As the occurrence of Alzheimer's Disease has increased over the past few decades, so has research on prevention and treatment of this tragic, mind-altering condition. In recent years, scientists have discovered a clear link between sleep and the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Today, we dive into the current event to date showing why the best protection for your brain is a good night's sleep. 

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• Sleep Fragmentation and the Risk of Incident Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline in Older Persons
• Sleep Disorders & Dementia
• Cognitive Effects of Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
• Deep sleep may help clear the brain of Alzheimer's-related toxins
• Reduced coupling between cerebrospinal fluid flow and global brain activity is linked to Alzheimer disease–related pathology
• Sleep Disturbance Forecasts β-Amyloid Accumulation across Subsequent Years
• Role of sleep-related brain activity in clearing toxic proteins and preventing Alzheimer's disease
• Sleep Drives Metabolite Clearance from the Adult Brain
• Amyloid-β and tau: the trigger and bullet in Alzheimer disease pathogenesis
• The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative: A review of papers published since its inception
• Imaging the evolution and pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease

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Summer is in full swing,  the world is reopening, and travel is back on the agenda for a lot of people! That means trying to manage food, exercise, and sleep while on the road. Travel normally means health goals are off the rails until we get back into our normal routine, but today we share a few of our personal "hacks" to enjoy a vacation without completely unhinging from our health goals.  

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We're back again with another controversial nutrition topic: GMO Foods. GMO stands for "Genetically Modified Organism" and much of our food today has been genetically modified (for many reasons). This has sparked a lot of debate in farming and health communities regarding their safety. In this episode, we answer all your questions on GMOs:

• How are GMOs used in food production?
• Are GMO foods safe to consume?
• What about herbicides like glyphosate (i.e. Roundup)?
• Is organic food any better? 

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Resources

• Chris Kresser: Harmful Effects of Glyphosate
• What are GMOs?
• Why do we use GMOs?
• Science and History of GMOs and Other Food Modification Processes
• Carcinogenicity of tetrachlorvinphos, parathion, malathion, diazinon, and glyphosate
• DeWayne Johnson vs. Monsanto
• The influence of glyphosate on the microbiota and production of botulinum neurotoxin during ruminal fermentation
• The effect of glyphosate on potential pathogens and beneficial members of poultry microbiota in vitro
• Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance
• GMO Foods in the U.S.
• Glyphosate Food Testing Report 2016
• USDA Organic Standards

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Grass-fed beef has generally been praised as being nutritionally superior to conventionally-raised, grain-fed beef.  Advocates of grass-fed beef claim that it has a better nutrient profile, particularly, a better fatty-acid profile (Omega-3 vs. Omega-6).

In this episode, we dive into a recent study that examined the nutritional components of grass-fed beef to see if it actually lives up to the hype. 

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• A Nutritional Survey of Commercially Available Grass-Finished Beef
• FoodData Central: Beef Products

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You may have recently seen advertisements for a product called "Delta 8" at your local supplement shop or nearby gas station. This is a new version of THC that produces a similar "high" as regular THC, but due to some specific wording in a recent bill, it has been made Federally legal. 

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about this psycho-active substance that is growing in popularity. 

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Resources

• 2018 Farm Bill (passed in December 2018) 
• Delta 8 State Regulations

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In an over-saturated supplement market, where every product claims to "take your workout to the next level", it can be difficult to distinguish the snake oil from the magic potions. Today, we dive into the evidence for one of the more timeless pre-workout supplements, Beta Alanine.

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• International society of sports nutrition position stand: Beta-Alanine 
• Effects of β-alanine supplementation on exercise performance: a meta-analysis
• beta-Alanine supplementation augments muscle carnosine content and attenuates fatigue during repeated isokinetic contraction bouts in trained sprinters 
• Effects of β-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial 

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Today we are joined by Alex Ellis, an expert in mobility training, body-weight strength and stretch programs. She helps people reduce injuries and get stronger through flexibility and mobility!

She is the host of The Body Nerd Show, which you can find wherever you listen to podcasts. All the episodes are short, easy to understand, and most of all, filled with solid ways to improve your physical wellness.

Learn more at aewellness.com
Check out her YouTube Channel: aewellness
Follow her on Instagram @hollaformala

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• RAD Therapy Balls (use code: BodyNerd for 15% off!) 
• Tune Up Fitness mobility tools
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We're switching things up this week! We have a LOT to talk about....a trip to vegas, the opioid crisis, the vaccine, and welcoming a new member to the Rat pack!

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Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body and represents about one-third of all protein in the body. There are over one dozen types of collagen, but type 1, 2, and 3 are the types you'll see in the store in supplement form. For years, collagen supplements have been used for bone and joint support, as well as skin health. But does it live up to the hype? 

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• A Collagen Supplement Improves Skin Hydration, Elasticity, Roughness, and Density: Results of a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Blind Study
• The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo‐controlled clinical trials 
• The Effect of Collagen Supplementation from Pork Skin on Serum Collagen, Serum Sex Steroid Hormone, Serum Lipid and Skin Crack in Korean Middle-aged Women
• Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides reduces skin wrinkles and increases dermal matrix synthesis
• Enhancing Skin Health: By Oral Administration of Natural Compounds and Minerals with Implications to the Dermal Microbiome 
• A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, clinical study on the effectiveness of collagen peptide on osteoarthritis
• 24-Week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain
• Daily oral consumption of hydrolyzed type 1 collagen is chondroprotective and anti-inflammatory in murine posttraumatic osteoarthritis 
• Collagen hydrolysate for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other joint disorders: a review of the literature 

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As a follow-up to our 3 part series on "addictions", we wanted to provide constructive ways to manage stress. Stress is a normal part of life; there is no way to completely avoid the stressors we face daily. However, what we can control is how we respond to that stress. In this episode, we share our 9 favorite ways to naturally manage stress:

1. Sleep
2. Supplements
3. Exercise
4. Breathwork
5. Mindset
6. Nature
7. Laughter
8. Saying "no"
9. Relationships

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• A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults
• An investigation into the stress-relieving actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
• Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial
• Multicenter, open-label, exploratory clinical trial with Rhodiola rosea extract
• Stress management and the role of Rhodiola rosea: a review
• The Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. Extract on Anxiety, Stress, Cognition and Other Mood Symptoms
• Rhodiola rosea in Subjects with Prolonged or Chronic Fatigue Symptoms
• Herbal Medicine for Depression and Anxiety: A Systematic Review
• The Effect of Valeric on Anxiety Severity in Women Undergoing Hysterosalpingography
• Kavain, the Major Constituent of the Anxiolytic Kava Extract, Potentiates GABAA Receptors
• The Role of Nature in Coping with Psycho-Physiological Stress: A Literature Review on Restorativeness
• Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College-Aged Students, and How to Measure It: A Scoping Review

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