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“Brain fog” is a term often used to describe a feeling of not being able to think as sharply as you’re used to, and it’s incredibly common (and frustrating!). ⁠⁠
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But here’s something most people don’t know: there are simple diet and lifestyle changes you can make to combat the symptoms you’re experiencing:
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Cut back on packaged and processed foods that are loaded with sugar. Instead, try adding foods like kale, spinach and berries that are high in antioxidants. ⁠⁠
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Eat enough protein and healthy fats. Be sure you’re eating complete proteins, which you can find in food sources like meat, dairy products, fish and eggs, with every meal. ⁠⁠
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Managing stress and getting a good night’s sleep are both crucial when combating brain fog and maintaining good, overall health. ⁠⁠
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The top 15 healthful foods: Pulses, vegetables, proteins, and more This article identifies the 15 most healthful foods based on recent research. The list includes nuts, berries, fish, and eggs, all of which a person can easily add to their diet.

I needed this reminder of the benefits of exercise and its importance.

I often hear patients say a good workout relieves excess stress. That’s because exercise reduces cortisol – the stress hormone. ⠀⁣
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Too much cortisol and you become insulin resistant and store belly fat. Too much cortisol also makes you crave sugar and carbs and seek comfort food.⠀⁣
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Let’s consider some of the other reasons why exercise is important: ⠀⁣
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BETTER INSULIN SENSITIVITY: Exercise makes your cells and muscles more sensitive to insulin so you don’t need as much. Less insulin means less belly fat.⠀⁣
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LESS STRESS: I often hear patients say a good workout relieves excess stress. That’s because exercise reduces cortisol – the stress hormone. Too much cortisol and you become insulin resistant and store belly fat. Too much cortisol also makes you crave sugar and carbs and seek comfort food.⠀⁣
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BETTER BRAIN HEALTH: Your brain on exercise performs so much better. Exercise improves memory, learning, and concentration. Vigorous exercise is a better antidepressant than Prozac. Exercise creates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDMF), which is basically miracle grow for your brain. When you exercise, your brain becomes more elastic. Exercise also helps to improve your mood, boost your energy, and reduce overall stress in your body and mind.⠀⁣
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REDUCED RISK FOR CHRONIC DISEASE: Exercise does this through several mechanisms. It protects your heart and reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke. It reduces inflammation (the cause of almost every disease of aging). And it balances hormones, therefore reducing breast and other common cancers.⠀⁣
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ENHANCED DETOXIFICATION: Intense exercise allows your body to release toxins through your skin. It boosts detoxification of environmental chemicals. Vigorous exercise will help you work up a sweat, but gentle exercise keeps your circulation going and flushes out all the toxic fluids that build up in your lymphatic system. ⠀⁣
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IMPROVED SEXUAL FUNCTION: Increased circulation and more energy are two of many reasons that consistent exercise can spark up your s*x life.⠀

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