4 allele as they are less able to repair the damage inflicted on the brain. In addition, eating refined carbohydrates and added sugars contributes to the inflammatory molecules that can cross the blood-brain barrier.”

“High blood pressure is like a gateway disease: Even slight blood pressure elevations can damage your heart and increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. However, high blood pressure also harms tiny blood vessels in your brain, increasing your risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.”