Better Brain by Dr. Julie

1 month ago | drjuliefratantoni.substack.com | Julie Fratantoni

Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. I know drinking water sounds so basic and boring but this is one of the easiest ways to help your brain. Dehydration can lead to poor concentration, anxiety, moodiness, memory problems, and slower reaction time. Proper hydration helps maintain healthy blood circulation. Blood flow is important because it brings oxygen and glucose to the brain - essential fuel for your neurons.

1 month ago | drjuliefratantoni.substack.com | Julie Fratantoni

I was listening to an interview with a brain surgeon who believes all human beings should learn to master this skill. I have to agree.

1 month ago | drjuliefratantoni.substack.com | Julie Fratantoni

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1 month ago | drjuliefratantoni.substack.com | Julie Fratantoni

Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -0:48Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. We are all well aware of the negative impact stress can have on our health. Sometimes I feel stressed about being stressed because I know how harmful it can be – not helpful, I know. But like most things in life, stress isn’t black and white. It’s more of a bell curve and there’s a sweet spot where stress is helpful for brain health. The technical term for this is hormesis.