Lisa Bain

1 month ago | preventionaus.com.au | Lisa Bain

Think of eating healthy food as plugging in the fastest, most efficient charger to power up your brain. Or as high-octane fuel that keeps your mental engine running smoothly. Whatever metaphor you choose, science is clear—what you eat fuels your brain, keeping it sharp and clear both now and in the long run. Why the gut is keySo how exactly does food fuel a healthy brain?

1 month ago | preventionaus.com.au | Lisa Bain

There are many normal, non-scary reasons why we forget things—whether it’s the name of that dog-walking neighbour, a friend’s birthday or where we parked the car. Sometimes we’re moving too fast, multitasking along the way. Other times, our lives are filled with too much stress and not enough sleep. Of course, there are also more serious, and understandably concerning, reasons behind forgetfulness—ones that often spark worry.

Oct 30, 2024 | preventionaus.com.au | Lisa Bain

What are some tools you can use to support your brain health? 1. Your calendarThis sounds basic, but it’s amazing how often we don’t use this powerful tool, which can help keep us committed to change. Putting something in your calendar—whether it’s a fitness class, a reminder to call a friend, or an appointment for a health check—can be just the thing to hold you accountable and not let your good intentions slip away. And both paper and digital calendars count. 2.

Oct 12, 2024 | prevention.com | Lisa Bain |Shannen Zitz

There are many effective weight loss exercises, but if you’re wondering how to lose weight without exercising, there are science-backed ways. After all, “exercise itself doesn’t change the scale as much as people think,” says Spencer Nadolsky, D.O., obesity and lipid specialist physician and medical director at WeightWatchers.

Oct 2, 2024 | preventionaus.com.au | Lisa Bain

We all have memory lapses and brain-foggy moments; that’s part of being human. We forget where we put down our phone, or we absentmindedly start to put the milk back in the cabinet instead of the fridge, or can’t remember the name of that actor who starred in that movie with that other actor who was in that TV series…. Even in those normal moments, though, we may pause and think: Should I be worried about this? When is a brain blip a warning sign of an actual problem?