Eat like this for a better brain & calmer outlook

Eat like this for a better brain & calmer outlook

New research found a certain way of eating may be one piece of the puzzle to great cognition at any age, with mood benefits as an added bonus:¹

• Researchers assessed four different dietary patterns in 3,181 adults.
  • Mono-diet: A relatively limited variety of foods
  • Vegetarian diet: A pattern centered primarily around plant foods
  • High-protein diet: Greater emphasis on protein-rich foods
  • Diversified diet: A broader variety of foods
• Results showed that those who ate a diversified diet had the lowest levels of anxiety and the highest levels of cognitive function compared with the other dietary groups.

Read more of the full study breakdown on eating a diverse diet for better brain function and less anxiety, right here.

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Bodies are cool… muscle fibers explained

Your muscles are made of bundles of individual fibers, and which ones fire depends entirely on the task at hand. Slow-twitch fibers are the marathoners: packed with mitochondria, built for endurance, and they'll keep firing for a long time without tiring. Fast-twitch fibers are the sprinters, generating power quickly but burning out faster.²

At the microscopic level, movement itself comes down to two proteins, actin and myosin, sliding past each other like interlocking fingers pulling closer together; that's literally what a muscle contraction is. Most muscles are a mix of both fiber types, and the ratio is partly genetic, which is part of why some people are built for distance running and others for explosive power.

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That’s it for the long game—thanks for playing. Have a great weekend!