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In the comments on this website, I’ve seen a lot of discussion questioning how effective adopting a Grain Brain lifestyle can be for brain diseases that are expressed genetically. Certainly, some illnesses a…

I was lucky enough to chat with Alan Taylor, the award-winning host of Popular Science Radio earlier today about some of the science I’ve been promoting in Grain Brain. The segment airs tomorrow, and you can…

It may not be that hard for you to believe, but the quality of your sleep matters for more than just how tired you will or won’t be when you wake up. Drugs aren’t the answer, because they’ll just put you to …

We’re just one week away from that most food-centric of American holidays, Thanksgiving. Myself, I’m very much looking forward to carving a big turkey with my family and feasting on some brain-healthy sides,…

Since the release of Grain Brain a few months ago, I’ve seen a number of question come in about whether or not certain foods are permissible on the Grain Brain diet, below is a list of some of those most com…

Over the past few months, I’ve produced several articles for the blog MindBodyGreen, a fantastic resource for anyone interested in learning more about topics and information pertaining to wellness.  You can …

A brain-healthy, Alzheimer’s-fighting diet has properties that extend far beyond just decreasing your daily carb load. To truly provide your body with brain-boosting nutrients and vitamins that help stave of…

Over the past 15 years I have written several books including LifeGuide, BrainRecovery, The Better Brain Book, Raise a Smarter Child By Kindergarten, Power Up Your Brain, and now Grain Brain – The Surprising…

Cholesterol is vitally important for brain function. While your brain represents about 2-3% of your total body weight, 25% of the cholesterol in your body is found in your brain, where it plays important rol…

As I’m sure many of you have heard, the FDA has decided to ban trans fats in our foods. While many have scarcely commented on this laudable action, I think we should take a step back and look at the impli…