July 2021 | Evidently Healthy

What Are The Physiological Limits to Our Performance?

29 July, 202129 July, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 6 minutes Extraordinary athletic performances make me wonder what is the limit to what the human body can achieve? Will elite athletes continue to perform better and break records in perpetuity? And, what degree of progress can the rest of us, non-elite, hope to attain?

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Does Your Infant’s Microbiome Impact How Fearful They Are?

1 July, 20211 July, 2021 Simone C 0 Comments

Reading Time: 6 minutes Emerging research indicates that an infant’s microbiome may be linked to their psychological wellbeing- both at the tender young age and later in life. We break down what the results of a groundbreaking pilot study into the fear response mean.

Acetylcholine and Your Brain
27 January, 2022
Acetylcholine is a target for conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, and may have potential to improve or maintain brain function in healthy people. There is still some mystery surrounding this neurotransmitter though; read on for a summary of what we do know. …
The Simple, Often Overlooked Ways to Optimal Health
13 January, 2022
The holidays are over and a new year is upon us, which is perfect timing for some to renew their efforts to improve health. More often than not, attending to lifestyle basics can provide more substantial health benefits than specific hacks or interventions. We outline four of these simple but powerful measures that could help you or someone you know make 2022 the healthiest year yet. …
Ginger: The Festive Spice Worth Looking At Twice
16 December, 2021
Ginger not only adds a warm, zesty kick to many dishes, but has many health-promoting properties. Note, this is not to encourage you to eat a gingerbread housing estate this Christmas. But modern science is providing support for several health claims. …
Eating For Performance: The Importance of Carb Timing
2 December, 2021
Carbohydrates are an important fuel source for the body and the brain, and the primary fuel used during endurance exercise. Besides type and total amount eaten, the timing of intake has a significant impact on the active btoo. Here we explore what happens when you do, and do not, provide your body with carbs before and after exercise. …
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide and The Search For Anti-Agers
18 November, 2021
Nicotinamide mononucleotide has purported anti-ageing benefits, by reversing the natural drop in NAD+ levels with age. But there is less research exploring its use than there is for nicotinamide riboside supplements, for example. We give you the low-down on what is known to date. …