Month: August 2023

How cold temperatures trigger the brain to boost appetite

Just like a sprinkling of frost on a winter morning makes you crave a hearty breakfast, cold temperatures can actually send signals to your brain that make you hungrier. In a revelation that could have positive implications for weight loss and metabolic health treatments, scientists have discovered that low temperatures activate certain brain cells, leading […]

Published on August 18, 2023

Ignore That New TikTok Trend: Eating Borax Is Dangerous

Despite what you see on TikTok, don’t consume the laundry powder borax to relieve pain and inflammation or boost bone health. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for […]

Published on August 17, 2023

Platelets: The Fountain of Youth for the Brain!

Imagine if platelets could give your brain the same boost as exercise! Well, researchers have found that a specific blood factor released by platelets called exerkine CXCL4/Platelet factor 4 rejuvenates neurons in aged mice in a similar way to working out. It’s like giving your brain a burst of refreshing energy! This protein, which is […]

Published on August 17, 2023