Podcast Episode #50: Proven Methods to Keep Your Brain From Aging and Instantly Make You Smarter

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Can you believe that this is the fiftieth episode? And it's jam-packed with tips on how to get smarter! In this July 9 free audio episode,you'll learn...

-How to trick your brain into instantly getting smarter...

-The top 10 questions that I receive about fat loss, nutrition and human performance...

-Information about something called "The HCG Diet" and how it pertains to fat loss...

"-Shocking" the body off a weight loss plateau...

-A magnesium deficiency and heart attacks update...

-The answers to listener Q&A's on caffeine, ideal blood sugar levels before and during exercise, weightlifting for triathletes, liquid vegetables...

-And much more!

Featured Topic:

The featured topic is an interview with Dr. Arlene Taylor, recognized as one of the world's leading "brain experts". During this interview, Dr. Taylor reveals the secrets of age-proofing your brain, organizing for your brain type, and actually making yourself smarter! You'll learn why not exercising by highways, choosing a different path to drive to work, and even hanging your home's pictures upside down can all make you smarter! During our interview, she includes intriguing information on:

-The technique of "brain breathing"...

-Specific exercises that will stretch your brain...

-Exactly what to avoid if you don't want to "damage" your mental capacities...

-The unique relationship between something called "L-Theanine" and nerve growth factor...

-Why a healthy brain is different than a healthy body...

-How to keep your brain from degrading as you age...

-Eating to support the brain...

-And even the single secret "brain-boosting" supplement that the world's leading brain expert takes on a daily basis (click here to get your hands on some!)

If you enjoy this interview with Dr. Taylor, you'll also want to check out her books, which are full of even more practical information. The one I mention during the interview is called "Brain Waves". You can click here for a list of all Arlene Taylor's books that are currently available on Amazon, including "Age-Proofing Your Brain" and "Organizing for Your Brain Type". Learn proven methods to keep your brain from aging and make you smarter!

Research Review:

The brand new Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research has hit the shelves, and in this podcast, Ben talks about the practical information gleaned from studies that investigate:

-Breathing frequency and inspiratory muscle fatigue during freestyle swimming...

-Plyometric exercise and muscle fatigue...

-What happens to power:weight ratio when cyclists combine weight loss with hard training...

-Effect of sugar-free Red Bull on run time to exhaustion...

-The effect of carbohydrate ingestion during 60-90 minutes of exercise...

Listener Q&A:

-Listener Andrew asks: "I was hoping you could clear up some confusion I have about caf