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Many athletes are on the lookout for ways to give themselves an extra little edge against their competitors that might help improve their performance. Now a recent study from Concordia published in the journal Physical Activity and Nutrition suggests that they may be able to find an all-natural boost in the common cranberry. The Concordia …
Eating fatty foods during stressful periods can impair the body’s recovery from the effects of stress, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition and Nutrients. The findings show that consuming foods that are high in fat before a mentally stressful episode can reduce brain oxygenation and cause poor vascular function in adults. …
According to a report published in the journal Scientific Reports, the brains of healthy adults recovered faster from a mild vascular challenge and performed better on complex tests among 14 out of 18 of those who consumed cocoa flavanols beforehand. This may be the first study to find a positive effect of eating foods rich …